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+====== Cadet Scholarship Scheme ======
+The Cadet Scholarship Scheme at the Scottish Gliding Centre, founded by Bob Jones, is generously supported by our members. This subsidy allows young people to learn to glide at a reduced cost, encouraging the development of the next generation of glider pilots and club members.
+We aim to encourage cadets to further their flying ability theough instructing, coaching and mentorship.
+We also aim to foster their skills and interests in other areas such as aerobatics, aircraft maintenence, airfield operations etc
+===== Capacity =====
+The Cadet Scholarship Scheme is currently capped at **10** cadets
+** <font inherit/inherit;;rgb(231, 76, 60);;inherit>We are currently fully subscribed as of 30th of September 2024 - pilots under 18 are still welcome to join the club as Junior Members and apply for the Cadet Scholarship Scheme if a space becomes available.</font> **
+===== Admission Requirements =====
+To be admitted to the cadet scheme you must:
+  * **Aready be a Junior member of the SGC or on a Learn to Glide Packge **
+  * **Be between the ages of 13 and 17**
+  * **Demonstrate a financial need or through volunteer**** effort at the club**
+===== Expectations =====
+Our young members represent the future of the club and are expected to:
+  - **Commitment -**  be keen to learn and further your flying ability, as well as coming to the airfield on a //**regular basis **//  (once every 2 weeks)
+  - **Volunteer**  - cadets are expected to help out on the airfield or with other airfield tasks
+  - **Full day attendance - **gliding is a full day activity and cadets will be expected to be at the airfield for briefing
+  - **Good Conduct - **cadets will be expected to maintain good conduct with fellow cadets and other members of the SGC
+If cadets fall short of these expectations, **then it is possible the cadet scholarship may be offered to another prospective cadet**  so it's important that cadets meet the above requirements to maintain their place on the scholarship scheme.
+Cadets should contact with the Cadet Director if they have a change in circumstances.
+===== Application Process =====
+Applications to the cadet scheme will open once every 3 months - communicated via cadetinstant - while there are free spaces to ensure we give new Junior members the opportunity to apply.
+  - {{:cadet_scholarship_application.docx|Application to the Cadet Director}}  - sent to cadets@scottishglidingcentre.com
+  - Informal Interview
+  - Decision
+If an application is unsucesful, the member will continue to be a Junior member and will still benefit from the subsidised annual membersip fee.