Spaatz Association Aerospace Leadership Scholarships
Scholarship Name:
Spaatz Association Aerospace Leadership Scholarships
Purpose:
Let’s face it, flying is expensive. CAP cadets generally come from modest means. Many of us wanted to get our private licenses as cadets, but could never get the money together. Those of us who fly understand the meaning of the old adage “Because I fly, I envy no man.” This scholarship is our way to help those achieve the dream of flight.
Eligibility:
Are you a Civil Air Patrol cadet who has:
- Earned your Mitchell Award,
- Earned your Solo Wings in a powered aircraft,
- Maintained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school,
If so, then you are eligible to apply for The Spaatz Association Aerospace Leadership Scholarship!*
The scholarship is intended to be used primarily to bring a cadet from solo to his/her private pilot’s license. A limited amount of the scholarship may also be used to attend a CAP leadership activity, or to serve in a leadership position at a suitable CAP activity.
The scholarship must be used within one year of award and while the winner is still an active cadet in good standing.
* Applicants must not have received (or been selected for) a similar flight scholarship in the past.
Value:
$3500.00
Application Submission Process and Completion Date:
Applications are accepted until December 31 for the following year’s scholarship.
1) A resume of your CAP career (resume must include your full name, CAP grade, CAPSN, address, phone, and email address)
2) Proof of academic standing
3) Three letters of recommendation: one from your Squadron Commander or Deputy for Cadets, one from your flight instructor, and one from an individual of your choice;
4) A personal statement explaining what you’ve done for the Civil Air Patrol, what the scholarship will be used for, and how your use of the scholarship will benefit the Civil Air Patrol in the future (2 pages maximum)
5) A full-length picture in CAP uniform (preferably service dress, but not a utility uniform)
Scholarship applications close on December 31 each year.
The scholarship will be awarded at The Spaatz Association Mid-Winter Dinner, typically held in conjunction with the CAP Winter Command Council meeting in early March.
Application:
Fill out the application online
History/Background:
The United States Air Force has espoused three basic core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. The CAP Cadet Program both builds and demands integrity as part of its cadets training. As Spaatzen, we wish to encourage excellence in the cadets through our service. To accomplish this, we voted to offer a scholarship with the vision of promoting enduring aerospace leadership through continued general aviation flight training and CAP leadership activities.
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