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CadetInvest
Scholarships and Financial Assistance Programs
2025 Scholarship recipients have been notified via email
What is CadetInvest?
CadetInvest is a financial assistance platform for Civil Air Patrol cadets. This program connects cadets, their aspirations and funding partners to maximize cadet experiences and support.
The CadetInvest application is used to apply for the following programs:
- Cadet Wings
- Lift/TOP
- Scholarships
For details on each CadetInvest program, see the Quick Links below.
Link to Nov 21, 2024 CadetInvest Informational Webinar Recording
Quick Links
Cadet Wings |
Lift and Top |
Scholarships |
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What is Cadet Wings? |
How to Apply |
Academic Scholarships |
Navigator Resources |
Cadet Lift Program |
Flight Scholarships |
Cadet Wings Guide |
Cadet TOP Program |
School Specific Scholarships |
Program Graduates |
Finalist Instructions |
Other Scholarships |
When do I apply?
The application window for Cadet Wings closed Sept 15, 2024 at 12 noon Central Time.
The application window for Lift/TOP and Scholarships is Oct 1, 2024-Jan 15, 2025 at 12 noon Central Time.
How do I apply?
In the designated application window, apply through the e-Services "CadetInvest" module. A link can be found here.
Please note: Once you submit your application, it is final and cannot be edited or updated.
Is the CadetInvest application first come, first serve?
It depends on the program under CadetInvest.
Fully completed Cadet Wings applications are processed on a rolling basis during its application window.
Lift/TOP and Scholarships are reviewed after the application window closes. Your submission date is not weighed in your application.
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 CAP Cadet.
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Have not been a recipient of the scholarship or program before. There are several options when applying.
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Possess and maintain an academic standard acceptable to the school you attend.
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If applying for an Academic Scholarship, be enrolled in a full-time course of study during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded.
Each program will have specific criteria for eligibility. It is important to become familiar with the qualifications before you start your application. The step-by-step guide to the application procedure may be found here.
