SkyAlyne is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the SkyAlyne-sponsored scholarships, awarded through the RCAF Foundation’s 2026 Student Scholarship Program.
The recipients of the 2026 SkyAlyne-sponsored scholarships are:
- Shaylene Abrey-Webster – Toronto Metropolitan University, Aerospace Engineering
- Ciara Browne – University of Toronto, Aerospace Engineering
- Amelia Chalus – University of Victoria, Aerospace Engineering
- Kain Cristofaro – Seneca Polytechnic, Pilot
- Connor Ejetsiak – First Nations Technical Institute, Commercial Fixed-Wing Pilot
- Sophie Essien – University of Saskatchewan, Avionics Systems Engineering
- Dhruv Nikalwala – University of British Columbia Okanagan, Avionics
- Norah Petrou – University of Waterloo, Aerospace Engineering
- Colin Phillips – First Nations Technical Institute, Commercial Pilot
- Jakub Spehar – BCIT, Commercial Aviation
“SkyAlyne is proud to support these students in their pursuit of higher education and careers in aviation and aerospace,” says Kevin Lemke, General Manager of SkyAlyne. “These scholarships are one way we can invest in the communities where we live and operate, while helping to build pathways that can lead to meaningful opportunities in Canada’s aerospace and defence sectors. We congratulate this year’s recipients and wish them continued success in their studies.”
The scholarship initiative reflects a shared commitment by SkyAlyne and the RCAF Foundation to foster greater inclusion and representation in STEM fields, reduce barriers to post-secondary education, and invest in the next generation of talent within communities connected to the FAcT program ecosystem.
SkyAlyne is also committed to working with next generation leaders over the long-term, recognizing that meaningful lasting value stems from being part of a network of organizations and individuals that share common purpose. SkyAlyne is excited to welcome our 10 recipients into this broader network.
SkyAlyne is proud to support the RCAF Foundation on this initiative and looks forward to following the accomplishments of these students as they continue their educational journeys!
