Is this route right for you?
Qatari national or applicant with a Qatari mother; above 17 and below 27 at application. School-score, English, medical and other scholarship conditions apply.
Source edition: 16 September 2026. This is a summary; the official source controls complete current eligibility, intake and terms.Entry requirements
Qatari national or applicant with a Qatari mother; above 17 and below 27 at application. School-score, English, medical and other scholarship conditions apply.
Training pathway
Cadet training followed by Second Officer training and the required airline checks.
Selection process
Document review, pre-selection tests, panel interview, medical and clearance stages.
Funding & commitment
The scholarship includes guarantor and repayment conditions. The published terms require five years of service after final line check and First Officer appointment.
Before signing, confirm living costs, extra training, resits, withdrawal and what happens if airline progression does not follow.
Turn research into preparation.
Prepare a document checklist before applying, then practise English and numerical reasoning. Read service and withdrawal terms with your guarantor.
- Verify eligibility and organise work-right, education, English and application evidence.
- Practise interview answers from real experience: your actions, results and learning.
- Identify gaps in technical understanding and communication, then practise with feedback.
This is independent learning guidance, not an airline-mandated course or official test content.
Questions about this route
Is this scholarship open to all nationalities?
This page covers the nationalisation scholarship only. Do not extend these terms to a separate resident or self-funded vacancy.
Can HKPAPA apply for me or guarantee selection?
HKPAPA provides independent preparation, not airline recruitment representation. Submit your formal application through the airline or its appointed school. Eligibility, acceptance, training and employment decisions remain with those organisations.
