Announcing the 2025 BWPA Aviation Insider Scholarship Winners
Aviation Insider is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 BWPA Aviation Insider Airline Interview Preparation Scholarships, delivered in partnership with the British Women Pilots’ Association (BWPA).
This scholarship initiative forms part of BWPA’s 2025 programme and is designed to support aspiring female pilots as they prepare for airline recruitment, assessment days, and professional flight deck careers. Following a highly competitive application process, five candidates were selected based on the quality of their applications, commitment to aviation, and demonstrated potential within the industry.
The 2025 Scholarship Winners
We are delighted to congratulate the following recipients:
- Jessica Brailey
- Steph Smith
- Alison Field
- Alix Bushnell
- Sofia Cass
Each recipient will receive a fully funded place on Aviation Insider’s Airline Interview Preparation Course, with dates arranged in coordination with the BWPA.
About the Scholarship
The Aviation Insider Airline Interview Preparation Course is designed to provide practical, airline-focused preparation for candidates approaching selection and assessment stages. The course covers:
- Airline interview structure and expectations
- Competency-based and technical questioning
- Group exercises and CRM assessment
- Professional behaviours and communication
- Understanding airline assessment day formats
The aim is to give candidates realistic insight into airline recruitment processes and the tools needed to present themselves confidently and professionally.
Supporting Women in Aviation
Partnering with the British Women Pilots’ Association is a natural alignment for Aviation Insider. The BWPA has a long-standing history of supporting, mentoring, and advocating for women across all areas of aviation. Through this scholarship, Aviation Insider is proud to contribute to improving accessibility, representation, and confidence for women progressing toward commercial pilot careers.
Looking Ahead
In addition to the interview preparation course places, Aviation Insider will also be hosting a free one-hour airline interview preparation webinar exclusively for BWPA members later in 2025, continuing the collaboration beyond the scholarship programme. We would like to thank the BWPA scholarship panel for their work reviewing applications, and congratulate all applicants for the standard and depth of submissions received. To the five winners, congratulations on your achievement. We look forward to supporting you as you take the next steps toward the flight deck.
