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Since 1995, The 99s, West Canada Section
offers an annual $ 1,000 scholarship. It has
recently been increased to $ 1,500.
What is the annual application
deadline: July 31st
Who can apply? The applicant must be a
woman who resides in Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta,
Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Western Ontario to Thunder Bay, Yukon and
Northwest Territories).
Want
to know the rules?
Would you like to
access and print an HTML version of the
application form?
Want to make a
charitable donation to the fund?
Past winners:
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In 2007 Jennifer Mitchell, Burnaby
BC won a $ 1500 scholarship to use towards her niht ratting. In 2005, Carolina Kolasa, BC
Chapter, won, to be used towards her commercial license. In 2003, two scholarships were
awarded:
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Kelly Sheret won the $ 1,000
Scholarship to use towards her multi-engine rating. Kelly is a
flight instructor and Operation's Flight Safety Officer for Southern
Skies Aviation in Penticton BC.
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An one-time $ 500 scholarship, in
the memory of Jean-Marc (JM) Ranger, West Coast aviator bush pilot,
float instructor and AME, was awarded to Kirsten Brazier. Brazier
is currently Chief Pilot for Red Lake Airways, Northern Ontario.
She holds a ATPL.
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In 2002, Kristen Brazier on this
scholarship ($ 500) to do her IFR rating renewal.
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In 2000, Marie (Mazy) Baker was the
winner. Mazy will use this scholarship to finish her commercial
licence.
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In 1999, Lynne Sampson won this
scholarship to advance her Instructor Rating flight training with
National Aviation Flight Training in Saskatoon. She is also captain
of COPA Flight 10.
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In 1998, Laura Steen of Winnipeg won
the scholarship to help her earn her commercial licence and instructor
rating.
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In 1997, Barbara-Anne Williams, a
student at the Professional Aviation Program at Selkirk College, won
the scholarship to earn her commercial licence.
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In 1996, Bettina Jenkins (Vancouver)
won the scholarship to be used to obtain her instructors rating.
Previously a First Canadian Chapter member, Bettina was an active
Operation Skywatch pilot.
Want more information? Contact the
Section Scholarship coordinator.
Applications can be mailed to
Coordinator Joan Lynum 1731-138 Street, Surrey, BC
V4A 8N3
(any questions - call
604-536-0265 or email lynumj@telus.net)
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