Civil Air Patrol CadetInvest Scholarships

Civil Air Patrol

$2,500Multiple CadetInvest programs run on separate windows (e.g. Cadet Wings Jul 1-Sep 1) — see gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/cadetinvestLast verified September 28, 2026

Who can apply: Members of Civil Air Patrol.

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Active Civil Air Patrol cadets in good standing, high school seniors or older, can apply for $2,500 academic scholarships that are part of a larger $1.35 million pool of cadet financial aid. You do need current CAP cadet membership. Keep in mind this listing actually bundles many separately named CAP scholarships with their own amounts and rules, so check the sponsor's page for the one that fits you.

What you'll need to apply

  • 2 recommendation letters: 1 to 3 letters combined into one document (academic and flight awards)
  • Resume or activities list: Up to 2 pages (academic and flight awards)
  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance: Proof of college acceptance or application (academic awards)
  • Billy Mitchell Award or higher (academic awards)
  • Essay: Required for the Nick Schroder awards, and a one-page essay for the William Hanna award

Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

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