BC Aviation Council Scholarships

BC Aviation Council Scholarships 

Are you a student member of the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC)? Did you realize that membership for BCIT students is absolutely free?

Aside from opportunities to network and learn about issues in aviation, BCAC also provides some great scholarship opportunities! In fact, each year students walk away from the BCAC SilverWings Awards Banquet with up to 13 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, totalling $30,000 in four different categories.

To apply for these scholarships, please take a look at the BCAC website, and check out the associated criteria to see which awards you may be eligible for.

Congratulations Alex Mogyoros!

Congratulations to Alex Mogyoros, a recent graduate of Airline and Flight Operations Class 16 on earning the Air Canada Top Pilot Award.  This is a very exciting award presented to the top pilot in each class and comprises a plaque, two tickets on Air Canada, and best of all - the opportunity for an interview with Air Canada once the minimum number of hours have been met. 

Alex is currently taking a Flight Instructor rating with the Pacific Flying Club, and will move into a teaching role here with PFC, likely in time to begin instructing with our new class of Airline and Flight Operations students. 

Congratulations Alex!

Canada's Luckiest Student

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YOU AND A FRIEND COULD WIN

Win BCIT Tuition Money!

Current BCIT students and a friend could win $1000 each in BCIT tuition money or other gift card prizes. Follow the steps at https://www.bcit.ca/win/ to enter.

ARE YOU A CURRENT BCIT STUDENT?

All you have to do is tell your friends to sign up and attend a BCIT info session using your contest code. Log in with your A# and a code will be emailed to you.

GET YOUR CONTEST CODE: https://login.bcit.ca/cas/login?service=http%3a%2f%2fwww.bcit.ca%2fwin%2fsignup%2f

RECEIVED A CONTEST CODE?

In addition to programs at the Aerospace Campus, BCIT offers over 300 programs in Applied and Natural Sciences, Business and Media, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Trades. Sign up for an info session and be sure to include your friend’s contest code. 

ATTEND AN INFO SESSION

Winners will be drawn at the end of April, July, October, and January.   The next Airport Operations Information Session is March 27 for both the full-time Diploma program and the Part-time Studies Associate Certificate in Airport Operations

Contest Rules & Regulations apply.

Contest Period: The Contest runs from 12:01 AM on March 1, 2019 to 11:59 PM January 29, 2020

Eligibility: The Contest is open to residents of British Columbia who are 19 years of age or older, who are not employees of BCIT, and who are students enrolled at BCIT at the time the Unique Contest Code form in Section a is completed (the “BCIT Student”); or at the time of Entry in Section b, have never been admitted as a student in BCIT and have been referred by a BCIT Student to enter the Contest (the “Friend”).

Check https://www.bcit.ca/win/ for all the details

Any questions? Reach out to win@bcit.ca.

Kenn Borek Air Scholarship

Kenn Borek Air Scholarship 

Northern Air Transportation Association administers the Kenn Borek Air Scholarship, which is in the amount of $4,000.00.  

Criteria for eligibility includes students enrolled in an aviation program at an accredited post-secondary institution (such as BCIT) who are residents in Western or Northern Canada, specifically residency in either the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, British Columbia or Alberta.  This scholarship is open to current Airline and Flight Operations Students.

The details are posted on the Northern Air Transportation Association (NATA) website at http://www.nata-yzf.ca.

Please note the deadline for applications is March 22, 2019.

Congratulations - Caitlin Mitterer

Caitlin Mitterer

Caitlin Mitterer from Airport Operations Class 24 has been awarded a 2018 Jim Morasch / Jerry Olson Memorial Scholarship from the Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NWAAAE).  

NWAAAE is dedicated to supporting student efforts in their desire to become aviation professionals, and to further this objective, the NWAAAE offers a Scholarship for students who are pursuing degrees and diplomas in aviation.

Congratulations Caitlin!

Congratulations Sabrina Nowshin

Congratulations to Sabrina Nowshin!  

2019 has started off very well for Sabrina. She has been awarded an NWAAAE Scholarship, will start a new position with Jazz Aviation as a STOC agent on January 14, and is on-track to graduate from Airport Operations Class 23 on February 26.  

This is great success, and well deserved.  As a student, Sabrina brought passion, energy and dedication to the table. She was engaged in many activities throughout the Airport Operations program, including the BC Aviation Council, the YVR FOD Walk, a Nanaimo Airport Tour, and the Boundary Bay Airshow to name a few.  She also had the opportunity to work with Jazz during her practicum, which allowed her to explore where her strengths and skills might provide a good fit to launch a successful career in aviation.  

Congratulations Sabrina!

Airline and Flight Operations Scholarship winners 2018, Congratulations!

Congratulations to Airline and Flight Operations (Commercial Pilot) Class 17 Entrance Award for 2018

• Thomas Clark, HSBC Aerospace Entrance Award
• Trevor Moreau, Canadian Airlines Employees Entrance Award
• Anastasia Lisnevskaya, HBSC Aerospace Entrance Award
• Justin De Vos, Avcorp Industries Inc. Entrance Award
• Sina Amohammadi, Scotiabank Aerospace Entrance Award

Entrance award are based on high academic standing in high school or post-secondary studies, the applicant's participation in school or community activities and specific donor criteria. 

