In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, Air Canada and CAE have revealed the eight winners of the 2025 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships on March 6, 2025.
The two Montreal-based aviation companies have joined together to award scholarships to eight women across Canada who are pursuing careers as commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers.
“Air Canada is proud to be a leader fostering the next generation of women pursuing careers as pilots or maintenance engineers,” said Air Canada executive vice president, chief human resources officer, and public affairs Arielle Meloul-Wechsler. “Initiatives like the Captain Judy Cameron scholarship help inspire and encourage women undertaking non-traditional aviation careers, which in turn develop diverse, rich synergies in our industry and supports young women in STEM.”
CAE vice president, performance, strategy and marketing Marie-Christine Cloutier said: "Women will play a key role in meeting the aviation industry's demand for pilots in the future, and the CAE women in flight programme and Captain Judy Cameron scholarship provide invaluable, merit-based support to deserving recipients. It is essential for girls and young women to see strong role models in aviation, to know that a career in this industry is not only possible but achievable."
Judy Cameron was the first Canadian woman to pilot for Air Canada and was captain of a Boeing 777.
Cameron, who is now retired, said: “The highlight of my year is informing recipients that they are receiving the Captain Judy Cameron scholarship. These young women not only excel in their own training but are actively encouraging other women in their aviation journeys.”