Aviation Scholarship

There will be ONE (1) CABA Scholarship awarded in each of the following categories: 

1. Professional Pilot
2. Aircraft Maintenance/Repair/Avionics Technician — A&P, Avionics
3. Professional Development in Aviation Management & Operations — Scheduling & Dispatch, Airport Management, Certified Aviation Manager (CAM), Flight Attendant, or other professional development opportunities approved by the committee/board.

One (1) successful candidate in each category will receive an award in the amount of up to $8,000 which will be disbursed directly to the training entity (flight school, etc.).

An initial disbursement will be made upon acceptance of the award, with subsequent disbursements to be made upon completion of certain milestones to be determined by the committee. 

Acceptance of a CABA Foundation scholarship includes a commitment to active participation in CABA for a minimum of one (1) year, including attendance at CABA events and involvement in volunteer or outreach activities as available, supporting the mission of the organization and the General and Business Aviation community.

NOTE: Applicants for initial/advanced flight training or cabin crew must include in their essay, which scholarship is being applied for as well as a stated intent to pursue a career pathway to General or Business Aviation (not the airlines). In addition, applicants should indicate their desire to contribute back to the industry through assisting their respective membership organizations with mentoring, public relations, career development events, or other areas as opportunities are presented.

Applications will be assessed for completeness and overall quality, giving weight to the essay and career goals. The scholarship committee may request interviews with applicants.