Flight Scholarships

Special Eligibility Requirements for Flight Scholarships

Must be at least 16 years old by 1 June 2013.
You will be required to obtain a Third Class Medical Certificate to receive a flight scholarship. However, you are not required to have one at the time that you apply.

These scholarships are taxable events. You will receive a 1099 at the end of the year.

CAP FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS

CAP offers flight scholarships to help members attain a private pilot's license. Applicants who have earned their solo badge or graduated from an aerospace-related special activity are especially encouraged to apply.

There are no other special eligibility requirements for this scholarship and these scholarships can be used for local flight training at an FBO, training on CAP aircraft with a CAP instructor or at a flight academy.

Both cadets and senior members are eligible for this scholarship.

Apply in accordance with the directions on the application procedures page.

ORDER OF DAEDALIANS - Maj Gen Lucas V Beau Flight Scholarships

The Order of Daedalians, a national fraternity of military pilots, awards five $2,100 flight scholarships in the name of former CAP National Commander Maj Gen Lucas V Beau to help deserving CAP cadets earn their FAA private pilot's license (the scholarship may not be used to obtain additional ratings). Applicants who have earned their solo badge or graduated from an aerospace-related special activity are especially encouraged to apply.

Special Eligibility Requirements
1. Be a current CAP cadet and aspiring military aviator;
2. Be at least 16, but not have turned 19, on 1 June 2013;
3. Possess vision 20/50 or better (corrected to 20/20);

Apply in accordance with the directions on the application procedures page.

HQ CAP screens and rank-orders the applications. The Daedalians make the final selection and announce their decision in May. Scholarships are paid by reimbursing flight training expenses incurred between 1 June 2013 and 15 May 2014. All applicants will automatically be considered for a CAP General Aviation Flight Scholarship.

Download the Daedalian Scholarship flier

SPAATZ ASSOCIATION - Aerospace Leadership Scholarships

The Spaatz Association annually sponsors scholarships to help CAP cadets advance their flight training from solo to private pilot. A limited amount of the scholarship may also be used to attend a CAP leadership activity.

Special Eligibility Requirements
1. Be a current CAP cadet who has earned the Mitchell Award;
2. Have earned solo wings in a powered aircraft;
3. Maintain a 3.0 GPA (normalized);
4. Have not been selected for a similar scholarship or grant.

For application procedures and deadlines, visit www.spaatz.org

While HQ CAP helps publicize this scholarship, it is funded by The Spaatz Association, which selects the scholarship recipients. Apply directly to The Spaatz Association, not HQ CAP.