Many factors came together to allow us (The BC General Aviation Association) to offer these scholarships.
1. Generous contributions by the late Erissa Yong & Dr. Harshbir Toor.
2. A strong and productive partnership with our affiliate organization The BC Aviation Council.
If you would like more information on how to help continue the legacy of the Erissa Yong Memorial bursary please CLICK HERE.
We wish to thank all those that applied for the awards and encourage those that did not apply and those that were not chosen this year to submit an application for the 2022 awards.
Erissa Yong Memorial BCGA Bursary $2000
Awarded to a pilot or student pilot who has overcome adversity in his or her life.
Purpose
This award is to recognize the perseverance of a pilot, student pilot or aircraft maintenance engineer that has overcome adversity. The scholarship is to be used to further the recipients aviation education or flight training towards basic or advanced licenses or ratings.
Awarded to a pilot or student pilot who has overcome adversity in his or her life.
Purpose
This award is to recognize the perseverance of a pilot or student pilot that has overcome adversity. The scholarship is to be used to further the recipients aviation education or flight training towards basic or advanced licenses or ratings.