Soar to new Heights: Apply for the PAL Women in Aviation Scholarship!

To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women in Aviation week, the PAL Group is proud to announce the PAL Women in Aviation Scholarship. This scholarship will help the next wave of female leaders in the aviation industry complete their schooling and begin their career in aviation. This scholarship fund of $10,000 annually will be given to a prospective Pilot and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, will not only provides financial support, but also helps you join a community of passionate women shaping the future of aviation.

To be eligible for the scholarship you must be one of the following:

• Pilot: Be registered at MFC Training and Southern Interior Flight Centre
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME): Be registered and enrolled in an accredited AME program in Canada.
• Be an employee of an Exchange Income Corporation (EIC) with a desire to return to school to become a Pilot and AME.

With over 50 years of experience and a commitment to fostering equality, the PAL Group is proud to invest in the future of female aviators With business units located around the world, the PAL Group and its subsidiaries are some of the fastest growing aviation companies in the country.

We encourage all aspiring female pilots and AME students to apply and take the first step towards fulfilling their dreams in the sky! Application deadline April 30, 2025.

Patricia our 2024 Pilot Scholarship Recipient

Patricia is a dedicated mother, part-time employee, and student in the final stages of her pilot training at MFC Training. Her lifelong curiosity and passion for aviation have inspired her journey to the skies.

“For me, aviation is more than simply flying high in the sky; it represents growth, determination, and unwavering commitment to my goals.”

Balancing life has been both challenging and rewarding for Patricia.

“Managing these responsibilities has strengthened my time management skills, resilience, and ability to persevere in the face of adversity.”

For Patricia, aviation is more than a career—it’s a platform to achieve her dreams and inspire others.

“My goal is not only to become a pilot but to encourage others to pursue their dreams, no matter their circumstances.”

Desiree our 2024 AME Scholarship Recipient

Desiree is our inaugural Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) scholarship recipient. Her journey is one of perseverance and passion. Growing up between Winnipeg and Ilford, Manitoba, she witnessed first-hand the vital role medevac services played in providing life-saving care to her family. The kindness and dedication of medevac crews ignited her interest in aviation.

Now working as an AME at Perimeter Aviation while balancing motherhood, Desiree has taken on a new challenge—earning her private pilot’s license on weekends.

“By combining my passion for aviation with my desire to help others, I hope to provide critical assistance to those in need. As a mother, wife, and Indigenous woman in aircraft maintenance and pilot training, my journey is a testament to strength, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference.”