Chicago Area Business Aviation Association Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Chicago Area Business Aviation Association
Introduction
Each year the Civil Aviation Board of Allied Associations (CABAA) awards in excess of $100,000 in financial support and resources to promote aviation education and training. Funds include monetary scholarships for graduating high school students planning to attend aviation colleges and for undergraduate students, plus a range of professional training awards designed to help candidates gain entry into aviation careers.
2026 application timeline
- Application window: now open
- Application deadline: May 31, 2026
- Finalists selected and interviewed: June 2026
- Recipients notified: July 1, 2026
Important application notes
- Carefully read the eligibility and requirements for each award listed below.
- Apply only for the specific scholarships for which you meet the stated qualifications; applicants who apply to every available scholarship will not be considered.
- Scholarship awardees must be current CABAA members. Student memberships are free — join online if you are not yet a member.
Available 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
Apply by May 31, 2026. Review each award’s specific criteria and submit only for those you qualify for.