The County Foundation is excited to announce a new bursary fund established by the Prince Edward Flying Club (PEFC). This bursary is designed to support an individual from the Prince Edward County area (or anyone who has a strong connection to the area) pursuing studies in the aviation field (pilot, aviation mechanical engineer) at a college or university certification program.
The Prince Edward Flying Club bursary will be awarded annually, and the recipient will receive $1,000 toward their studies in an aviation field. PEFC was established in 1953 and since then has continued to welcome members and visitors alike, hosting fly-ins as well as other events throughout the year.
The creation of this new bursary follows Prince Edward Flying Club's successful Find YOUR Wings Career Fair which focused on encouraging girls and young women to consider a career in aviation.
"Prince Edward Flying Club is thrilled to partner with The County Foundation to launch this new bursary program. As our club members reflected on the flying club’s history and our 70th anniversary in Prince Edward County, we decided that it was the perfect time to offer assistance to a resident of the County as they pursue further education in an aviation-related field. Our overall goal is to encourage a new generation of aviation enthusiasts.”
Mary Rae Main, Member of Prince Edward Flying Club.
Scholarships and bursaries are an essential part of The County Foundation's work and allow us to support local aspiring students with their educational journeys thanks to the generosity of donors and scholarship creators. For more information on Education in Prince Edward County, see our Vital Signs page.
"Education is one of the nine pillars identified as a community priority through our Vital Signs work. The County Foundation is excited to partner with the Prince Edward Flying Club to promote awareness of education and employment opportunities in the aviation industry through this bursary.”
Dominique Jones, Executive Director of The County Foundation
Anyone pursuing an aviation-related field is encouraged to apply for this new bursary and The County Foundation is accepting applications now.
Apply for the Prince Edward Flying Club Bursary
Did you know? You can support an existing scholarship or bursary fund with a donation through our CanadaHelps page. This is a simple way to have a positive impact on education in the County.
We hope this bursary will help many students to reach new heights!
