The Royal Canadian Medical Service Association Educational Bursary (2022-23)
The Royal Canadian Medical Service Association has established an educational bursary to be awarded annually to deserving members of the Royal Canadian Medical
Service Association or their immediate family. The bursary, with an annual commitment not exceeding $3000 allows for three awards of $1000. Note that the award is
renewable, in competition with new applicants, provided the bursary recipient is academically eligible to continue his /her studies. RCMSA-Educational-Bursary-Details-Bilingual-2022 APPLY
Twenty scholarships to be awarded to students for study in areas related to aviation or aerospace
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Foundation today unveiled its purpose, mission, new identity, and website along with a major commitment to furthering the education of Canadian students in the areas of S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
The scholarships will be awarded by mid August annually. The criteria for application will be posted to the RCAF Foundation web site by May annually.
The RCAF Foundation, an arms-length not-for-profit foundation, areas of focus will include support for like-minded organizations; partnerships with aviation and aerospace industry; engagement with Air Cadets, students, and young professionals; community initiatives to create important legacy projects; and honoring the history of the RCAF in partnership with museums and historic sites.
A replay of the announcement webcast will be available on the website.
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SOURCE RCAF Foundation
For further information: Victoria Ollers at 416 822-2288 or vollers@rogers.com.
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Federal Student Work Experience Program
Post-secondary scholarships and bursaries for military members and their families
Education and Training Benefit – Veteran’s Affairs
Canada Company
Winnipeg Morale and Welfare Services
Prince Edward Island Morale and Welfare Services
Soldier On
Project Heroes
Legion
The Air Cadet League of Canada (deadline April 1, annually) and includes:
BIRCHALL SCHOLARSHIP
Air Commodore Leonard J. Birchall, CM, OBE, DFC, O.Ont, CD, LL.D, D.Sc.M, and Mrs. Kathleen Birchall, have been long-time generous supporters of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet movement across Canada, but especially of Air Cadets enrolled in squadrons of the “Birchall Wing” in the Eastern Ontario Area. Last year the award consisted of a $5,000 scholarship.
DALE SCHOLARSHIP
Robert Gordon Dale, DSO, DFC, CD, and Mrs. Mary Dale, have given exceptional service to Canada in times of both war and peace. This has been especially so in their support of Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Robert Dale served as the National President of the Air Cadet League of Canada in 1972-1973, and as the Honorary President of the Air Cadet League of Canada from 1983 to 2013. Last year the award consisted of a $2,500 scholarship.
THOMAS COLFER SCHOLARSHIP
Thomas Colfer was a World War 2 Navy veteran. He bravely served on warships escorting convoys during the Battle of the Atlantic and the Murmansk Run. Two of his nephews were Air Cadets. Last year the award consisted of a $5,000 scholarship.
LEGION NATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2017, the mission of the Foundation is to fund four pillars across Canada: Veteran’s Wellness, Education, Pilgrimages and Scholarships and bursaries. The Foundation has identified the Cadet Leagues as intended recipients of funding in the amount of $2500. For the Air Cadet League of Canada, this amount is awarded to a deserving cadet to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution in Canada.
ALEX VENABLES SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGINEERING
Presented in recognition of Gerald Gilroy’s generous contribution made to the Air Cadet League of Canada, in trust, for the annual National Educational Scholarship that will be known as the “Alex Venables Scholarship in Engineering”. Students must be entering directly into a full time program of study in the field of engineering. The award consists of a $2,500 scholarship.
AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The primary mandate of the Foundation of the Air Cadet League of Canada is to provide graduating Air Cadets with assistance for post-secondary education. The Foundation also supports other Air Cadet programs from time to time and in response to specific requests. The applicants must have completed high school and enrolled in a college or CEGEP technical program or in a vocational program of at least 6 months at a recognized educational institution or be deemed a full-time student even if studying part-time. The awards consist of three $1,500 Scholarships in 2021.
ADVISORY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
he Advisory Council consisting of Past National Presidents who have been involved with the Air Cadets Organisations for many years are please to support cadets in the continuation of their studies.
The award consists of a $1,000 Scholarship in 2021.
CN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
All Canadians were deeply saddened to hear about the CH148 Cyclone crash that took the lives of six members of the Canadian Armed Forces including SLT Abbigail Cowbrough and SLT Matthew Pike of the Royal Canadian Navy, and Capt Brenden MacDonald, Capt Kevin Hagen, Capt Maxime Miron-Morin and MCpl Matthew Cousins of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Capt Brenden MacDonald, Capt Kevin Hagen, Capt Maxime Miron-Morin were formerly air cadets, and SLT Abbigail Cowbrough was formerly both an air and sea cadet.
For the training year 2020-2021, CN is offering Educational Scholarships for a total value of $60 000 to honour the memory of the 6 military personnel who lost their lives in the helicopter crash. Four were in the Royal Canadian Air Force therefore the sum of $40,000 is dedicated for Air Cadet Scholarships. These awards consist of 8 scholarships of $5,000.00 each.
