Bill Wehrle Scholarship
In 2017, Perimeter launched the Bill Wehrle Scholarship after the late Bill Wehrle, a pioneer in Manitoba aviation and founder of Perimeter Aviation, who passed away on June 4, 2015. Mr. Wehrle started Perimeter Aviation in 1960 as Canada’s first private Instrument Flight Rating (IFR) School. His vision and determination laid the foundation for his company to grow from a one-person operation to become one of Canada’s most successful regional airlines. Along the way, he personally logged more than 30,000 hours of flying time while his company provided the foundation to launch many aviators into aviation careers across Canada and around the world. Together with honoring the late Bill Wehrle, this scholarship program has been created to provide financial assistance and encouragement for Indigenous students looking to join the exciting field of aviation.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria to be considered:
-Canadian citizen
-Identify as Indigenous
-Grade 12 Diploma
-Evidenced interest in the field of aviation
Exciting Careers in Aviation in one of the three streams:
-Commercial Pilots
-Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
-Aviation Management
How to Apply
There are two ways to apply:
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: JULY 15, 2022
Mail: Completed application form and essay can be mailed to the following address:
Bill Wehrle Scholarship
626 Ferry Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3H 0T7
Email: Completed application form and essay can be submitted by email as follows:
- Scan your application form and essay to PDF format
- Name the PDF files as follows:
– LastName_FirstName_Bill Wehrle Scholarship Application Form.pdf
– LastName_FirstName_Bill Wehrle Scholarship Application Essay.pdf - Email the PDF files of your application form and essay to the following email address:
– HRAdvisor@Perimeter.ca - Please use Bill Wehrle Scholarship Application – Your Name as the Subject line in the email.
