Application Procedures

CadetInvest Announcement UPDATE - Dec 2025
Lift/Top and Scholarship Applications have moved to Registration Zone

Applications open Dec 15, 2025 by 12pm Central.

Applications close Jan 15, 2026 at 12pm Central.

 

Lift/Top Application Link

Scholarship Application Link 

 

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BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The following criteria apply to all scholarships and programs.  Additional criteria will be noted within the specifics of an individual scholarship's or program's description.

1. Be a current CAP Cadet 

2. Be enrolled in a course of study during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded.

3. Possess and maintain an academic and discipline standard acceptable to the school you attend.

4. Have NOT been a previous recipient for the scholarship or program to which you are applying. 

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HOW TO APPLY

1. Log on to e-Services.

2. Register for 2026 CAP Scholarship Application | 01 Mar 2026 | 9054 in Registration Zone by following all instructions provided and selecting the Register button at the bottom of the page.

3. Register for at least one Scholarship Subevent.  You can apply for multiple. You will only be considered for the Scholarships for which you submit an application.

   • Supplemental uploads will be required for some Scholarships. 

   • Upload your Resume (if needed), Letter of Recommendation (LoR) (if needed), and additional required documents as applicable. Combine all documents into one file before upload.

   • Each scholarship or financial assistance program has different document requirements. See the Scholarships page for requirements for specific scholarships. Be sure to check the instructions for EACH scholarship or financial assistance program to which you are applying for document requirements. 

   • Follow the file structure instructions on each scholarship submission page.  Example: CAPID_LastName_ScholarshipDocs.   

4. Submit your complete application prior to the published deadline (15 January at 12:00 noon Central Time). You will receive an email notification from Registration Zone that the application is submitted

5. Your applications will be evaluated based on the Objective Points System and the quality of your supplemental documents.

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NOTES ABOUT APPLYING & DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD:

All applications must be completed through the Registration Zone Scholarship event and subevents. Check the requirements for each scholarship or program to which you are applying and upload all required documents as instructed.  

Resume: If required for the scholarship for which you are applying, you must include a document in resume format, not longer than 2 pages, detailing any academic, community, or CAP activities not addressed on previous tabs of the application.  Please include a statement about your future goals. If applying for a flying scholarship, include any relevant aeronautical experiences, including those outsides of CAP.

Letter of Recommendation: If you are applying for a flight scholarship or other flight program, you may upload one (1) letter of recommendation from an instructor pilot who has flown with you.  Other scholarships may require a letter of recommendation and so check the scholarship or program-specific sub-page. If you have multiple documents of the same type, combine them all into one document before upload.

Flight Plan: If you are applying for a flight scholarship or program, write a detailed statement describing how you will spend your scholarship. Please use the Cadet Wings Student Guide as a reference for flight scholarships.  (select your preferred “Flight Path Method” and “Flight Path Track” found in CAPP 60-43, Cadet Wings Student Guide, indicate the airport from which you would fly, the name of the FBO/CFI, how often you will fly, when you will begin and end your training, etc.).

Hanna Memorial Essay: Please upload Hanna's essay if you are applying for this scholarship. The link to the document is on the Flight Scholarships page.

You are not required to provide transcripts, test scores, student certificate, etc., at this time. CAP will request those documents from you only if you are selected to receive a scholarship or enroll in a program. CAP will validate the information you provide on this electronic application with your official school transcript.

How do I know if I am selected?   NHQ will post the names of the winners online and the members that have been selected for a scholarship will receive an email with details on what supporting documents they need to provide. 

Does an IB (International Baccalaureate) course count as an AP (Advanced Placement) course?  Yes, IB courses are considered a dual enrollment course and would count towards the AP completed courses.

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