James Roach Memorial Award

$1,000 for one pilot or aircraft maintenance engineer student entering second year or later, with long term volunteer work.

Reviewed by · verified August 31, 2026

$1,000
Total value
Jun 1, 2026
Deadline
Calgary Foundation
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What you will need

  • Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
  • Confirmation of enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
  • Proof that you are entering second year or beyond in a full-time Pilot or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer program
  • Documentation of school and/or community involvement and leadership through long-term volunteerism
  • Evidence of aptitude and experience in aviation

About this award

You can receive one award valued at $1,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a passionate aviation student who has dedicated significant time to helping others through long-term volunteer work. You must apply by June 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Calgary Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is applied directly to your tuition. Confirm with Calgary Foundation during your application if there are any specific steps you need to take to ensure the funds reach your school account. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident attending a Canadian post-secondary institution. You must be entering your second year or beyond in a full-time Pilot or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer program. Additionally, you need to show your aptitude and experience in aviation, along with a record of school and/or community involvement and leadership through long-term volunteerism.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Resident of Alberta
  • Studying Pilot or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

How to apply

  1. Read the award's own page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. This round closed on June 1, 2026

    Check the award's own page for the next round before you prepare anything.

More details

Community Leadership

Avoid listing a few random events you attended.

Instead, showcase a deep commitment to a cause through long-term volunteerism.

List the specific number of hours and the lasting impact you had on the organization.

Support

Avoid providing a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from aviation mentors or supervisors who can vouch for your technical aptitude and professionalism in the cockpit or hangar.

Strategy

Avoid focusing only on grades.

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James Roach Memorial Award

$ 1,000

$1,000, applied directly to tuition

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Verified Aug 31, 2026
$1,000 Jun 1
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