Elevate Aviation’s Yvonne Bohme Bursary

A career in aviation means extensive training, which can be very costly. Understanding the financial challenge, Elevate Aviation has several programs available to help fund your aviation career training. Women who show exceptional potential and need financial assistance throughout the training process may apply for the bursary programs listed below.

Applications are typically open in the fall of each year. Please visit the Elevate Aviation website for more details.

The Yvonne Bohme Bursary

Yvonne Bohme was the first female air traffic controller in the Edmonton Alberta Area Control Centre. Retiring after over 26 years, Yvonne was a trailblazer in the industry. This bursary is awarded to assist women in obtaining careers in Air Traffic Services as Tower Air Traffic Controllers, Area Air Traffic Controllers, Flight Service Specialists, and Technicians.

$1,000 will be awarded to successful applicants.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a female identifying and residing in Canada. They must be placed on course for an Air Traffic Control or Flight Service program. They must show financial need, have a passion for aviation and a willingness to work hard.