Core Points - Air Canada and CAE are continuing their collaboration to support women in aviation through the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, with applications for the 2026 edition opening on November 1, 2025 [1][6] - Up to eight scholarships will be awarded to young Canadian women pursuing careers as commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers, with four recipients becoming ambassadors for the CAE Women in Flight program [2][8] - The scholarship program, named after Air Canada's first female pilot, aims to inspire and support the next generation of women in aviation, having doubled the number of recipients since its inception in 2019 [5][3] Scholarship Details - The Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships were launched in 2019, initially awarding four scholarships, which increased to eight in 2023 due to the partnership between Air Canada and CAE [5][3] - The scholarship recipients are not only future pilots but also role models, actively mentoring and encouraging other women to pursue careers in aviation [3][4] - The need for new commercial pilots is significant, with an estimated 60,000 required in North America by 2034, highlighting the importance of initiatives like the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship [4] CAE Women in Flight Program - The CAE Women in Flight Ambassador program aims to inspire young girls and women to pursue careers in aviation, addressing the fact that only 5% of pilots worldwide are women [9][10] - The program has expanded partnerships with airline customers to increase scholarship availability, promoting leadership and community involvement among female aviation aspirants [10][9] - CAE's commitment to empowering women in aviation is reflected in its initiatives, which include scholarships ranging from partially funded to fully funded pilot training [10]