Chicago Area Business Aviation Association Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Chicago Area Business Aviation Association
Each year CABAA puts more than $100,000 toward scholarships and training awards to help students enter aviation — from graduating high-school seniors heading to aviation college to undergraduates and those seeking professional training to get their “foot in the door.”
Key points
- The 2026 scholarship application window is now open.
- Apply only to the scholarships you actually qualify for. Applicants who select “All” available scholarships will not be considered.
- Application deadline: May 31, 2026
- Finalists selected and interviewed: June 2026
- Recipients notified: July 1, 2026
- Recipients must be current CABAA members. Students can sign up for free membership online.
How to approach this (quick checklist)
1. Read each scholarship’s eligibility requirements carefully.
2. Choose only the scholarships for which you meet the criteria.
3. Gather required materials (transcripts, letters, essays, etc.).
4. Submit your application(s) by May 31, 2026.
5. Keep your CABAA membership active.
Available scholarships and awards
- Ken Johnson Memorial Scholarship
- Scott Herwick Memorial Scholarship
- CABAA Maintenance Committee Financial Scholarship
- CABAA Collegiate Scholarship
- CABAA General Financial Award
- CABAA Professional Development Award
- Aircare FACTS Training Award
- Northrop Aviation FAA Dispatcher
- FlightSafety Principles of Troubleshooting Training Award
- FlightSafety and CAE Maintenance Professional Training Award
- FlightSafety and CAE Professional Pilot Training Award
- CAE ATP-CTP Award
If you want, tell me which scholarships you think you qualify for and I’ll help you decide what to prepare and how to prioritize your applications.
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