CABAA Aviation Scholarships
Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) · Chicagoland, IL
$2,000 – $22,200
12+ awards, one application
Free to apply. Amounts and dates come from the provider's official page on the date shown; always confirm there before applying.
At a glance
- Award
- $2,000 – $22,200 (Varies by award; several awards cover full training course costs. Pilot-specific awards range from $2,000 (Professional Development) to approximately $22,200 (FlightSafety/CAE Pilot Training, 2 awards).)
- Status
- Check dates
- Cycle
- Annual; applications typically open in early spring with a deadline around May 31 each year
- Who it's for
- Open to all
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Commercial, Multi-engine, Any certificate or rating
- Region
- Chicagoland, IL
- Membership
- Paid membership in the host organization is required to apply
Who this is for
Open to students and aviation professionals committed to business aviation, with preference given to Chicagoland area residents; advanced pilot training awards require at minimum a Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument Rating and 250 or more flight hours. Recipients must hold (free) CABAA membership. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA)'s official page, including the membership requirement. Applying is free.
- Line up the slow pieces early: recommendation letters, transcripts, and any medical or student pilot certificate the provider asks for.
- Write the essay with numbers, not passion: name your certificate goal, your school, your hours so far, and exactly what this award covers. Build your plan so every figure in the essay is real.
CABAA Aviation Scholarships: quick answers
How much is the CABAA Aviation Scholarships?
The published award is $2,000 – $22,200. Varies by award; several awards cover full training course costs. Pilot-specific awards range from $2,000 (Professional Development) to approximately $22,200 (FlightSafety/CAE Pilot Training, 2 awards). One application cycle covers multiple awards (12+ awards, one application).
When is the CABAA Aviation Scholarships deadline?
Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Annual; applications typically open in early spring with a deadline around May 31 each year.
Who is eligible for the CABAA Aviation Scholarships?
Open to students and aviation professionals committed to business aviation, with preference given to Chicagoland area residents; advanced pilot training awards require at minimum a Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument Rating and 250 or more flight hours. Recipients must hold (free) CABAA membership. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
How do I apply for the CABAA Aviation Scholarships?
Apply for free on Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA)'s official page. There is no application fee, and no legitimate aviation scholarship charges one or asks for your Social Security number. Have your essay, recommendation letters, and any required certificates ready before the window opens.
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