CABA Foundation Scholarships
Investing in the Future of Aviation
The Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) Foundation is committed to supporting and inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals. Through our scholarship program, we help students and aspiring aviators pursue their education, training, and career goals while strengthening Colorado's aviation community.
Whether you're working toward a career in business aviation, flight operations, maintenance, air traffic, engineering, or another aviation field, we encourage you to apply.
2027 Scholarship Program
Applications are now OPEN!
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
Scholarship Recipients Announced: December 2026 at the CABA Holiday Party
Scholarship Opportunities
The CABA Foundation awards three scholarships of up to $8,000 each to support education, training, certifications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development opportunities in General and Business Aviation, including:
- Professional Pilot - Training and certifications that advance a career as a professional pilot.
- Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Avionics - Education and technical training supporting careers in aircraft maintenance and avionics.
- Professional Development in Aviation Management & Operations – Education, certifications, and professional development opportunities in aviation management, airport operations, scheduling & dispatch, safety, leadership, Certified Aviation Manager (CAM), flight attendant services, and other business aviation disciplines.
Who Should Apply?
We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about business aviation and committed to growing their careers in Colorado's aviation community.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a Colorado resident.
- Be pursuing aviation education, training, or professional development.
- Meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the online application.
- Agree to the CABA Scholarship Recipient Commitment
What You'll Need
The online application makes applying easy. Before you begin, you'll want to have:
- Resume or current transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- 500–600 word essay
- Information about your education or training program
- Supporting documentation, if applicable
Everything can be completed and uploaded through the online application.
Essay
Your essay is one of the most important components of your scholarship application. This is your opportunity to share your story and help the Scholarship Committee get to know you beyond your resume, transcript, and letters of recommendation.
Whether you're beginning your aviation journey or advancing your career as an industry professional, we want to learn about your passion for General or Business Aviation, your educational and professional goals, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your next milestone.
Essay Requirements500–600 words
Address the following prompt:Describe your educational and professional goals in General or Business Aviation. Share what inspired your aviation journey, how this scholarship will support your next step, and how you hope to contribute to the future of Colorado's business aviation community.
We encourage you to be authentic, thoughtful, and specific. The strongest essays clearly communicate your passion, commitment, and vision for your future in aviation.
Important: The CABA Foundation Scholarship Program is intended to support careers in General and Business Aviation. Your essay should clearly demonstrate how your educational or professional goals align with this mission. Applicants pursuing career paths outside of General and Business Aviation, including commercial airline career pathways, are not eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarship Recipient Commitment
- Scholarship recipients receive a complimentary one-year CABA membership and become part of Colorado's business aviation community.
- Recipients agree to attend or volunteer at a minimum of two CABA events during their scholarship year (excluding Aviation Night Out). Beyond the first year, recipients are encouraged to remain involved through membership, volunteering, mentoring, networking, and supporting future scholarship recipients.
- Our goal is to build a community of aviation professionals who continue to give back throughout their careers.
Ready to Apply?
Coming in Early 2027:
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The CABA Foundation is proud to partner with FlightSafety International to expand scholarship opportunities for Colorado's General and Business Aviation community.
Applications for the FlightSafety International Scholarship Program will open in early 2027 and will include advanced training opportunities such as aircraft type ratings and aircraft-specific maintenance training.
Additional program details, eligibility requirements, and application dates will be announced in late 2026.