Air Cadet League of Canada Scholarships
Air Cadet League of Canada Scholarship Page
99’s CANADIAN AWARD IN AVIATION
In 1974, the Canadian Ninety-Nines established the award to promote aviation throughout Canada. Since 1994, the Board of Trustees has also provided the Air Cadet League of Canada with funds for the Pilot Training Achievement Awards program, to assist female cadets to further their flight training. These awards are given by the 99s Canadian Award in Aviation and the families of former trustees Isabel Peppler and Beryl Scudellari.
426 THUNDERBIRDS SQUADRON ASSOCIATION AWARD
The Association is made up of retired and serving members of 426 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian Forces. The unit was formed in the dark days of World War II and has a proud history of service. 426 Squadron currently operates as a training establishment offering a vast array of courses in all levels of military aviation at 8 Wing, Trenton.
AIR CADET LEAGUE AWARD
Our mission is to promote and encourage the nation’s youth to develop and maintain an interest in aviation, leadership and citizenship, in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces and other organizations.
AIR TRAFFIC SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATION AWARD
This Union Local represents approximately 640 Flight Service Specialists who work at 53 Airport Advisory Stations, 5 Flight Information Centres, one International Flight Service Station and various regional and national head offices throughout Canada.
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF CANADA AWARD
AIRLINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA AWARD
BC EX-AIR FORCE POW AWARD
BOMBER HARRIS AWARD
CAE LIMITED AWARD
CAE is a high-technology company, bringing the digital and physical worlds closer together to create a safer world. CAE supports the Air Cadet League of Canada for its participation to promote and encourage young people to develop interest toward the aviation and aerospace industry.
CANADIAN FIGHTER PILOTS AWARD
The majority of the membership of the Canadian Fighter Pilots Association were fighter pilots with wartime service, but post-war pilots were also welcome. The association consisted of three wings: Western, Central and Eastern. It joined the National Council of Veteran Associations in Canada (NCVA) in 1990.
CAPT JIM GOODHAND AWARD
This scholarship is in memory of Captain Jim Goodhand, who had his pilots license before his driver’s license, indicating his love of flying. He started as a Cadet and enjoyed a long career as a commercial pilot and aviation instructor.
CASARA FOUNDATION AWARD
The CASARA Foundation was established in 2004 to support continuation training of members of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association and of other worthy individuals and organizations. Historically the CASARA Foundation has supported the Air Cadet League of Canada as the League is renowned for its ability to foster leaders and launch aviation careers.
COLLINS AEROSPACE AWARD
DODO BIRD CLUB AWARD
Founded in 1975, the Dodo Bird Club of Ex-RCAF Flight Sergeants honoured and perpetuated the distinctive role of Flight Sergeants in promoting efficiency and camaraderie throughout the RCAF during its distinguished history. It joined the National Council of Veteran Associations in Canada (NCVA) in 1997.
ERB & VIRGINIA MITCHELL AWARD
GARBUTT FAMILY – In Service to Others Award
KOBE AWARD
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION AWARD
As part of the RCAF Association’s efforts to introduce young Canadians to an aerospace career – civil or military – the RCAF Association has invested considerably in a scholarships/bursary programme that after many decades today provides up to five $2,500 awards annually, in cooperation with other like-minded organizations like the Sabre Pilots’ Association of the Air Division Squadrons (SPAADS). This cooperation and collaboration is also part of the RCAF Association’s mission to promote Canada’s rich air force history, of which the SPAADS chapter remains one of the most inspiring, of all the RCAF experiences and capabilities since the Second World War.
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION (SPAADS) AWARD
As part of the RCAF Association’s efforts to introduce young Canadians to an aerospace career – civil or military – the RCAF Association has invested considerably in a scholarships/bursary programme that after many decades today provides up to five $2,500 awards annually, in cooperation with other like-minded organizations like the Sabre Pilots’ Association of the Air Division Squadrons (SPAADS). This cooperation and collaboration is also part of the RCAF Association’s mission to promote Canada’s rich air force history, of which the SPAADS chapter remains one of the most inspiring, of all the RCAF experiences and capabilities since the Second World War.
99’s CANADIAN AWARD IN AVIATION
In 1974, the Canadian Ninety-Nines established the award to promote aviation throughout Canada. Since 1994, the Board of Trustees has also provided the Air Cadet League of Canada with funds for the Pilot Training Achievement Awards program, to assist female cadets to further their flight training. These awards are given by the 99s Canadian Award in Aviation and the families of former trustees Isabel Peppler and Beryl Scudellari.
426 THUNDERBIRDS SQUADRON ASSOCIATION AWARD
The Association is made up of retired and serving members of 426 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian Forces. The unit was formed in the dark days of World War II and has a proud history of service. 426 Squadron currently operates as a training establishment offering a vast array of courses in all levels of military aviation at 8 Wing, Trenton.
