Lt Col William E. Hanna, Jr. Memorial Flight Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Due to the generosity of Lt Col Hanna’s family, CAP is able to offer this flight scholarship to help cadets attain a private pilot’s license. This scholarship provides up to $5000 which can be used for local flight training at an FBO or training on CAP aircraft with a CAP instructor. (FAA part 61 or 141).

To be eligible, applicants must:

(1) be a current CAP Cadet;

(2) Have a Third Class Medical Certificate and valid student pilot certificate with TSA background check (but you are not required to have these at the time that you apply);

(3) be a current cadet that has completed a CAP Powered Solo Flight Academy at the Wing-, Region-, or National-level and earned their solo rating;

(4) Possess and maintain an academic and discipline standard acceptable to the school you attend. Follow Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary’s scholarship webpage for updates on details like deadlines.

(https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/cadetinvest/flight-scholarships)

Eligibility Requirements

• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Resume Required
• CAP Grade, Flight Plan, Hanna Memorial Essay.

How To Apply

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