Youth Bursary Program
A young pilot heading up for a lesson.
The Soaring Association of Canada (SAC) offers a monetary bursary to youth members under the age of 26 and who are full time students at qualifying learning institution (high school, university, college or trade school, etc). SOSA matches these funds to offer 2 bursaries per year. The money is to be used on flying activities, not for membership dues, with the goal of maximizing flying training.
In exchange for receiving the bursary, the recipient(s) are expected to contribute 50 hrs of volunteer work to SOSA in the year in which they are awarded the bursary. Bursary funds will be released to the recipient(s) at an hourly rate as their work logs are reported to the Club Treasurer via their mentor.
To apply for the bursary program, youth members at SOSA should submit a written request to the SOSA Club Secretary by end of June each year. The request should be in essay format and include the following information:
In exchange for receiving the bursary, the recipient(s) are expected to contribute 50 hrs of volunteer work to SOSA in the year in which they are awarded the bursary. Bursary funds will be released to the recipient(s) at an hourly rate as their work logs are reported to the Club Treasurer via their mentor.
To apply for the bursary program, youth members at SOSA should submit a written request to the SOSA Club Secretary by end of June each year. The request should be in essay format and include the following information:
- Background Information about yourself
- Why you are applying for the bursary
- Your flying goals for the season
- How you are prepared to help the club