AIR CADET LEAGUE AWARD
Our mission is to promote and encourage the nation’s youth to develop and maintain an interest in aviation, leadership and citizenship, in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces and other organizations.
AIR TRAFFIC SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATION AWARD
This Union Local represents approximately 640 Flight Service Specialists who work at 53 Airport Advisory Stations, 5 Flight Information Centres, one International Flight Service Station and various regional and national head offices throughout Canada.
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF CANADA AWARD
AIRLINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA AWARD
BC EX-AIR FORCE POW AWARD
BOMBER HARRIS AWARD
CAE LIMITED AWARD
CAE is a high-technology company, bringing the digital and physical worlds closer together to create a safer world. CAE supports the Air Cadet League of Canada for its participation to promote and encourage young people to develop interest toward the aviation and aerospace industry.
CANADIAN FIGHTER PILOTS AWARD
The majority of the membership of the Canadian Fighter Pilots Association were fighter pilots with wartime service, but post-war pilots were also welcome. The association consisted of three wings: Western, Central and Eastern. It joined the National Council of Veteran Associations in Canada (NCVA) in 1990.
CAPT JIM GOODHAND AWARD
This scholarship is in memory of Captain Jim Goodhand, who had his pilots license before his driver’s license, indicating his love of flying. He started as a Cadet and enjoyed a long career as a commercial pilot and aviation instructor.
CASARA FOUNDATION AWARD
The CASARA Foundation was established in 2004 to support continuation training of members of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association and of other worthy individuals and organizations. Historically the CASARA Foundation has supported the Air Cadet League of Canada as the League is renowned for its ability to foster leaders and launch aviation careers.
COLLINS AEROSPACE AWARD
DODO BIRD CLUB AWARD
Founded in 1975, the Dodo Bird Club of Ex-RCAF Flight Sergeants honoured and perpetuated the distinctive role of Flight Sergeants in promoting efficiency and camaraderie throughout the RCAF during its distinguished history. It joined the National Council of Veteran Associations in Canada (NCVA) in 1997.
ERB & VIRGINIA MITCHELL AWARD
GARBUTT FAMILY – In Service to Others Award
KOBE AWARD
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION AWARD
As part of the RCAF Association’s efforts to introduce young Canadians to an aerospace career – civil or military – the RCAF Association has invested considerably in a scholarships/bursary programme that after many decades today provides up to five $2,500 awards annually, in cooperation with other like-minded organizations like the Sabre Pilots’ Association of the Air Division Squadrons (SPAADS). This cooperation and collaboration is also part of the RCAF Association’s mission to promote Canada’s rich air force history, of which the SPAADS chapter remains one of the most inspiring, of all the RCAF experiences and capabilities since the Second World War.
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION (SPAADS) AWARD
As part of the RCAF Association’s efforts to introduce young Canadians to an aerospace career – civil or military – the RCAF Association has invested considerably in a scholarships/bursary programme that after many decades today provides up to five $2,500 awards annually, in cooperation with other like-minded organizations like the Sabre Pilots’ Association of the Air Division Squadrons (SPAADS). This cooperation and collaboration is also part of the RCAF Association’s mission to promote Canada’s rich air force history, of which the SPAADS chapter remains one of the most inspiring, of all the RCAF experiences and capabilities since the Second World War.
BC Floatplane Association
The Freedom to Fly Floats in BC Scholarship
https://www.bcfloatplaneassociation.com/Scholarships
The applicant must be a BC resident currently holding a valid Canadian Private Pilot License or higher. The winner of the BCFA scholarship must successfully complete the seaplane training in BC and their License endorsed within twelve (12) months of the time the scholarship was awarded. The applicant must demonstrate an interest in seaplanes, the outdoors, and community support activities. Funds will be paid directly to the flight school of choice. The recipient will be chosen on a basis of merit, career or float flying aspirations and dedication, as well as contributions to their community. One of the two recommendation letters must be from a pilot you have flown with. The BCFA Scholarship Guidelines references the additional requirements to be met.
Past Winners
https://www.bcfloatplaneassociation.com/Scholarships
The applicant must be a BC resident currently holding a valid Canadian Private Pilot License or higher. The winner of the BCFA scholarship must successfully complete the seaplane training in BC and their License endorsed within twelve (12) months of the time the scholarship was awarded. The applicant must demonstrate an interest in seaplanes, the outdoors, and community support activities. Funds will be paid directly to the flight school of choice. The recipient will be chosen on a basis of merit, career or float flying aspirations and dedication, as well as contributions to their community. One of the two recommendation letters must be from a pilot you have flown with. The BCFA Scholarship Guidelines references the additional requirements to be met.
Past Winners
BC Aviation Council
BC Aviation Scholarships
BC Aviation Council (BCAC) Scholarship Applications open annually on January 15th. Applications must be made using the online form and reach our office no later than midnight on April 30th.
