Cadet Scholarship and Award Opportunities

Check out the following topics below:

• Civil Air Patrol 

  • • Cadet Activity Scholarships

    • Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP)

    • Flight Scholarships

    • Special Awards for Cadets

• Aviation and Other Scholarships

Cadet Activity Scholarships

How much does WAWG contribute?

Typically, WAWG approves scholarships on the grounds that 1/3 of the cost will be paid by Washington Wing, 1/3 will be paid by the Cadet's local squadron, and 1/3 will be paid by the Cadet. This is dependent on funds for the year.

Some squadrons have differing policies on how much of an activity they will help a Cadet with. This is often more affected by the squadron's own financial situation than anything. Because of this, Washington Wing will, under some circumstances, help with up to 50% of the activity cost.

How do I apply?

• 1. Follow the instructions in WAWGP 9 on the WAWG Publications Page.

Cadet Character and Leadership Foundation

CCLF offers scholarships to hardworking and dedicated CAP cadets who would like financial help to attend leadership focused CAP activities. If you are attending a leadership-related National Cadet Special Activity or encampment this summer (or any leadership activity at any time of the year for that matter), the CCLF may grant you a scholarship for a percentage of the activity cost. The application process is extremely simple, and more often than not, the CCLF will graciously provide a scholarship. 

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship to help fund a leadership-focused cadet activity that you are attending this summer, check out the Cadet Character and Leadership Foundation website. 

Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP)

Thanks to Air Force support, CAP has special funding available to cover encampment fees and uniforms with an emphasis on serving economically disadvantaged cadets. An inability to afford encampment will not hold back cadets who want to participate in an encampment. Assistance is available to cadets and is targeted towards low-income families and first-time attendees.

• Cadet Encampment Assistance Program

Flight Scholarships

By far some of the most rewarding activities in Civil Air Patrol are those aimed at teaching Cadets to fly! Likewise, these activities are often the most expensive to attend. Because of this, Washington Wing encourages Cadets to look outside the Wing for scholarships in addition to and before applying for a cadet activity scholarship from Washington Wing.

Below are some links to scholarships and organizations who provide scholarships to Cadet student pilots, for flying lessons and/or Cadet flying activities. Note that some of these scholarships are only available to Cadets who have already completed a solo flight.

• Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters: CAP Flight Scholarships

• Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol: Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, Jr. Flight Scholarship

• Spaatz Association: Aerospace Leadership Scholarships

Cadets are also encouraged to contact local chapters of such organizations as the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, and other community clubs that provide scholarships to outstanding young people.

Special Awards for Cadets and Cadet Programs members

Check out the link below for more information about Awards and Decorations you may earn in the Cadet Program!

• CAP NHQ - Cadet Special Awards

  • • Cadet of the Year

    • Frank G. Brewer CAP Memorial Aerospace Award

    • Air Force Association Award to Outstanding CAP Cadets

    • Air Force Association AE Cadet of the Year Award

    • Veterans of Foreign Wars' Cadet of the Year Award

    • The Congressional Award

    • President's Active Lifestyle Award

    • The Presidential Physical Fitness Award

    • and more...

Aviation and Other Scholarships

• Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA)

• Air Traffic Control Association Scholarships (ATCA) 

  • Alpha Eta Rho Scholarship - Contact: Alpha Eta Rho, National Headquarters 4627 Ocean Blvd., #220 San Diego, CA 92109

• American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

• AOPA Flight Training Scholarships (AOPA)

• Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM)

  • Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association Scholarship (ADMA) 

• Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC)

• AvScholars

• Bremerton Pilots Association - Youth Aviation Scholarship

• Cascade Warbirds - Memorial Scholarship

• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• Jennifer Dunn-Thomson Scholarship

• National Air Transportation Association (NATA)

• National Association of Rocketry

• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)

• National Gay Pilots Association Scholarships 

• Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots

• “No Essay” College Scholarship

• Order of the Daedalians - Maj Gen Lucas V Beau Flight Scholarship

• Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA)

• Scholarship America Scholarships

• United Negro College Fund Scholarships

• Whirly-Girls Scholarships

• Women in Aviation International Scholarship (WAI)

  • Zonta - Amelia Earhart Fellowship Award

More Listings

• Air Line Pilots Association - "Cleared to Dream" Student Site - Visit the ALPA student site for a long list of scholarship opportunities

• Cornerstone Aviation - Scholarship Listing

  • FlyAccelerated.com - Top 100 Aviation and Flight Training Scholarships and Grants

  • University Aviation Association (UAA) - Scholarship Listing

Financial Aid

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