We include information on on Scholarships and Bursaries we believe cadets may be interested in or qualify for on this page. Some of the awards on this page are issued through the Air Cadet League while others are through third parties. All information provided is a reference for interested cadets only.
The information regarding 2019 awards is available below. For more detailed information on any of these scholarships please refer to the appropriate listed websites.
The information regarding 2019 awards is available below. For more detailed information on any of these scholarships please refer to the appropriate listed websites.
Air Cadet League of Canada Scholarships
UPDATE March 23, 2020: Given the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic the deadline for submitting scholarship applications has been delayed until June 1, 2020. For several reasons related to the pandemic, the Young Citizens Foundation Scholarship is cancelling its Program for 2020. However there is also some good news - a new scholarship, the Legion National Foundation Post-Secondary Scholarship for Air Cadets, valued at $2,500 is available to all applicants this year. For further information refer to the document from the ACL below.
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For all cadets graduating from High School in 2020:
The Air Cadet League of Canada is pleased to offer nine post-secondary education scholarship awards to Royal Canadian Air Cadets. They are the the Young Citizen Foundation Scholarship, the Birchall Scholarship, the Dale Scholarship, the Alex Venebles Scholarship in Engineering, the Air Cadet League of Canada Foundation Scholarships and the Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism, and the Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism and Diversity.
In the process of evaluating the applications, for the academic component, the focus is on the following subjects: (a) Languages; (b) Mathematics; (c) Physical Sciences; and (d) Social Sciences. It is important that the most recent report card or transcript include these courses.
All of the details regarding these Scholarships are available on the Air Cadet League website at: http://aircadetleague.com/for-cadets-squadrons/awards/scholarships/aircadetleague.com/for-cadets-squadrons/awards/scholarships/
To apply for any of these Air Cadet League Scholarships cadets must complete the ACC64 and follow all instructions included in the application package which can be downloaded below.
NOTE: The application deadline for all of these scholarships is April 1, 2020. All required paperwork must be submitted to the Air Cadet League on or before that date - no exceptions.
The Air Cadet League of Canada is pleased to offer nine post-secondary education scholarship awards to Royal Canadian Air Cadets. They are the the Young Citizen Foundation Scholarship, the Birchall Scholarship, the Dale Scholarship, the Alex Venebles Scholarship in Engineering, the Air Cadet League of Canada Foundation Scholarships and the Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism, and the Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism and Diversity.
In the process of evaluating the applications, for the academic component, the focus is on the following subjects: (a) Languages; (b) Mathematics; (c) Physical Sciences; and (d) Social Sciences. It is important that the most recent report card or transcript include these courses.
All of the details regarding these Scholarships are available on the Air Cadet League website at: http://aircadetleague.com/for-cadets-squadrons/awards/scholarships/aircadetleague.com/for-cadets-squadrons/awards/scholarships/
To apply for any of these Air Cadet League Scholarships cadets must complete the ACC64 and follow all instructions included in the application package which can be downloaded below.
NOTE: The application deadline for all of these scholarships is April 1, 2020. All required paperwork must be submitted to the Air Cadet League on or before that date - no exceptions.
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Birchall Scholarship:
Air Commodore Leonard J. Birchall, CM, OBE, DFC, O.Ont, CD, LL.D, D.Sc.M, and Mrs. Kathleen Birchall, have been long-time generous supporters of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet movement across Canada, but especially of Air Cadets enrolled in squadrons of the “Birchall Wing” in the Eastern Ontario Area.
The amount of the award will be determined annually, and it will be dependent upon the earnings of the investment trust. Last year the award consisted of a $9,000 scholarship.
Dale Scholarship:
Robert Gordon Dale, DSO, DFC, CD, and Mrs. Mary Dale, have given exceptional service to Canada in times of both war and peace. This has been especially so in their support of Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Robert Dale served as the National President of the Air Cadet League of Canada in 1972-1973, and as the Honorary President of the Air Cadet League of Canada from 1983 to 2013.
