Scholarships at Viking Squadron
Civil Air Patrol has many amazing scholarships. If you dream of flight, Civil Air Patrol is the undisputed way to get there! But Viking Squadron leads the way with its own unique aviation scholarship and a squadron cost cap. Here are some scholarships that are available to you as a cadet at Viking.
Youth Aviation Foundation scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the top cadets in Viking Composite Squadron ages 15 and up. Recipients of this scholarship are awarded up to $6,000 off their private pilot's license cost. This scholarship is unique to Viking cadets, and it's valid for half off both plane rental and aviation fuel, up to the allotted scholarship amount! What's more, you can use this scholarship towards flight training within Civil Air Patrol, or at your local FBO! It can be combined with any other scholarship. Fill out the application form and email it to your chain of command to apply.
Family membership cost cap
At Viking Squadron, we love to see entire families join, but we realize that paying for more than a few students can be financially challenging. The yearly dues for each cadet member are $100, and per senior member is $200. However, we have a family cap of $300, so anyone past that mark can join for free, with all the same benefits! Additional help is provided on a need-driven basis, so contact us with any questions.
Cadet Wings scholarship
The Cadet Wings scholarship is a national CAP scholarship for cadets that have soloed already. It's one of the best scholarships CAP has to offer, and once selected, the scholarship pays for 100% of your flight training through your private pilot's license! It's very intensive, and once selected, you're given 6 months to complete your PPC (private pilot certificate). Learn more by reading the student guide and visiting the national cadet wings page.
Other national scholarships
National Civil Air Patrol offers a variety of scholarships from more flight scholarships to internships to college scholarships! Some are merit-based and some are need-based. Learn more about all the national CAP scholarship opportunities at the National CAP website.
Cadet Encampment Assistance Program
Thanks to Air Force support, CAP has special funding available to cover encampment fees and uniforms with an emphasis on serving economically disadvantaged cadets through the Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP). An inability to afford encampment should not hold back cadets who want to participate in encampment. To learn more, visit the national website.
