Clementi Family Scholarship
The Clementi Family Scholarship
ITPS (International Test Pilots School) is proud to offer the Clementi Family Scholarship, an annual award providing full tuition funding for one student enrolled in the ITPS Master of Science degree program in Flight Test Engineering.
Established by Giorgio Clementi, founder of the International Test Pilots School in Canada, together with his wife Beverley and their sons Carlo, David, and Vincent, the scholarship reflects the family’s longstanding commitment to advancing the flight test profession and developing the next generation of aerospace leaders. Through their vision, dedication, and leadership, the Clementi family has grown ITPS into a world-class centre of excellence for flight test training, education, and research.
Supporting the Future of Flight Test
The flight test profession depends upon individuals with curiosity, discipline, technical excellence, and a willingness to tackle complex challenges. Through the Clementi Family Scholarship, the Clementi family seeks to identify and support aspiring flight test engineers who have demonstrated those qualities and are prepared to take the next step toward becoming leaders in the profession.
By investing in exceptional individuals who might otherwise lack access to advanced flight test education, the scholarship helps strengthen the future of the international flight test community and ensures that the profession continues to benefit from talented, dedicated, and innovative engineers.
Purpose of the Scholarship
The Clementi Family Scholarship is intended to create opportunities for talented individuals who have demonstrated a genuine commitment to pursuing a career in Flight Test Engineering, but who would not normally have access to sponsorship through military organizations, government agencies, or major aerospace manufacturers.
The scholarship recognizes that some of the most promising future flight test professionals are those who have pursued their interest through personal initiative, determination, and self-directed effort. It seeks to support individuals who have already demonstrated a passion for flight testing and who possess the potential to make meaningful contributions to the profession.
Award Basis
The Clementi Family Scholarship is awarded based on merit, demonstrated commitment to the flight test profession, and potential for future contribution to the aerospace flight test community, rather than purely on academic achievement. While applicants must satisfy the admission requirements for the Master of Science degree, the selection committee will place significant emphasis on evidence of initiative, perseverance, professional engagement, and a demonstrated desire to pursue Flight Test Engineering as a career.
The scholarship is intended to identify and support individuals who have shown exceptional promise through their actions, achievements, and commitment to the profession, regardless of whether they have had access to traditional military or industry-sponsored development pathways.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
In addition to meeting the academic admission requirements for the ITPS Master of Science degree program, applicants should demonstrate:
- A clear commitment to pursuing a career in Flight Test Engineering.
- Evidence of participation in flight test-related activities, projects, research, operational support, experimental aviation, UAV development, data analysis, or other relevant technical activities.
- A demonstrated history of personal initiative in pursuing flight test knowledge and experience beyond normal academic requirements.
- Exceptional enthusiasm, motivation, and aptitude for the flight test profession.
- The potential to become a future contributor to the global flight test community.
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- Are not currently sponsored by military organizations, government agencies, or major aerospace manufacturers.
- Are not employees of major aerospace manufacturers or organizations that routinely sponsor advanced flight test education.
- Would otherwise face significant financial or institutional barriers to obtaining advanced flight test education.
- Have demonstrated a sustained interest in flight testing through practical involvement, independent study, research, professional development, or
participation in flight test organizations and events. - Are members of the Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE), or demonstrate a commitment to becoming active members of the professional flight test community.
Applicants may be asked to submit:
- A personal statement describing their interest in Flight Test Engineering, their career aspirations, and the steps they have taken to pursue the profession.
- A portfolio or summary of flight test-related activities and achievements.
- Letters of recommendation from instructors, supervisors, flight test professionals, or other individuals familiar with their technical abilities, character, and commitment to the field.
- Evidence of participation in professional organizations, conferences, technical projects, research activities, or flight test-related events.
The one-year Master of Science program
is conducted in parallel with ITPS’s internationally recognized Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer courses, providing students with a rigorous academic and practical foundation in Flight Test Engineering. Graduates acquire the analytical, technical, and professional skills required to contribute to the testing, evaluation, certification, and continued advancement of aerospace systems.
Application Information
For information regarding eligibility, application procedures, and deadlines, please contact:
Sheila Hodgson
Director, Sales and Marketing, ITPS Canada Ltd.
Sheila.Hodgson@ITPSCanada.com
