CAP Scholarships

Posted by Maj Paul Cianciolo on November 1st, 2009 filed in Cadet Programs, Professional Development, Scholarships

Civil Air Patrol provides nearly $300,000 in scholarship opportunities for its cadets each year.  There are also a few scholarships available for it’s officers attending college.  Cadets on a CAP scholarship can even earn a pilot’s license.  Too many of the scholarships go unused, so apply today!

Click here to go to the CAP Scholarship homepage.

The 2010 scholarship application process is new and will be online.  The application module will be in eServices on the left side, and the restricted admin module will be on the right side of the screen.

Application Process:

Cadets will log-in to eServices and select the Scholarship application module.  They will be asked to verify that the contact information in eServices is correct, and then they will answer a series of questions about their CAP service and academic achievements.  Next, they will upload their resume and letter of recommendation, which must be in PDF format.  Finally, they will confirm that the information that they gave is correct and submit the application.

Scoring System:

The scoring will be conducted in three parts.

1. An objective overview of the member’s CAP service.
2. An objective overview of the member’s academic achievements.
3. An evaluation of the member’s letter of recommendation and resume.

The CAP Service portion has 72 possible points, the academic achievement portion has 73 possible points and the evaluation portion has 60 possible points, for a total of 205 possible points.  The objective scoring points are listed here (PDF).  The evaluation of the attachments will be completed by a committee comprised of three volunteers.

Role of Squadron Commander:

To be selected for a scholarship, all applicants must be approved by their Squadron Commander.  Leave the applicant’s name in the “not approved” section for those whose personal conduct or attitude is deemed unsatisfactory.  Unit commanders will have from 16 Jan to 1 Feb to approve the applications.

Scholarship Procedures:

Cadets that have been selected for a scholarship will receive a contract through e-mail.  Cadets must sign the contract, along with a parent (if the cadet is a minor).  It will explain that they need to provide original copies of their school transcripts, ACT/SAT scores and other supporting documents before they can receive their scholarship.

NatCap Wing members with questions or concerns may e-mail NatCap Cadet Programs at cp@natcapwg.cap.gov.