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Training in the aviation industry can be expensive.  Fortunately, there are many opportunities to apply for scholarships and bursaries.  

Check out the links below for information on scholarships with application deadlines as soon as November 30, 2018.  Look closely at the requirements and criteria to find out if you are eligible.  Also, take a look at the Scholarships tab at the top of this blog for links to other scholarship along with tips for putting together a great submission.   

• Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships for Women Pilots
• Fly Now Award for Student Pilot Members (Ninety-Nines)
• Neil Armstrong Scholarship
• Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative (PPLI)
• Research Scholar Grants
• Webster Memorial Trophy Competition
• Elevate Aviation Bursaries

 Good luck!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the scholarship award winners, who were recognized at the BCIT Fall Entrance Awards & Scholarship Celebration 2018 on November 07, 2018.

Well done Sabrina Nowshin, Danylo Starodubtsev, Christian Nichele, Tatsuki (Tats) Taylor, and Kenneth Lieblich, all members of Airport Operations Class 23!

Jim Morasch / Jerry Olson Memorial Scholarship

Jim Morasch / Jerry Olson Memorial Scholarships

The Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NWAAAE) is dedicated to supporting student efforts in their desire to become aviation professionals. To further this objective, the NWAAAE offers a Scholarship for students who are pursuing degrees and diplomas in aviation.

Four scholarships will be awarded annually by the NWAAAE in the amount of $1000/scholarship. Two scholarships will go to students residing in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington, Utah or Wyoming. Two scholarships will go to students residing in the Northwest Territories, and the provinces of the Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba or Saskatchewan of Canada. 

The submission deadline for the 2018 Scholarship Application is November 20th with scholarships awarded by December 31, 2018. The application can be downloaded here.

For more information about the NWAAAE and available scholarships, please click here 

Canada's Luckiest Student

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And in the meantime, check out these great resources from Student Life Network.

BCIT Entrance Awards

BCIT Entrance Awards

Entrance Awards recognize academic and non-academic achievements of students entering an eligible full-time BCIT program, including part-time and full-time Bachelor's degrees. 

The 2018 - 2019 BCIT Entrance Awards aimed at students who begin a BCIT program between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019.

Entrance Awards selection criteria

All Entrance Awards are adjudicated on a competitive basis. Selection is based on academic standing in secondary school and/or post-secondary studies. Other factors may be taken into consideration such as participation in school activities, community involvement and demonstrated leadership qualities. 

In additin, BCIT President's Entrance Awards are available to students who have graduated from a B.C. Secondary School during the period September 2017 to June 2018. The selection of candidates is based on an evaluation of academic achievement, participation and contribution to school activities, leadership and citizenship as well as volunteer and/or community service. The BCIT President's Entrance Award can be applied to any full-time BCIT credential program.

The deadline to apply is August 5, 2018, but don't wait for the last minute! 

For further details about the options available to you, please click here

Aviation Scholarship!

The Ninety-Nines has a robust aviation scholarship program.  Many of our scholarship opportunities will be interest to students enrolled in the Aviation Operations programs

The Karen Johnson Solo Scholarship. 

The Ninety-Nines are accepting applications for the $3,000 Karen Johnson Solo Scholarship to provide a young woman (age 16-20 at any time during the 2018 calendar year) with financial support for flight training through her first solo and beyond. The scholarship will be awarded at the Aviation Appreciation Dinner at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh on July 24, 2018, www.99soshkoshdinner.com.  

Applications must be received by July 1, 2018.   Proof of financial need and financial information is not required.  Additional information about how to apply for the scholarship and a scholarship flyer can be found at www.kjsoloscholarship.com. We get applications for this scholarship from many rising college freshmen who are enrolling in college aviation programs and just starting their flight training.  

99s Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarships.   

The Ninety-Nines Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund (AEMSF) is a trust fund of over $5.5 million that provides significant scholarship aid to women pilots and student pilots.  The AEMSF has awarded over 850 scholarships providing over $11 million in scholarship aid, helping hundreds of women achieve their aviation dreams.

Entering students may be particularly interested in applying for AEMSF Fly-Now Awards of up to $6,000 toward an initial pilot rating for women who are learning to fly.  Since October 2014 AEMSF awarded over $450,000 in semiannual Fly Now Awards to 123 recipients.  

Applicants will need to join the 99s as a student member by August 15, 2018 and submit their application for the Fall Fly Now Awards by September 15, 2018.  The applications for Fly Now Awards are available at www.99sScholarships.com. 

In addition to the Fly Now Scholarships, the AEMSF also offers scholarships to complete an additional pilot certificate or rating or pilot training course, including instrument, multi-engine, commercial, ATP, flight instructor, emergency maneuver training and all kinds of type ratings, including jet type ratings.  What is unique about these scholarships is that they cover the full cost of the training.  Most of the scholarships in this group require prior membership in the 99s.  The Fund also offers scholarships for college students majoring in aviation-related fields.

