Abbotsford Flying Club Scholarship Opportunity Announcement

Commencing this spring of 2025 the Abbotsford Flying Club (AFC) is offering an annual $5000 scholarship for pilots pursuing their private or commercial flying license who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada living in the Lower Mainland.

The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and promote flying and aviation in general, to attract new members to the flying club, and to develop and enhance club links with the surrounding aviation community. Applications for the 2025 scholarship are now open. Applications close April 30, 2025.

The scholarship will include $5000 to be deposited as a credit for the successful applicant at a recognized flying school of their choice, 2 years free AFC membership, and the opportunity to fly AFC club airplanes in accordance with club SOPs and aircraft use policy.

Selection of a successful candidate will be contingent upon their agreement to attend and participate in club meetings and activities during the year the scholarship is awarded.

Applicants will be required to complete the application form which includes:
– name, age, gender, address, phone and email.
– confirmation of their Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
– A 200-word explanation as to why they are applying.
– current flight status/qualifications.
– preferred flying school.
– requirement for one personal reference and one “flying” reference.
– acknowledgement that the scholarship will be deposited as a credit at the flying school of
their choice, may be transferred to an alternate school on reasonable request of the
applicant, and may be withdrawn by the AFC if they discontinue their training or do not
participate in club meetings and activities.
– acknowledgement that the AFC may confer with a candidates flying school regarding
their flight training achievement and progress.
– indication of the applicants understanding that preference will be given to candidates
who intend to remain and reside within the Lower mainland.

Scholarship application forms are available here. Completed applications are to be forwarded by email to secretary@abbotsfordflyingclub.ca on or before April 30, 2025.

Submissions will be screened and those applicants most suitable will be interviewed in person
to choose a successful annual candidate.