Are you a passionate student striving for a career in aviation management, planning, marketing, or policy? The Canadian Airports Council (CAC), in partnership with InterVISTAS, is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Gerry Bruno Scholarship—a prestigious $5,000 award designed to support the next generation of aviation leaders!
This biennial scholarship recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and innovation in aviation-related fields. Named in honor of Gerry Bruno, the founding CEO of InterVISTAS and a respected leader in commercial airport management, this scholarship aims to foster the same dedication, analytical skills, and forward-thinking approach that defined his career.
The aviation industry is rapidly evolving, requiring professionals with strategic planning, policy knowledge, and marketing expertise to shape its future. If you’re studying a field such as Economics, Business, Statistics, Planning, or Geography or other disciplines applicable to aviation planning, management, policy, and/or marketing at an accredited Canadian university or college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA, this scholarship could be a valuable stepping stone toward achieving your aviation career goals!
The application deadline is March 30, 2025. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to fuel your aviation ambitions!
For complete scholarship details and to apply, visit:
Gerry Bruno Scholarship Information
Elevate Aviation is proud to promote opportunities like this that empower the next generation of aviation professionals. Apply today, and take one step closer to an exciting future in the aviation industry!
This scholarship has already helped outstanding students on their path to aviation careers, including:
✈️ David Cojocar – University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (2017)
✈️ Shikaeb Rahi Soratgar – Seneca College, Toronto, ON (2019)
✈️ Nyssa Hansen – University of the Fraser Valley, BC (2023)
Will you be next?
Crystalle is a helicopter Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) with nearly 28 years of experience in aviation. At the age of 19, she relocated from Ontario to Yellowknife to pursue her career and spent her early years traveling across Northern Canada as a helicopter field AME, supporting forest fire operations, wildlife management, and mineral exploration.
Sharon Cheung currently heads up the government affairs team at ALPA Canada where she advocates for safer working conditions on behalf of its 21 pilot groups.
Jadene is an Aviation Events Consultant and Media & Performer Operations Specialist for the Abbotsford International Airshow. She is also a passionate General Aviation Volunteer.
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