The London City Airport University Prize Scheme (UPS), which aims to increase management potential within local boroughs, is now inviting applications from students for 2011. London City Airport is seeking young people who are planning to start university in September 2011 and are studying a subject relevant to the airport business, such as transport, tourism, business, geography or languages.
The Scheme provides financial assistance, management mentors and annual paid work placements to local students selected to join the scheme which is advertised annually. Since the programme started in 2004 the Airport has awarded 20 students from Newham, Tower Hamlets and Greenwich grants of more than £150,000 in total. In addition to a £2,000 annual grant and an Airport Management Mentor, students also benefit from paid work experience each year in departments around the Airport to gain a better understanding of the business and its operations.
Sean O’Shea a Newham resident Studying Politics & International Relations at the University of Exeter currently on the scheme said, “The University Prize Scheme has been a great introduction to the world of aviation and business. It has not only helped support me financially through my course at University but has also given me an extremely useful insight into the world of travel and business and helped me to decide which career I would like to pursue after graduation”.
For further information about the University Prize Scheme or to request an application pack please contact Rupal Patel, Community Relations Executive on (020) 7646 0041 or via email at rupal.patel@londoncityairport.com .
Applicants must live in the London Boroughs of Newham, Tower Hamlets or Greenwich and be in receipt of Education Maintenance Allowance. Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 31 May 2011.