BCAC members recognize the financial pressures faced by students pursuing studies in aviation and aerospace and are pleased to provide over $200,000 worth of scholarships and other support on an annual basis. With the critical shortage of human resources faced by our industry – even before the COVID pandemic – and the need to support industry-wide recovery efforts, a focus on scholarships is a key priority of the BCAC. Our members have really stepped up to the challenge. As a result, this is Canada’s largest aviation and aerospace scholarship program.
Students can apply for cash awards ranging from $1,750 to $54,000. However, these awards are about much more than just the cash. Winning any scholarship is a valuable addition to your resumé, especially because the BCAC Scholarship Committee consists of dedicated industry leaders and their review of applications is extremely thorough. Reference letters, transcripts and a complete application are particularly important to the Scholarship Committee. If you are missing anything, make sure you explain why in your covering letter. Explaining why you require financial assistance is also expected.
Applications are treated in the strictest of confidence but successful applications may be shared, respecting privacy, with the appropriate scholarship donor(s).
Basic criteria for all scholarships are listed below. Any additional of scholarship specific details are listed under the individual scholarships below.
You must fill out the online form (also below) and select the category(s) you are applying for. More than one category can be selected. If you are interested in a specific scholarship(s), mention that in your covering letter.
There are four general scholarship categories: Pilots, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs), Aviation and Aerospace Operations and Management, and General (Including Aerospace).
Successful applicants are contacted before the end of June, payment is made to the school the applicant is attending or to the individual by the end of August, and certificates are awarded at the Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration in November at the Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration held at Vancouver Convention Centre West. Successful scholarship applicants are strongly encouraged to join their aviation and aerospace colleagues at this enjoyable and important networking event as our guest. Check out the 2023 Scholarship Winners!
If you have any questions, please contact the BC Aviation Council at [email protected]
BC Aviation Council (BCAC) Scholarship Applications open annually on January 15th. Applications must be made using the online form and reach our office no later than midnight on April 30th.
BCAC members recognize the financial pressures faced by students pursuing studies in aviation and aerospace and are pleased to provide over $200,000 worth of scholarships and other support on an annual basis. With the critical shortage of human resources faced by our industry – even before the COVID pandemic – and the need to support industry-wide recovery efforts, a focus on scholarships is a key priority of the BCAC. Our members have really stepped up to the challenge. As a result, this is Canada’s largest aviation and aerospace scholarship program.
Students can apply for cash awards ranging from $1,750 to $54,000. However, these awards are about much more than just the cash. Winning any scholarship is a valuable addition to your resumé, especially because the BCAC Scholarship Committee consists of dedicated industry leaders and their review of applications is extremely thorough. Reference letters, transcripts and a complete application are particularly important to the Scholarship Committee. If you are missing anything, make sure you explain why in your covering letter. Explaining why you require financial assistance is also expected.
Applications are treated in the strictest of confidence but successful applications may be shared, respecting privacy, with the appropriate scholarship donor(s).
Basic criteria for all scholarships are listed below. Any additional of scholarship specific details are listed under the individual scholarships below.
You must fill out the online form (also below) and select the category(s) you are applying for. More than one category can be selected. If you are interested in a specific scholarship(s), mention that in your covering letter.
There are four general scholarship categories: Pilots, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs), Aviation and Aerospace Operations and Management, and General (Including Aerospace).
Successful applicants are contacted before the end of June, payment is made to the school the applicant is attending or to the individual by the end of August, and certificates are awarded at the Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration in November at the Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration held at Vancouver Convention Centre West. Successful scholarship applicants are strongly encouraged to join their aviation and aerospace colleagues at this enjoyable and important networking event as our guest. Check out the 2023 Scholarship Winners!
If you have any questions, please contact the BC Aviation Council at [email protected]
Support Our Troops Scholarship Program
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services Website - Support the Troops Scholarship Program
Eligible familioes of currently service Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Members and veterans may qualify to receive a Support Our Troops Scholarship for the school year. To Qualify, applicants must meet the following eligibility:
The following twenty-seven (27) scholarship grants are available to our community for full-time and part-time post-secondary education at an accredited academic institution.
Full Terms and Conditions and application form can be found at the CFMWS website.
Eligible familioes of currently service Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Members and veterans may qualify to receive a Support Our Troops Scholarship for the school year. To Qualify, applicants must meet the following eligibility:
- Be a dependent (includes spouse) of a currently serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and veteran;
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a degree, diploma or certificate at an accredited Canadian college or university.
The following twenty-seven (27) scholarship grants are available to our community for full-time and part-time post-secondary education at an accredited academic institution.
- 5 $10,000 scholarships available to full-time students in every province
- 2 x $10,000 scholarships available to full-time students in Alberta only.
- 3 x $5,000 scholarships available to full-time and part-time students in every province
- 6 x $2,000 scholarships available to full-time and part-time students in every province
- 10 x $1,000 scholarships available to full-time and part-time students in Manitoba Only.
- 3 x $1,000 scholarships available to full-time and part-time students in every province.
Full Terms and Conditions and application form can be found at the CFMWS website.