Description

SkyAlyne and the RCAF Foundation have announced new scholarships that will support Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

The 10 SkyAlyne sponsored scholarships, valued at $1,000 each, will support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students who are either from or studying in geographic areas near SkyAlyne’s three Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program sites, including Moose Jaw, Sask., Southport, Man., and Winnipeg, Man., and SkyAlyne’s headquarters in Ottawa, Ont.

This initiative marks a shared commitment by SkyAlyne and the RCAF Foundation to foster greater inclusion and representation in STEM fields, while investing in the next generation of talent within communities that are connected to the ecosystem of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program.

“SkyAlyne is proud to sponsor Indigenous students pursuing STEM education,” said Kevin Lemke, general manager of SkyAlyne. 

“We recognize the importance of creating opportunities that empower students in the communities where we live and operate, and we are committed to helping build pathways that can turn into meaningful and impactful career opportunities. The long-term nature of the FAcT program enables us to make meaningful contributions to skills development and foster capacity building.” 

The scholarships will help reduce financial barriers for Indigenous students and encourage participation in STEM disciplines, which are critical to improve Canada’s innovation and defence sectors – and specifically programs like FAcT. 

“Now in its fifth year, the RCAF Foundation has had the privilege of supporting students in meaningful ways, providing more than 500 scholarships to help remove barriers and open doors to opportunity,” said Jeremy Diamond, founding CEO of the RCAF Foundation.

Requirements

“We are deeply grateful to our partners and supporters who make this impact possible, and we remain committed to helping the next generation take flight towards their goals.”   

Eligible applicants must; 

Identify as Indigenous 
Be enrolled in, or accepted to, a recognized post-secondary institution in a STEM-related program  
Preference will be given to students with strong ties to the Moose Jaw, Southport, Winnipeg, and Ottawa areas. 
The RCAF Foundation Scholarship Program supports the next generation of leaders in aviation, aerospace, and STEM fields by providing financial support to reduce barriers to entry. It aims to inspire young Canadians while strengthening the talent pipeline for Canada’s aviation sector.

Application Form
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.

Selection is based on each applicant’s completed application, which must be accompanied with EITHER an essay to a maximum of 750 words OR a video with a duration of 2-5 minutes.
In the essay or video, students must answer both of the following:

Tell us about yourself and why you are inspired to pursue a career in aviation and/or aerospace.
How will your career path and goals make a meaningful contribution to your chosen field or to your community?
Format must be either:

Essay of a maximum of 750 words
Video clip of at least 2 minutes but no more than 5 minutes.
Please answer both questions within one essay or video.
Please name your essay using the following format if possible: LastName_FirstName.pdf.

In addition to the essay or video, we ask that you also upload:

A recent headshot photograph of yourself we can use if you are selected as a scholarship recipient.
Proof of enrollment at or acceptance to a college or university. Please see the Rules and Regulations for some examples of what could be used as a proof of enrollment.
Please review the Rules and Regulations before submitting your application

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