The amount of the award will be determined annually, and it will be dependent upon the earnings of the investment trust. Last year the award consisted of a $5,000 scholarship.
Young Citizens Foundation Scholarship:
The fundamental purpose and goal of The Young Citizens Foundation is to assist young Canadians to grow and mature as committed, knowledgeable and contributing Canadian citizens. The Foundation will pursue this objective by assisting young Canadians to join or participate in qualified citizenship development programs as operated by nationally recognized organizations that provide life-learning experiences and opportunities for young persons which will significantly influence and benefit their development and education as caring Canadian citizens.
The Young Citizens Foundation recognizes the outstanding success achieved by the Air Cadet League in fostering the citizenship development of Young Canadians. As such, the Foundation wishes to support the League by providing a University/College entrance scholarship ( After High-School or Secondaire V only) award to a deserving Air Cadet. The award shall be known as “The Young Citizens Foundation Scholarship Award”. The Foundation’s goals are to promote the Air Cadet Program, to encourage young Canadians to join the Air Cadets and to enable worthy Cadets to pursue a post-secondary education so that they have the opportunity to become future leaders in our country. The award consists of a $5,000 scholarship.
Alex Venables Scholarship in Engineering:
Presented in recognition of Gerald Gilroy’s generous contribution made to the Air Cadet League of Canada, in trust, for the annual National Educational Scholarship that will be known as the “Alex Venables Scholarship in Engineering”. Students must be entering directly into a full time program of study in the field of engineering. The award consists of a $2,000 scholarship.
Air Cadet League of Canada Foundation Scholarships:
The purpose and goal of the Foundation of the Air Cadet League of Canada is to support, promote, and help with the administration of the youth development, educational activities and programs of the Air Cadet League of Canada and its provincial and territorial components and of its squadron sponsoring committees. The applicant must have completed high school and enrolled in a college or CEGEP technical program or in a vocational program of at least 6 months at a recognized educational institution or be deemed a full-time student even if studying part-time.
The awards consist of three $1,000 Scholarships.
Air Commodore Leonard J. Birchall, CM, OBE, DFC, O.Ont, CD, LL.D, D.Sc.M, and Mrs. Kathleen Birchall, have been long-time generous supporters of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet movement across Canada, but especially of Air Cadets enrolled in squadrons of the “Birchall Wing” in the Eastern Ontario Area.
The amount of the award will be determined annually, and it will be dependent upon the earnings of the investment trust. Last year the award consisted of a $9,000 scholarship.
Dale Scholarship:
Robert Gordon Dale, DSO, DFC, CD, and Mrs. Mary Dale, have given exceptional service to Canada in times of both war and peace. This has been especially so in their support of Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Robert Dale served as the National President of the Air Cadet League of Canada in 1972-1973, and as the Honorary President of the Air Cadet League of Canada from 1983 to 2013.
The amount of the award will be determined annually, and it will be dependent upon the earnings of the investment trust. Last year the award consisted of a $5,000 scholarship.
Young Citizens Foundation Scholarship:
The fundamental purpose and goal of The Young Citizens Foundation is to assist young Canadians to grow and mature as committed, knowledgeable and contributing Canadian citizens. The Foundation will pursue this objective by assisting young Canadians to join or participate in qualified citizenship development programs as operated by nationally recognized organizations that provide life-learning experiences and opportunities for young persons which will significantly influence and benefit their development and education as caring Canadian citizens.
The Young Citizens Foundation recognizes the outstanding success achieved by the Air Cadet League in fostering the citizenship development of Young Canadians. As such, the Foundation wishes to support the League by providing a University/College entrance scholarship ( After High-School or Secondaire V only) award to a deserving Air Cadet. The award shall be known as “The Young Citizens Foundation Scholarship Award”. The Foundation’s goals are to promote the Air Cadet Program, to encourage young Canadians to join the Air Cadets and to enable worthy Cadets to pursue a post-secondary education so that they have the opportunity to become future leaders in our country. The award consists of a $5,000 scholarship.
