DESCRIPTION OF NATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Descriptions

AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA ADVISORY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
The Advisory Council consisting of Past National Presidents who have been involved within the Air Cadets Organization for many years are pleased to support cadets in the continuation of their studies.

ALEX VENABLES SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGINEERING
Presented in recognition of (Col Ret’d) Gerald Gilroy’s generous contribution made to the Air Cadet League of Canada, in trust, for the annual National Educational Scholarship that will be known as the “Alex Venables Scholarship in Engineering”. Students must be entering directly into a full-time program of study in the field of engineering.

ANTHONY A. MARTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Anthony A. Martin was a World War II Royal Canadian Air Force Veteran who served as a wireless air gunner aboard the B-25 Mitchell “Desert Warrior” in North Africa. After his time serving with the 12th Bomb Group the “Earthquakers” he was awarded the distinguished flying cross and assisted with a war bond tour across the United States. Two of his grandchildren, who were members of the 835 Griffin Air Cadet Squadron in Squamish, BC., have created this scholarship in recognition of their grandfather’s service and all the fundamental and enduring memories and skills the Air cadet program gave them.

BIRCHALL SCHOLARSHIP
Air Commodore Leonard J. Birchall, CM, OBE, DFC, O.Ont, CD, LL.D, D.Sc.M, and Mrs. Kathleen Birchall, have been long-time generous supporters of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet movement across Canada.

CAE LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS
CAE is a high-technology company, bringing the digital and physical worlds closer together to create a safer world. CAE supports the Air Cadet League of Canada for its participation to promote and encourage young people to develop interest toward the aviation and aerospace industry.

DALE SCHOLARSHIP
Robert Gordon Dale, DSO, DFC, CD, and Mrs. Mary Dale, have given exceptional service to Canada in times of both war and peace. This has been especially so in their support of Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Robert Dale served as the National President of the Air Cadet League of Canada in 1972-1973, and was the Honorary President of the Air Cadet League of Canada from 1983 to 2013.

DR. WILLIAM WESTON SCHOLARSHIP
As a member of the 150 Squadron , Dr William Weston understood and appreciated the good effect the program can have on Canadian youth. Upon is passing, Dr William Weston donated a percentage of his estate to Air Cadets for the creation of an academic scholarship fund.

KC LETT SCHOLARSHIPS
Ken Lett started a lifelong affair with aviation as a teenage pilot in World War Two. He was a member of RCAF 402(F) Squadron flying the famous Spitfire aircraft. Ken joined the post-war RCAF and served in many capacities from squadron pilot to senior command and staff positions. After his retirement from the RCAF, Ken moved to Calgary and stayed in the aviation world.

LEGION NATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2017, the mission of the Foundation is to fund four pillars across Canada: Veteran’s Wellness, Education, Pilgrimages and Scholarships and bursaries. The Foundation has identified the Cadet Leagues as intended recipients of funding.

ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION TRUST RCAFA SCHOLARSHIPS
As part of the RCAF Association’s efforts to introduce young Canadians to an aerospace career – civil or military – the RCAF Association has invested considerably in a scholarships/bursary programme that after many decades today provides up to five $2,500 awards annually, in cooperation with other like-minded organizations like the Sabre Pilots’ Association of the Air Division Squadrons (SPAADS). This cooperation and collaboration is also part of the RCAF Association’s mission to promote Canada’s rich air force history, of which the SPAADS chapter remains one of the most inspiring, of all the RCAF experiences and capabilities since the Second World War.

THOMAS COLFER SCHOLARSHIP
Thomas Colfer was a World War 2 Navy veteran. He bravely served on warships escorting convoys during the Battle of the Atlantic and the Murmansk Run. Two of his nephews were Air Cadets.

THE YOUNG CITIZENS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Young Citizens Foundation which recognizes the outstanding success achieved by the Air Cadet League of Canada in fostering the citizenship development of young Canadian.