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CadetInvest
Scholarships and Financial Assistance Programs
What is CadetInvest?
Civil Air Patrol offers financial assistance and scholarships for cadets. These programs connect cadets, their aspirations and funding partners to maximize cadet experiences and support.
The applications are in Registration Zone. The following financial assistance programs are offered:
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Cadet Wings
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Lift/TOP
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Scholarships
For details on each program, see the Quick Links below.
Quick Links
When do I apply?
The application window for Cadet Wings opens on July 1st, 2026 at 8:00am and closes Sept 1st, 2026 at 12 noon Central Time.
The application window for Lift/TOP for Winter 2026 NCSAs Only is open Sept 15-Oct 8, 2025 at 12 noon Central Time.
The application window for Lift/TOP for Summer 2026 NCSAs and Scholarships is Dec 15, 2025-Jan 15, 2026 at 12 noon Central Time.
How do I apply?
UPDATE April 2026: All applications are located in Registration Zone.
Please note: Once you submit your application, it is final and cannot be edited or updated.
Is the application first come, first serve?
No. Lift/TOP, Cadet Wings, and Scholarship applications are reviewed after the application window closes. Your submission date is not weighed in your application, but all unit and wing commander approvals must be received by the deadline.
Submitting an application does not guarantee funding will be awarded.
How do I know what I qualify for?
There are some basic qualifications you must meet for all programs.
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Be a current, active CAP Cadet in good standing.
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Have not been a recipient of the scholarship or Cadet Wings before.
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May apply for Lift/Top financial assistance each session.
Each program will have specific criteria for eligibility. It is important to become familiar with the qualifications before you start your application.
Please note: Submitting an application does not guarantee funding will be awarded for any program.
