Apr 8 2016

The Ontario Aerospace Council is pleased to be able to offer three scholarships for the 2016-2017 Academic Year for students going into or currently enrolled in an aerospace studies program at a post-secondary institution (college or university) in Ontario.  The value of each scholarship is $1,800.00 CAD.

Who Can Apply?

OAC Scholarships (2 available – open to all)

• High school students in their final year who are entering an aerospace studies program at an accredited Ontario college or university
• Students currently enrolled in an aerospace studies program at an accredited Ontario college or university and continuing their studies in the 2016-2017 Academic Year

Women In Aerospace Canada Scholarship (1 available)

• Young women attending high school in their final year who are entering an aerospace studies program at an accredited Ontario college or university
• Women currently enrolled in an aerospace studies program at an accredited Ontario college or university and continuing their studies in the 2016-2017 Academic Year

What is Required for the Application? (applicable to all)

• Essay (500 – 800 words) from applicant stating their interest in aerospace and career aspirations
• For first year students, a Letter of Acceptance into their chosen academic institution
• Two letters of reference from community members (teacher, professor, coach, employer, volunteer leader)
• Academic report issued by applicant’s current educational institution for the 2015-2016 Academic Year (most current)
• Academic achievement of 70% or greater in current year studies

Applications may be submitted electronically to the OAC at leigh.kras@theOAC.ca

Applications may be submitted by regular mail to: 

OAC Scholarship Application

Ontario Aerospace Council

2338 Woodfield Road

Oakville, ON  L6H 6Y6

Applications must be received no later than Monday May 16, 2016.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The OAC Scholarship Review Committee will review applications and successful candidates will be advised by May 29, 2016.  Scholarships will be presented at OAC’s Golf Tournament on June 14, 2016.  Funds for this initiative are generated from the annual OAC Golf Tournament.  We thank all golf tournament sponsors and participants for your generous support, enabling OAC to provide three scholarships this year to the next generation of our aerospace workforce.