Scholarship Overview
Air Canada and CAE, in partnership with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation, have announced the eighth annual Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship program for 2027. Initially launched in 2019 with four awards, the initiative doubled its capacity in 2023 through the ongoing partnership between Air Canada and CAE. The scholarship honors Captain Judy Cameron, who became Air Canada's first female pilot in 1978 and later became the first female Boeing 777 captain in Canada.
Who Can Apply
To qualify for this scholarship opportunity, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must be Canadian women.
- Must be pursuing professional training in 2027 as commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers.
Additional qualifications, such as age limits or educational prerequisites, are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Benefits
The program will award up to eight scholarships for the 2027 cycle to support women advancing their aviation careers. The precise financial value for each scholarship award is not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Additionally, scholarship recipients on the commercial pilot track may be selected to serve as ambassadors for CAE's Women in Flight program. This role provides recipients with opportunities to demonstrate leadership, participate in community involvement, and act as role models for future generations entering the flight deck.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2027 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship open on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Prospective applicants must submit their applications through the designated online process once submissions go live. The application closing date is not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Source: fully funded scholarships 2026 - BingNews · Published October 29, 2026 · Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash
Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.
