
ASG announced Ben Fitzpatrick, currently studying at SETU Carlow, as the winner of their 2025 Pilot Training Scholarship, awarded to an aspiring aviator.
Ben Fitzpatrick has a degree in Aircraft Systems and is undergoing PPL training with Waterford Aero Club while managing college coursework and a part-time job.
Ben achieved an impressive 518 Leaving Certificate points and maintained a GPA over 80pc during university.
Diarmuid O’Riordan, founder of ASG Aviation, shared: “This year’s selection process was genuinely our most competitive to date and could have been awarded to any one of hundreds of inspiring students, and we extend our sincere thanks to each of the outstanding applicants who applied. At ASG, we are incredibly proud to support Ben on this journey. Our scholarship exists to break down the barriers faced by talented individuals who have everything it takes to succeed in this demanding profession—and Ben embodies everything our scholarship stands for.”