The RCAF Foundation Student Scholarships are offered to Canada’s next generation of leaders, and explorers in science and space. Also designed to meet Canada’s rapidly growing demand for skilled people, the scholarships are intended to encourage Canadian youth 25 years of age or younger for studies in S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or flight that could lead to future careers in Aviation or Aerospace 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 career opportunities.

A total of 25 $1,000 scholarships were open to any Canadian youth 25 years of age or younger in post secondary education, including flight schools. We are very proud to share for the first time the 25 recipients of the RCAF Foundation Student Scholarship, selected from over 200 applications from across the country.

Due to a generous donation, the Foundation was also able to award an additional 200 scholarships, valued at $500 each, opening the door to the dreams of even more young Canadians.

Thank you to the generous contribution of Deborah Smith, who will support 10 annual scholarships, in memory of Alfred and Barbara Smith, both of whom served Canada during the Second World War.

Thank you to the Chris Allan Legacy Fund, which will support a 2022 scholarship recipient who best embodies the memory of Chris, one of Canada’s Top Guns and a Fighter Weapons Instructor in the RCAF.

Congratulations to these outstanding students! Meet our recipients: