Category Archives: Post-Secondary Scholarships

Air Cadet League Post Secondary Scholarships

Air Cadet League of Canada

Ontario Provincial Committee

Honours & Awards

 09 February 2017

Directors, Sponsoring Committee Chairs, and Commanding Officers,

The League’s National Office has reminded us the deadline to apply for three post-secondary scholarships is approaching on April 1, 2017.

The Air Cadet League of Canada is pleased to offer three post-secondary education scholarship awards to Royal Canadian Air Cadets. They are the Young Citizen Foundation Scholarship, the Birchall Scholarship and the Dale Scholarship.

These are entrance scholarships which will be granted to a deserving cadet entering any community college, cegep or university in Canada for post-secondary studies. This scholarship has no restrictions as to the field of study.

 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.

Applicants are required to complete the ACC64 application form online, and submit it in digital form (PDF), along with supporting documentation to the Air Cadet League of Canada, at: leaguehq@aircadetleague.com. The email should be titled beginning with your name and National Education Scholarships such as: Fred Jones National Education Scholarships.

Information on the scholarships and the application forms may be found on the League’s National website (http://aircadetleague.com/for-cadets-squadrons/awards/scholarships/), however, the ACC64 form is embedded below for your convenience.  

ACC64_Rev_Dec_2016

David

David S. Brown

Program Development Officer

Air Cadet League of Canada

Ontario Provincial Committee

david.brown@aircadetleague.on.ca

Office: 905-477-4411 ext 224

Toll Free: 1-800-513-0952

Aerospace Studies Post-Secondary Scholarships

OAC announces Three Scholarships for Aerospace Studies

The Ontario Aerospace Council is pleased to be able to offer three scholarships for the 2016-2017 Academic Year 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.

 Who Can Apply?

OAC Scholarships (2 available – open to all)

  • 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 2016-2017 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 2016-2017 Academic Year

What is Required for the 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, coaches, employer, volunteer leader, etc.)
  • Academic report issued by applicant’s current educational institution for the 2015-2016 Academic Year (most current)
  • Academic achievement of 70% or greater in current year studies

 Application Submission (applicable for all)

  • Applications may be submitted electronically to the OAC at leigh.kras@theOAC.ca
  • Applications may be submitted by regular mail to:

OAC Scholarship Application

Ontario Aerospace Council

2238 Woodfield Road

Oakville, ON  L6H 6Y6

  • Applications must be received no later than Monday May 16, 2016
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered

 The OAC Scholarship Review Committee will review applications and successful candidates will be advised by May 29, 2016.  Scholarships will be presented at OAC’s Golf Tournament on June 14, 2016.

Funds for this initiative are generated from the annual OAC Golf Tournament.  We thank all golf tournament sponsors and participants for your generous support, enabling OAC to provide three scholarships this year to the next generation of our aerospace workforce.