Additional information about scholarships offered by the AEMSF can be found at www.99sScholarships.com.

Susan Liebeler

International & Ventura County 99s Fundraising Chair

FAA FAASTeam Representative

310-729-3350 (cell); LiebelerSusan@gmail.com 

Check out the Karen Johnson Solo Scholarship!  www.kjsoloscholarship.com

Oshkosh Attendees:  Don’t miss the July 24th 99s Aviation Appreciation Dinner! www.99soshkoshdinner.com

Scholarship Opportunity - CHC Safety and Quality Summit 2018

CHC Helicopter and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced today the opportunity for aviation students to apply for a number of grants to attend the 2018 CHC Safety & Quality Summit in Dallas this October. This partnership will support students with fully-funded travel and entrance to a renowned industry safety event, as well as a place on one of the leading Human Factors training courses in aviation.

The Peter Gardiner Grant, named after the late Dr. Peter Gardiner, a major figure in establishing and shaping the Summit in its early days, is provided by CHC in collaboration with Dr. Scott Shappell and Dr. Doug Wiegmann, co-developers of the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS).

Sikorsky, a key sponsor and long-time supporter of the Safety & Quality Summit, will award the Sikorsky Safety Scholarship to a deserving aviation student. Last year was the first time Sikorsky awarded the grant to send a student to the Summit and we are delighted to announce the continuation of this generous additional support.

Students interested in being considered for either of these grant opportunities must currently be engaged in an aviation-related educational program and will need to submit an application,

BC Float Plane Association

BC Float Plane Association Scholarship!

2018 BCFA Scholarship Guidelines and Submission Requirements
These requirements are in addition to the stated specifications in: “The Freedom to Fly Floats in BC” scholarship.

Include one complete original application set of the following information:
• a completed official BCFA application form
• two (2) one-page recommendation letters from past instructors or fellow pilots familiar with your flying experience, at least one must be from a pilot that has flown with you
• a typed, descriptive 500-word essay highlighting your career or float flying aspirations
• copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook
• Descriptive essay or resume should address the following:
• Why you want to fly floats
• your aviation history and goals
• demonstrated involvement in aviation activities
• educational scholarships, awards and honors
• where you see yourself in five and ten years
• how the scholarship will help you achieve your objective and your present financial need
• your plans and commitment to complete your float rating within the required time period
• where you would obtain the training and the hourly rate for the instructor, aircraft, and other costs
• other applicable information as requested Awards

The scholarship will be awarded at the 2018 BCFA Annual General Meeting, time and date located on the BCFA web site. Scholarship applications must be signed and postmarked by May 31, 2018 and mailed to the attention of
Wendy Boyes
#340 – 18799 Airport Way,
Pitt Meadows, BC
V3Y 2B4.

For further information, please click here 

Jim Morasch/ Jerry Olson Memorial Scholarships 2017

Congratulations Kent and Daniel

Kent That and Daniel Park, graduates of Airport Operations Class 22, have just been awarded the Jim Morash/Jerr Olson Memorial Scholarships by the NWAAAE.  Congratulations!

These scholarships are sponsored by the Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NWAAAE) and are dedicated to supporting student efforts in their desire to become aviation professionals. To further this objective, the NWAAAE offers a Scholarships to students who are pursuing degrees in aviation. 

The NWAAAE awards two $1,000 scholarships annually to students residing in the Northwest Territories, and the provinces of the Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba or Saskatchewan of Canada. 

Watch this spot for information on the 2018 Jim Morasch / Jerry Olson Memorial Scholarships!

Canada's Luckiest Student

Student Life Network is offering a life-changing bundle of prizes worth $100,000 and it's up for grabs for one lucky Canadian student. Will it be you?  The prize bundle starts with $20,000 cash from CIBC. PLUS, $1,000 cash giveaways monthly.

The deadline to enter is April 30, 2018

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BCIT Student Association Career Services Update

BCIT Student Association Career Services is please to share this wonderful opportunity to with students and graduates of BCIT:

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is the national, voluntary membership organization representing publicly supported colleges, institutes, cegeps and polytechnics in Canada and internationally. This is an excellent opportunity for employers, alumni, recent and soon to be graduates.

CICan’s new Career-Launcher Internship program connects employers with skilled grads by providing up to $15,000 towards an intern’s salary. Career-Launcher Internships provide access to two different program streams focused on the green economy:  Clean Tech Internships, which CICan has been offering since 2015, and Natural Resources Internships. Both programs are funded by the Government of Canada as part of the Youth Employment Strategy.

Congratulations Airline and Flight Operations Graduates!

Congratulations to the graduates of Airline and Flight Operations Class 15, pictured here at their graduation ceremony on January 12, 2018:   
Dana Archer, 
Spencer Bak, 
Tommy Cheung, 
Harmandar Jauhal, 
Tony Kwok, 
Kieran Lapointe, 
Lorenzo Lopez, 
Ka Kei (Matthew) Mui, 
Dylan Reid (not pictured as he is already working with North-Wright), 
Kurtis Scott, 
Chris Tsang and,
Luke Williams
We look forward to hearing where your next steps take you.

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