2024
The RCAF Foundation Student Scholarship is offered to Canada’s next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders. These scholarships are designed to assist post-secondary students in S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) areas of study who are planning future careers in the fields of either Aviation or Aerospace.
Since 2021, we have given out over 150 scholarships and have awarded over $175,000 in scholarship money to students all across Canada.
We expect these student scholarships to help encourage more young people to consider careers in these fields as the demand for skilled people grows in both the private and defence sectors.
This RCAF Foundation Student Scholarship supports two of our Areas of Focus including engaging young Canadians and working with the aviation and aerospace industry to promote future careers opportunities.
Please note to be eligible you must be 25 or younger as of September 1, 2024 and currently enrolled or accepted into a program at an accredited Canadian university or college.
Over 60 RCAF Foundation Student Scholarships ($1,000 each) will be awarded. There will be one (1) Chris Allan RCAF Foundation Scholarship valued at ($2500).
The Chris Allan RCAF Foundation scholarship will be awarded to one student selected in partnership with the Chris Allan Legacy Fund. Chris Allan served his country at home and abroad as a Captain in the Royal Canadian Air Force, piloting the CF-18 Hornet, until he tragically lost his life at the young age of 31 while salmon fishing in British Columbia.
We especially encourage applications from students who are not well represented in the aviation or aerospace industries.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Please review the Rules and Regulations before submitting your application
FAQ
If I have already received a scholarship from the RCAF Foundation, am I able to reapply the following year?
You are ineligible for a scholarship if you received an RCAF Foundation scholarship in the year immediately prior. Ex. 2023 recipients are not eligible to apply in 2024, but any recipients from 2022-2021 are eligible.
Can I apply for a scholarship if I don’t have a Social Insurance Number?
No. We require that you provide us with a social insurance number at the time of application. Please note that you will be issued a T4A after you have received your scholarship.
What type of files should I upload?
For the essay / video, please use one of the following file types: PDF, DOC, DOCX, PAGES / MOV, MP4, WMV, AVI. Photos and proof of enrollment may be an image or pdf. All files, including video, must be smaller than 500MB. If you have any issues uploading your files please send a message to us at [email protected].
Will you notify me when my online application has been received?
You will receive an email confirming that the application has been submitted. The application will then be reviewed and you will be notified if we require any further information.
How and when will I be notified if I receive a scholarship?
Scholarships will be announced the week of June 17. You will receive an email from the RCAF Foundation with the status of your application. If you have not received an email, please check your spam folder.
I have another question that isn’t answered here.
Send us an email to [email protected] with any questions and we’ll get back to you within one business day.
Thanks to the scholarship, my financial burden had been slightly alleviated, which allowed me to focus more on my engineering studies. I was also honoured to receive validation for my career goals in aerospace.
Receiving the RCAF Foundation Scholarship made me feel supported, heard and seen. I felt even more motivated to continue to pursue my dreams of becoming a pilot. The Scholarship has provided me with more than just financial support, I have gained confidence as well.
Receiving this scholarship made me gain a lot of perspective on the future. Before applying, I had a vague idea of what I wanted to do in the future, but nothing concrete. However, in writing the application for this, I had to think of my position in a future world, and it made me realize exactly what I wanted to do. Winning the scholarship helped even more, because it showed me that what I want to do in the future is not crazy, and that I would have people rooting for me and supporting me.
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