Alex Venables Scholarship in Engineering:
Presented in recognition of Gerald Gilroy’s generous contribution made to the Air Cadet League of Canada, in trust, for the annual National Educational Scholarship that will be known as the “Alex Venables Scholarship in Engineering”. Students must be entering directly into a full time program of study in the field of engineering. The award consists of a $2,000 scholarship.
Air Cadet League of Canada Foundation Scholarships:
The purpose and goal of the Foundation of the Air Cadet League of Canada is to support, promote, and help with the administration of the youth development, educational activities and programs of the Air Cadet League of Canada and its provincial and territorial components and of its squadron sponsoring committees. The applicant must have completed high school and enrolled in a college or CEGEP technical program or in a vocational program of at least 6 months at a recognized educational institution or be deemed a full-time student even if studying part-time.
The awards consist of three $1,000 Scholarships.
Jazz Scholarships:
The Jazz APP program is offered through affiliated schools.
All Cadets who have graduated from the Power program and meet the eligibility requirements can apply for the Jazz Aviation Pathways award for Professionalism. Any Cadet who has graduated from the Power program and identifies themselves in one of the categories of aboriginal, a person with disability, a visible minority, or female can apply for the Jazz Aviation Pathways award for Professionalism and diversity. The National Education Scholarship Committee will review all applications and may consider Cadets applying to the second award as candidates for the first award if warranted. Award recipients will meet with Jazz representatives during a visit to the Jazz training facility.
- The Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism. Awarded to a full-time student accepted and enrolled in a Jazz APP-affiliated aviation program for outstanding contributions to safety, leadership and professionalism. The Award consists of a $3,000 scholarship.
- The Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism and Diversity. Awarded to a full-time student accepted and enrolled in a Jazz APP affiliated aviation program who has self-identified as aboriginal, a person with a disability, a visible minority or female; for outstanding contributions to safety, leadership and professionalism. The Award consists of a $3,000 scholarship.
The Jazz APP program is offered through affiliated schools.
All Cadets who have graduated from the Power program and meet the eligibility requirements can apply for the Jazz Aviation Pathways award for Professionalism. Any Cadet who has graduated from the Power program and identifies themselves in one of the categories of aboriginal, a person with disability, a visible minority, or female can apply for the Jazz Aviation Pathways award for Professionalism and diversity. The National Education Scholarship Committee will review all applications and may consider Cadets applying to the second award as candidates for the first award if warranted. Award recipients will meet with Jazz representatives during a visit to the Jazz training facility.
Other Scholarships
Anderson Family Flight Training Scholarship
For all cadets aged 16 - 19 Years Old:
The BC Aviation Council scholarship which is likely of broadest interest to Cadets is the Anderson Family Flight Training Scholarship. This annual $5,000 scholarship is awarded each June to a young aspiring BC pilot, aged 16-19. Nominations must be submitted by April 30 each year. As with all of the BC Aviation Council Scholarships outlined below, additional details and application information can be found on the BC Aviation Council website at: https://www.bcaviationcouncil.org/scholarshipapp/.
For all cadets aged 16 - 19 Years Old:
The BC Aviation Council scholarship which is likely of broadest interest to Cadets is the Anderson Family Flight Training Scholarship. This annual $5,000 scholarship is awarded each June to a young aspiring BC pilot, aged 16-19. Nominations must be submitted by April 30 each year. As with all of the BC Aviation Council Scholarships outlined below, additional details and application information can be found on the BC Aviation Council website at: https://www.bcaviationcouncil.org/scholarshipapp/.
Vancouver Poppy Fund Bursary
Vancouver Poppy Fund Bursary
The Vancouver Poppy Fund provides annual bursaries to applicants with a proven financial need who have had a parent, grandparent or great grandparent involved in military service in the Canadian or British Commonwealth Forces. Information on the bursary as well as an application form can be downloaded below. Applications for this bursary are due by May 31 each year.
