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Major Randall Diaz, FLWG Group 6 Scholarship

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Due: January 15, 2027

No essay

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

Major Randall Diaz, FLWG Group 6 Scholarship, with an application deadline in January, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The Major Randall Diaz, FLWG Group 6 Scholarship is awarded to a cadet pursuing private flight instruction, post-high school education (including vocational school, technical/career education, two-year or four-year accredited college/university) or to attend a National Cadet Special Activity (NCSA) or National Flight Academy (NFA). This is also a flight scholarship that can be used for ground school, flight training at a local FBO (FAA part 61 or 141), training on CAP aircraft with a CAP instructor, or at a CAP flight academy. Academic and Activity scholarships applicants must be cadets in the Florida counties of Broward, Indian River, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee. Flight Scholarship applicants must be cadets in the Florida counties of Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee. Academic Scholarship applicants must have earned a Billy Mitchell Award or higher before applying. They must be a high school senior, high school graduate, or hold a GED; and must be accepted to a college or school, or provide proof that an application has been made. Applicants must attend a post-secondary school or college and must be enrolled in a course of study during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Academic Scholarships are monetary awards used to support CAP Cadets pursuing their undergraduate or graduate education. Activity Scholarship applicants must be a current active CAP Cadet in good standing during and throughout the year. Flight Scholarship applicants must have a Third Class Medical Certificate and valid student pilot certificate. However, applicants are not required to have these at the time that they apply. If selected, they will have to send a copy of both certificates in order to claim their scholarship. Applicants must also be a current cadet. Academic and Flight scholarships applicants must submit at least one but not more than three letters of recommendation written by someone who is familiar with the cadets' accomplishments in CAP. Applicants must also submit a resume detailing any academic, community or CAP activities not addressed on previous tabs of the application. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Civil Air Patrol for more information.

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Scholarship Type

Merit-based STEM College Student