$3,000 + Jazz APP opportunity
COPA Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism
COPA and Jazz Aviation
$3,000 plus invitation to Jazz Aviation Pathway Program selection process. Awarded via Jazz APP partner colleges and universities.
Deadline: January via partner institutions — check your school
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Varies
Bob Connors LIFT Scholarship WWFC
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
Renamed from LIFT Scholarship in 2026. Progressive scholarship program at Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre. Program has awarded over $124,000 total since inception. Applications open January.
Deadline: Applications open January annually
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3 × $2,500
COPA Advanced Flight Training Scholarship
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association
Up to three recipients awarded $2,500 each for CPL, ratings, or endorsements. Must already hold a PPL and be a current COPA member.
Deadline: March 13
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$2,000
UPN Savanna Royes Scholarship
Urban Pilots Network / Royes Family
$2,000 annual scholarship for UPN members pursuing aviation degrees, diplomas, or pilot licences. Named in honour of Savanna Royes.
Deadline: April 1
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2 × $2,000/year
CATCA W. Christopher Lilwall and Eric Paraskevopoulos Memorial Scholarship
Canadian Air Traffic Control Association (CATCA)
Two renewable scholarships of $2,000/year (up to 4 years) for dependent children of active or retired CATCA members in any full-time post-secondary program. Not restricted to aviation programs.
Deadline: August 31
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$3,000/year x 4 years
ALPA Scholarship Program Child of Member
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)
$3,000 per year over four years for children of retired, disabled, or deceased ALPA members pursuing post-secondary education.
Deadline: Check ALPA member benefits portal — member login required
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$5,000
Captain Christina Thomson ALPA Scholarship
Northern Lights Aero Foundation / ALPA
For Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a post-secondary fixed-wing aviation program at a college, university, or flight school.
Deadline: Annual — check Northern Lights site
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Multiple x $4,000
Wings of Opportunity Night Rating Scholarship
Wings of Opportunity Foundation
Multiple night rating scholarships for young pilots across Canada working toward CPL and night rating. 2024 cycle: 13 awards totalling $52,000+.
Deadline: Annual call — check foundation site and social media
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$2,000
Urban Pilots Network Air Canada Scholarship
Urban Pilots Network / Air Canada
One scholarship of $2,000 for a UPN member aiming for a commercial pilot or AME career at Air Canada. Must be enrolled in an aviation degree, diploma, or licensing program.
Deadline: Annual — check UPN site
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Training included
COPA Drone Pilot Scholarship
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association
Three COPA members 18+ receive training to obtain their Advanced RPAS pilot certificate including ground school, flight reviews, and exam expenses.
Deadline: Varies — check COPA site annually
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