CadetINVE$T
(updated 28Sep24)
Cadets, Apply for CadetINVE$T ASAP! To apply now, click this link (requires eServices login): https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.CapScholarship.Web/CAPForm95.aspx
NHQ website for information: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/cadetinvest
Scroll through for some Alaska-specific information
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The CadetInvest Application is NOW OPEN! Take 5-10 minutes, log into eServices & Apply here. (https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.CapScholarship.Web/CAPForm95.aspx)
October 1st, 2024- January 15, 2025, at 12pm CST (Noon)--NOTE THAT IS 9:00 a.m. ALASKA TIME!!
Interested in flight instruction? Not only do you get into NHQ's system for flight scholarships for up to $2000, but you get entered into Alaska Wing's flight training "pipeline" so we can help get your information about ground school, Alaska Wing powered and glider flight academies, individual flight training, orientation flights, and more.
Interested in NCSAs (National Cadet Special Activities) & other Out-of-state Activities?? Hawk Mountain Ranger School? Blue Beret Osh Kosh Air Show? Space Operations? Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing? NESA? CadetInve$t may help pay for your AIRFARE (A HUGE benefit for Alaskans!) and tuition at NCSAs & other activities all over the country. (more info on NCSAs here: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/national-cadet-special-activities and see Alaska cadets in action at NCSAs here: https://akwg.cap.gov/programs/cp/activities/ncsas)
Planning to apply to the US Air Force Academy & the other 4 Service Academies? Including that information on your CadetINVEST registration helps us help you. Many AKWG Senior Members attended the service academies & know how to help you build a strong application. We also have opportunities to help you meet the members of the Alaska Congressional delegation when it's time to apply for your service academy nomination.
Help us...help YOU! Apply for CadetINVEST as soon as possible.
CAP GMail: To help us more easily communicate with you, use your CAP GMail. Instructions here: https://akwg.cap.gov/programs/cp/news/google
Alaska Wing-Specific Instructions for CadetINVE$T Registration:
Log into eServices
Choose "Cadet Programs" from the menu hamburger in the upper left
Click on "CAP Cadet Invest"
In Tab 1, check all boxes (it's OK if you're not actually applying for something). If you receive an academic scholarship, you are expected to use the funds on a college-level class by 12/31/25. If you are younger than 9th grade, just choose "Freshman.". If you're not sure of the exact date you graduate, enter June 1st of the year you plan to graduate (ie 6/1/2030 for 7th graders). If you hope to attend USAFA or any other service academies, type that in!
In Tab 2, choose what level of financial assistance you could use, if applicable
Tab 3: Click all that apply. If you have not yet attended encampment, enter the year you plan to attend
Tab 4 & 5: Answer all questions
Tab 6: Document uploads are necessary only for the scholarships. If you are applying for Lift/Top (financial assistance), you do not need to upload documents.
If you would like us to review your application before your click "submit," save each tab and email cp@akwg.cap.gov requesting someone review your application.
Tab 7: Be sure to check the box & click "SUBMIT"!! Take a screenshot of your confirmation screen, and look for a confirmation email. If you don't receive a confirmation email, or you have any other problems with your application, email CadetInvest@capnhq.gov . After you submit your application, ask your squadron commander to approve your application in eServices.
I look forward to seeing your registration on the Wing Approval page!!
V/r,
Capt Karen L Padgett
Alaska Wing Assistant Director of Cadet Programs
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