The Vancouver Poppy Fund provides annual bursaries to applicants with a proven financial need who have had a parent, grandparent or great grandparent involved in military service in the Canadian or British Commonwealth Forces. Information on the bursary as well as an application form can be downloaded below. Applications for this bursary are due by May 31 each year.
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Additional BC Aviation Council Scholarship Information
Additional Scholarships Offered by the BC Aviation Council
The BC Aviation Council offers a number of scholarships each year in addition to the Anderson Family Flight Training Scholarship outlined above. Applications for all of these scholarships must be submitted no later than May 31 (April 30 for the Anderson Family Flight Training Scholarship and the Harbour Air Advanced Float Plane Endorsement Scholarship) each year. Please review the following additional information regarding a number of these scholarship opportunities. Please see below for details from the BC Aviation Council on these scholarship opportunities.
DETAILS:
BC Aviation Council members recognize the financial pressures faced by students pursuing studies in aviation and aerospace, and the BCAC provides scholarships and awards for students on an annual basis. Students actively pursuing studies in the following fields can apply for cash awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000:
• commercial pilot
• aviation maintenance
• airport operations
• private pilot
• flight instructor
Details regarding each scholarship can be found on the BCAC Website located at https://www.bcaviationcouncil.org/scholarshipapp/. If you have any questions, contact the BCAC Administrator at [email protected] or 604-278-9330.
Scholarships offered by the BCAC:
PILOT
General Pilot Scholarship:
AVIATION MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (AME)
AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Results of each years submissions will be announced in September and awarded at the Silver Wings Awards event in October.
The BC Aviation Council offers a number of scholarships each year in addition to the Anderson Family Flight Training Scholarship outlined above. Applications for all of these scholarships must be submitted no later than May 31 (April 30 for the Anderson Family Flight Training Scholarship and the Harbour Air Advanced Float Plane Endorsement Scholarship) each year. Please review the following additional information regarding a number of these scholarship opportunities. Please see below for details from the BC Aviation Council on these scholarship opportunities.
DETAILS:
BC Aviation Council members recognize the financial pressures faced by students pursuing studies in aviation and aerospace, and the BCAC provides scholarships and awards for students on an annual basis. Students actively pursuing studies in the following fields can apply for cash awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000:
• commercial pilot
• aviation maintenance
• airport operations
• private pilot
• flight instructor
Details regarding each scholarship can be found on the BCAC Website located at https://www.bcaviationcouncil.org/scholarshipapp/. If you have any questions, contact the BCAC Administrator at [email protected] or 604-278-9330.
Scholarships offered by the BCAC:
PILOT
General Pilot Scholarship:
- Anderson Family Flight Training: $5,000
- Al Michaud Memorial Scholarship: $1,000
- Conair Group Commercial Aviation Training Scholarship: $3,000
- Michelle Ward Memorial Scholarship: $2,000
- Harbour Air Advanced Float Plane Endorsement Scholarship (NEW for 2017)
- Anne and Rudi Bauer Memorial Scholarship: $1,000
- Mary Swain Memorial Aviation Training Scholarship: $1,000
- BC Aviation Council Flight Instructor Training Scholarship: $1,000
AVIATION MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (AME)
- Barry & Jim Aviation Maintenance Graduate Scholarship : $3,000
- Helijet Helicopter AME (2019, 2020) and IFR (2021) Training Scholarship: $3,500
AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
- BCAC Airports Committee Airport Operations/Management Training Scholarship: $1,000
- William Templeton Airport Operations Management Training Scholarship : $1,000
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
- Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang, Ernie Alexander Memorial Scholarship: $2,000
- BC Aviation Council “Career” Training Scholarship: $1,000
Results of each years submissions will be announced in September and awarded at the Silver Wings Awards event in October.