SCHOLARSHIPS
Anderson Family Flight Training Scholarship
$5,000 goes to a member between the ages of 16 and 19 who must demonstrate commitment to finishing flight training. Must provide transcript of marks. Must be working toward fixed- or rotary-wing PPL. Must have completed a minimum of 10 hours of flight training. Must include a letter of recommendation from a PCTIA-accredited flight school. Must demonstrate need/ reasoning for financial assistance.
Al Michaud Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 goes to a member actively engaged in commercial pilot training. Must demonstrate commitment to continue with commercial pilot training to obtain a licence in fixed or rotary-wing aircraft.
Conair Group Commercial Aviation Training Scholarship
$3,000 goes to a member actively engaged in commercial pilot training. Must demonstrate commitment to continue with commercial pilot training to obtain a licence in fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft.
Michelle Ward Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 goes to a member actively engaged in commercial pilot training. Must demonstrate commitment to continue with commercial pilot training to obtain a licence in fixed or rotary-wing aircraft.
Harbour Air Advanced Float Plane Endorsement Scholarship
$30,000 goes to a member actively engaged in commercial pilot training. A minimum of 150 hours must be completed or the applicant must hold a commercial pilot licence (CPL). Must demonstrate commitment to pursuing a career as a commercial float plane pilot, show commitment to training, completing the program, and working as a pilot in the float industry.
Anne and Rudi Bauer Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 goes to a member actively engaged in private pilot training or who has received a PPL in the current year. Must demonstrate commitment towards commercial pilot training or involvement in an industry training organization such as aviation maintenance, airport operations, or airline operations.
Mary Swain Memorial Aviation Training Scholarship
The $1,000 scholarship is open only to female members and applicants must be currently registered at a B.C. or provincially-recognized university, college, training institution, or a PCTIA accredited or registered flight school. Must demonstrate commitment to complete training in her chosen aviation field.
B.C. Aviation Council Flight Instructor Training Scholarship
$1,000 goes to a member who is obtaining a fixed- or rotary-wing Instructor Rating. Must show commitment to training and completing program.
Helijet Helicopter IFR Training Scholarship Award
The $3,500 Scholarship is open to any member but the application must be supported by a BCAC member. Must show commitment to training and completing the program. Flight Training — Advanced YBC BCAC Administrator info@bcaviationcouncil.org or bcaviationcouncil.org.
Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang, Ernie Alexander Memorial Scholarship
The $2,000 Scholarship is open to members and their application must be supported by a BCAC member. Must be currently enrolled in an aviation or aerospace program at a post-secondary institution in BC. Must have an academic grade average of 75 percent or higher.
B.C. Aviation Council “Career” Training Scholarship
$1,000 goes to an applicant who has completed at least 75 percent of training. Application must be supported by a BCAC member.