Gift Catalog
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Once you submit your application, it's final. Similar to how you submit the Common App for college applications, your application is locked. Make sure you have all your materials ready at the time you hit submit.
Important Notes:
Most scholarships require document uploads. Review requirements on this page and each individual scholarship listing. Prepare your documents in advance so you can be efficient with your application submission.
You must NOT have received any CAP ... scholarships listed below in the prior three years.
Academic Scholarships
For Academic Scholarships, applicants must meet the minimum prerequisites below:
Must have earned Billy Mitchell Award or higher
Must be a high school senior, high school graduate, or hold a GED
Must be accepted to a college/school or provide proof that an application has been made
Must attend a post-secondary school or college
Must ... scholarships are monetary awards used to support CAP Cadets pursuing their undergraduate or graduate education. Monies are to be used for tuition, books, or room and board at any post-secondary school (i.e.: college, university, vocational-technical school, etc.). Scholarship recipients must ensure that the money is used responsibly. Scholarship amounts vary but are generally in the range of $1,000 - $2,500.
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Board of Governors Academic Scholarship
There are academic and flight scholarships available. For more information about eligibility and application procedures, please visit the CadetInvest page.
This winter, 244 cadets applied for CAP’s college and flight scholarship program. Fifty-one are considered highly qualified having garnered academic achievement on par with USAF Academy freshman, and 71 cadets seeking flying scholarships have already soloed. The scholarship panel is reviewing applications now. Will you receive an award? Find out in March, with wing commanders receiving 24 hours’ advance notice via email. Recipient's will be notified in March with public release posted on Cadet Program's Scholarship Home page linked here.
Aerospace/STEM educators are invited to apply for an AOPA flight training scholarship supported by AOPA Foundation funds, and the deadlines are approaching. Eligible educators are those who are teaching the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Curriculum and are interested in pursuing a primary pilot certificate such a as private, sport or recreational pilot certificate. These awards, up to 20 scholarships of $10,000, are a benefit of AOPA membership
In addition, AOPA offers 80 $10,000 scholarships to ... students ages 15-18.
For more about membership and scholarships, please visit the following links:
Free AV8RS memberships to high school students.
Free six-month memberships to prospective and current student pilots.
Other membership options.
Other scholarship options.
DEADLINES
To receive priority consideration, flight training scholarship applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) Sunday, March 1. The final deadline for scholarship applications is Sunday, March 15, at 11:59 p.m.
For more information, VISIT AOPA.ORG.
AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) is awarding 20 flight training scholarships of $5,000 each to deserving high school students who are passionate about pursuing a pilot's certificate. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is 5 p.m. May 19.
Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria
Current high school student, 15-18 years old
U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
Parent or guardian approval (under 18 years of age)
Not have completed a sport, recreational, glider or private certificate at time of application
Minimum GPA of 2.75
Complete solo flight or achieve pilot certificate within one year of receiving the scholarship
For additional information and to apply, visit the AOPA website. GO NOW.
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:
Cadet Wings
Lift/TOP
Scholarships
For details on each program, see the Quick Links below.
Quick Links
Cadet ... Wings
Lift and Top
Scholarships
What is Cadet Wings?
How to Apply
Scholarships
Navigator Resources
Cadet Lift Program
Scholarship Application Procedures
Cadet Wings Guide
Cadet TOP Program
Scholarship Finalist Instructions
Program Graduates
Lift/TOP Finalist Instructions
When do I apply?
The application window for Cadet Wings opens ... on July 1st at 8:00am and closes Sept 1st at 12 noon Central Time.
The application window for Lift/TOP for Winter NCSAs Only is open Sept 15-Oct 6 at 12 noon Central Time.
The application window for Lift/TOP for Summer NCSAs and Scholarships is Dec 15-Jan 15 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
Scholarship Applications are in Registration Zone
2027 Scholarship applications are projected to open on Dec 15, 2026 by 12pm Central.
2027 Applications close Jan 15, 2027 at 12pm Central.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The following criteria apply to all Cadet scholarships. Additional criteria will be noted within the specifics of an individual scholarship's description.
Be a current and active CAP Cadet in good standing
Have NOT been a previous recipient for a scholarship in the prior ... three years
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Be a minimum high school senior at the time of application and age 17 by March 1, 2027
Be enrolled in a course of study during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded
Possess and maintain an academic and discipline standard acceptable to the school you attend
HOW TO APPLY
Log on to e-Services.
Submit the primary Scholarship application in Registration Zone by following all instructions provided ... and selecting the Register button at the bottom of the page.
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 has
Looking for a way to fund your flying aspirations? Want $$ for college? Only 1 day left to apply for Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs Scholarships! You must apply by 2359CST 15 January for 2019 awards. Check out our CadetInvest Pages for details. We offer flight and academic scholarships, financial assistance to attend National Cadet Special Activities and funding to receive your private pilot certificate. Thanks to CAP members and employees and the US Air Force we are offering the largest portfolio ever. Don't miss this opportunity to help fund your aspirations for attending a post-secondary school or to fly!
CAP does not normally provide primary flight training for members. That said, we do have a lot of members who are also Certified Flight Instructors and often willing to provide training to members at reduced rates. Depending on your locality, CAP members may also have access to military aero clubs and their flight instructors which can be significantly cheaper than going through a normal commercial operation. We have several scholarships that help CAP Cadets obtain a pilot's license. See the scholarships page for details. Once you have your license, you can fly with CAP CFIs in CAP aircraft to increase your ratings which can also be significantly cheaper than a commercial operation again.
