Scholarships

Post-Secondary Education Scholarships

Air Cadet League of Canada

The Air Cadet League of Canada (ACL) offers several post-secondary education scholarship awards to Royal Canadian Air Cadets.  The following scholarships are subject to change.  To be sure visit the ACL OPC web site. 

All cadets entering any post secondary schooling should consider applying for a Post-Secondary Scholarship  presented by the ACL. Complete a ACC64 Application Form on the ACL website www.aircadetleague.com under Library/ Documents & Forms/ Forms/ ACC64. Deadline for submission is posted with the form. Application Form can only be completed online. If you plan to apply, please ensure you have the correct email address for your CO and the CO has a proper email address for the SSC Chair.

Len and Kay Birchall Scholarship

Bob and Mary Dale Scholarship

The awards are open to students that are members of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets during the year of application, and they are awarded on the basis of Secondary School scholastic achievement, combined with outstanding performance as an Air Cadet.  The amount of the award will be determined annually, and it will be dependent upon the earnings of the investment trust.  Each applicant will be considered for both awards, but a recipient may receive only one award.

WO2 Alfred Wong Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to an Air Cadet who has shown commitment to the music program and/or is pursuing a post-secondary program with some focus on music. For more information visit the ACL OPC web site. More

York Region GRACE Lions Club Green Scholarship

 will be awarded to an Air Cadet who is in their last year of high school, has made a commitment to making a positive difference in their community and is interested in pursuing a post-secondary education in Environmental Studies or related area. The total scholarship value is $4000 and will be equally shared by four (4) recipients. More

Bruna and Enzo Canton Scholarship 

Awarded to an Ontario Air Cadet who meets the terms and conditions for scholarship and will be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution taking a certificate, diploma or degree in the field of aviation or aviation related field.  The value of the scholarship is $2000 and there will be up to five (5) scholarships available per year.  Scholarship criteria and the application will be available on the OPC website. Apply before June. 

RCAF Foundation

For students in flight schools or pursuing a career in aviation!  Sixty $1,000 scholarships are open to any Canadian youth 25 years of age or younger in post secondary education. These scholarships are to meet Canada’s rapidly growing demand for skilled people and to be leaders in Canada and the world,” said Jeremy Diamond, Founding CEO, RCAF Foundation.  Also, there will be one (1) Chris Allan RCAF Foundation Scholarship valued at ($2500). 

More information on the RCAF Foundation Student Scholarships is available here: https://rcaffoundation.ca/initiatives/student-scholarships/

Ontario Aerospace Council

The Ontario Aerospace Council offers three scholarships for students going into or currently enrolled in an aerospace studies program at a post-secondary institution (college or university) in Ontario. The value of each scholarship is $1,800.00 CAD.

OAC Scholarships 

(2 available)

• High school students in their final year who are entering an aerospace studies program at an accredited Ontario college or university

• Students currently enrolled in an aerospace studies program at an accredited Ontario college or university and continuing their studies in the current Academic Year

Women In Aerospace Canada Scholarship 

(1 available)

• Young women attending high school in their final year who are entering an aerospace studies program at an accredited Ontario college or university

• Women currently enrolled in an aerospace studies program at an accredited Ontario college or university and continuing their studies in the current Academic Year

What is Required for the OAC Application? (applicable for all)

• Essay (500 – 800 words) from applicant stating their interest in aerospace and career aspirations

• For first year students, a Letter of Acceptance into their chosen academic institution

• Two letters of reference from community members (teacher, professor, coach, employer, volunteer leader)

• Academic report issued by applicant’s current educational institution for the current Academic Year 

• Academic achievement of 70% or greater in current year studies

Application Submission (applicable for all)

• Applications may be submitted electronically to  leigh.kras at the OAC.ca

• Applications may be submitted by regular mail to:

OAC Scholarship Application

Ontario Aerospace Council

23-40 Grayrocks Avenue,

Hamilton ON L8W 3S1

• • Applications must be received no later than May 15

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered

For more information visit the ACL OPC web site.

General Dynamics Land Systems Canada

Proficiency Award 

(5 available) 

Scholarship from Thames Valley District School Board  / London District Catholic School Board for secondary school grads. $500 award to a recipient who is either supported by a family member in the Canadian Forces (reg. force or reserves) or is an active member of the Forces or Cadets.

For more information visit https://boardapps.tvdsb.ca/studentawards/details/gm.htm