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Air Cadet League of Canada Alberta Provincial Committee

Resources for Cadets

Scholarships, awards, and opportunities beyond the squadron.

The squadron is just the start. These provincial and national opportunities are open to Alberta air cadets:

Scholarships Honours & Awards Aeromodelling Effective Speaking Useful links

Scholarships

The big ones: the Glider Pilot Training Course and Power Pilot Training Course put cadets at the controls of real aircraft, with training paid for. Provincial and national academic scholarships are also available to senior cadets. Ask your squadron's training officer about deadlines — applications typically run through the fall and winter.

Recognition & Scholarships Handbook January 2026 · The consolidated guide to APC scholarships and awards PDF APC Scholarship Application Form May 2023 PDF Robert Barraclough Air Cadet Leadership Scholarship Scholarship information PDF

Honours & Awards

Alberta recognizes outstanding cadets each year, including at the provincial HART ceremony. Watch the Awards & Recognition news category for nominations and results.

APC Awards & Honours Nomination Form May 2023 PDF APC Top Cadet Nomination Form May 2023 PDF Alberta Outstanding Air Cadet Nomination Form PDF

Aeromodelling

Building and flying model aircraft is a hands-on way into aviation. Cadets can get started through the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC) and its Alberta clubs:

Aircraft Modelling for Royal Canadian Air Cadets Program booklet PDF Model Aeronautics Association of Canada — Information PDF MAAC Clubs — Alberta, Nunavut & NWT PDF

Effective Speaking

The League's Effective Speaking program builds a skill you'll use for life, with squadron, provincial, and national levels of competition. Learn how to enter.