
2023 Scholars
Meet the 2023 RCAF Foundation Scholarship recipients! These talented students are pursuing their passions, embodying innovation and excellence. Join us in celebrating their achievements and supporting the future of these vital industries.
Congratulations to these outstanding students!
Meet our recipients:
Air Canada RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Sophie Boudreau
Gatineau, QCPolytechnique Montréal
Aerospace Engineer

Alivia Chanyi
Tillsonburg, ONConestoga College
Pilot

Nabiha Tasnuv
Sackville, NBMount Allison University
Commercial Pilot

Viviana Verhaar
Beeton, ONWestern University
Commercial Pilot

Joelle Weir
Ajax, ONSheridan College
Chemical/Environmental Engineer
Chris Allan RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Joon Choi
Toronto, ONRoyal Military College of Canada
Fighter Pilot
BAPN RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Ethan McCalla
Etobicoke, ONUniversity of Waterloo
Airline Pilot
W/C William G. Barker, VC RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Declan McCloskey
Ottawa, ONCarleton University
Astronaut
J.P. Bickell RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Lucas Doucette
Cochrane, ONCanadore College
Pilot/Engineer
BMO RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Julianne Deva
Toronto, ONUniversity of Toronto - St. George
Aerospace/Astronautical Engineer

Guillaume Martineau
Montréal, QCPolytechnique Montréal
Space Engineer
Graham Burton RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Quinlan Kalheim
Vancouver, BCUniversity of British Columbia
Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer

Noah Letourneau
Calgary, ABUniversity of Victoria
Aerospace Engineer
Canada Company RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Craig Fairfull
Edmonton, ABMount Royal University
Pilot

Shawn Turcotte
Moose Jaw, SKUniversity of Regina
Medical Researcher for Aerospace
BGen Michael Dabros OMM, CD2 RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Joshua Ptack
Montréal, QCMcGill University
Aerospace Engineer
Hamilton International Airport RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Sky Bjel
Toronto, ONMcMaster University
Aerospace Engineer/Astronaut

Megan Chang
Mississauga, ONUniversity of Waterloo
Aerospace Mechatronics Engineer/Pilot

Brandon Hutcheson
Toronto, ONToronto Metropolitan University
RCAF Pilot

Shaldon Jennings
Cambridge, ONUniversity of Waterloo
Professional Pilot

Preksha Shah
North York, ONUniversity of Waterloo
Pilot
MLSE RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Rubaina Farin
Toronto, ONUniversity of Toronto
Biomedical Engineer

Noa Prosser
Thornhill, ONUniversity of Toronto
Aerospace Engineer
John (Jack) Franklin Riley RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Diana Urbanczyk
Burnaby, BCUniversity of British Columbia
Aerospace Engineer

Brandon Dreger
Winnipeg, MBUniversity of Manitoba
Pilot / Mechanical Engineer
Alfred and Barbara Smith RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Diba Alam
Markham, ONUniversity of Toronto
Aerospace Engineer

Roland Aldea
Victoria, BCUniversity of Victoria
Aerospace/Defence

Haley Bedford
Innisfail, ABUniversity of Calgary
Robotics and AI or software development in aerospace

Yi Qiao (Cindy) Chen
Toronto, ONUniversity of Toronto
Aerospace engineering professor/researcher

Rimoon Koryal
Calgary, ABUniversity of Calgary
Mechanical Engineer / Aerospace Engineer

Chris Ng
Richmond, BCLangara College
Physicist

Melanie Phillips
Calgary, ABQueen's University
Aerospace Engineer

Nehsy Poinen
Milton, ONCarleton University
Astronaut

Gleb Sharikov
Victoria, BCUniversity of Victoria
Mechanical Engineer

Julian Tan
Calgary, ABUniversity of Calgary
Aerospace/Aviation
Spirits of CRGS RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Madeline Baldasaro
Port Perry, ONQueen's University
Aerospace Engineer
Winnipeg Jets RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Armaandeep Dhanoa
Winnipeg, MBUniversity of Toronto
Aerospace Engineer

Kelechi Benjamin Ihebuzor
Winnipeg, MBRed River College
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
John Wright RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Sophia Hersey
London, ONRoyal Military College of Canada
Aerospace Engineering Officer
RCAF Foundation Scholarship

Juan Alvarez Ramirez
Calgary, ABUniversity of Calgary
Mechanical Engineering

Kyle Cheung
Vancouver, BCUniversity of British Columbia
Medical Aviation

Oihan Cordelier
Verdun, QCÉcole Polytechnique de Montréal
Mechanical Engineer

Matthew Isshac
Hubley, NSDalhousie University
Aeronautical Engineer

Farhan Jarif
Toronto, ONUniversity of Waterloo
Mechatronics Engineering/Aerospace Engineering

Veerhakeekat Kaur
Toronto, ONToronto Metropolitan University
Aerospace Researcher

Sarah Keats
Edmonton, ABUniversity of Alberta
Aerospace Engineer

Adam Van Bostelen
St. Albert, ABPrairie College
Commercial Pilot

Lucas Spak-Walsworth
Victoria, BCUniversity of Victoria
Aerospace engineering / Aerodynamicist

Mason Wastell
Toronto, ONGeorge Brown College
Air Weapons Systems Technician

Alex Zeng
Edmonton, ABUniversity of Alberta
Computer Engineer
Meet our recipients of the inaugural VIA Rail RCAF Foundation Awards:
VIA Rail RCAF Foundation Award

Olivia Chamberland
Moncton, NBCarleton University
Aerospace Engineer

David Ézéckyel Dupont
Montréal, QCÉcole Nationale d’Aérotechnique
Field Technician

Ryan Evans
Red Deer, ABUniversity of Calgary
Commercial Pilot

Andrew Keleny
Île-Perrot, QCConcordia University
Aerospace Engineer

Jackson Masterson
Anola, MBUniversity of Manitoba
Aeronautical Engineer

Aleksander (Alek) Pach
Crediton, ONRoyal Military College of Canada
Structural Aerospace Component Engineering and Testing

Vanik Park
Pitt Meadows, BCUniversity of Toronto or University of British Columbia
Aerospace Engineer

Azan Chad Phillips
Kitchener, ONSault College
Pilot

Jerico Sadia
Saskatoon, SKUniversity of Saskatchewan
Flight Nursing

Rory Sinden
Shawnigan Lake, BCUniversity of Waterloo
Commercial Pilot
2023 SELECTION JURY
The recipients are chosen through a competitive application and selection process. The time and thoughtful review put forth by these jurors reflects their dedication to aviation and aerospace and commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders.
Meet our 2023 jury
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