Urban Pilots Network - Scholarship

This Year's Winners

Aiden is a 19-year-old student pilot enrolled in the University of Waterloo's Geography and Aviation program. He recently completed his Commercial Pilot License and is currently working towards his Instrument Rating. Aiden is also very active in a number of extra-curricular activities and hopes to utilize his degree and experiences from his aviation career to take on environmental challenges in the aviation sector.

Aiden ParkinsStudent Pilot

Anaija has always been a high achiever and dedicated student determined to defy the odds in everything she does. She is also very athletic and is always seeking new adventures. Her thrill seeking appetite has led her to a career in paramedics which she hopes to merge with her newly morphed ambition of becoming a pilot as she continues her pursuit of making a difference in her community while having the best time doing so.

Anaija SeniorStudent Pilot

Ethan McCalla embodies a curious mind and spirit, constantly searching for new intellectually stimulating challenges. He is a high academic achiever that enjoys contributing to the community. Since the age of 8 years old, his curiosity for how airplanes work has lead him to goal of becoming an airline pilot. His demonstrated aptitude and technical proficiency is way beyond his years and showcases his passion for aviation. Ethan recently graduated high school and is now one step closer towards accomplishing his dream.

Ethan McCallaAviation Enthusiast

Overview

The scholarship in partnership with the Dream Never Dies Foundation (DNDF) is open each year to Urban Pilots Network (UPN) members who have successfully participated in UPN community programs offered throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

This scholarship makes possible the attainment of an Aviation Bachelor's degree, a two-year Aviation Diploma, or pilot license/certifications. Winners are determined in a competition among eligible applicants, that is judged by a UPN Scholarship Committee.

Awards for scholarship recipients start at a minimum of $1,000 but vary from year to year. Applicants can receive different levels of awards based on the strength of their application. They are granted to applicants enrolled in a university Aviation Bachelor's degree, a college Aviation Diploma program or accredited aviation training program..

Eligiblity for Award

GPA
Applicants must demonstrate a 2.5 grade average or higher during the last two years (i.e., grade 11 and 12) of secondary/pre-university preparatory schooling or during current post-secondary year. Transcripts must be official academic transcripts with school seal.
Aviation Program Enrollment
If applicant is a part of an accredited post-secondary aviation program (i.e. flight or aviation maintenance training program), applicant must provide proof of enrollment in program. Letter from the institution, copy of license, current medical and/or copy of logbook or pilot training record (PTR) demonstrating hours towards course taken are all acceptable as proof of enrollment. Applicants can also be enrolled in an Integrated or Modular Commercial Program if a transcript can be provided.
Aviation Program Interest
Applicants must also demonstrate a keen interest in aviation with proof of being part of aviation activities (i.e., air cadets, flight training, volunteerism within aviation, etc.).

Applicants must show proof that he/she has been accepted into, or is currently enrolled into a post-secondary institution.

Applicants in the relevant age group (i.e., high school seniors or those completing the last year of college preparatory work) must be planning to graduate high school during the winter or by the end of the spring school year.
Age
Applicants of all ages are considered for the Aviation Excellence Award that meet all application criteria.

Scholarship Not Available

To applicants who do not intend to work without interruption for an Aviation Bachelor's degree, towards Integrated or Modular Commercial Program completion, or completion of an Aviation Diploma or certificate.
To applicants who do not plan to enroll in an accredited Aviation University, College, or accredited aviation program.
To applicants who do not get involved with UPN programs as a volunteer.

UPN/DNDF Scholarship How to Apply

The online application must be completed and submitted no later than May 1st for the application year. If unable to apply online email scholarship@urbanpilots.net and alternate arrangements can be made via email or mail. If alternate arrangements are required, please contact us as soon as possible as all documents will be subject to the same deadlines.

scholarship@urbanpilots.net
Urban Pilots Network Inc.
Attention: Scholarship Committee
5000 Yonge Street, Suite 1901 Toronto
Ontario, M2N 7E9

Download Application Instructions

Applying for scholarship

To be valid for consideration, an application must be submitted through the online form and supplementary documents submitted via email. Please note applications open January 1st yearly and close May 1st for the application year.

Download the 'Application instructions' and follow the step-by-step instructions
Submit additional information (indicated on the online application) to: scholarship@urbanpilots.net
Indicate whether you are a youth member, prospective youth member, or a participant in UPN programs.