Funder directory → Illinois → CABAA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Private foundation · DOWNERS GROVE, IL · EIN 204565107CABAA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$2,000–$8,000
median $5,000
Giving (latest FY)
$73,450
14 grants · FY2025
Assets
$49,175
gives nationally
Application form & materials: ALL SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE THE SAME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT IN 2025 STUDENTS DID NOT HAVE TO BE A CABAA MEMBER. SUBMITTED ONLINE AT CABAA.COM/SCHOLARSHIPS. REQUIREMENTS: - MAJOR IN AN AVIATION-RELATED FIELD AND HAVE ACCEPTED OR WILL ACCEPT ENROLLMENT AT A FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY OR A TWO-YEAR COLLEGE- DEMONSTRATE COMMITMENT TO AVIATION AND A DESIRE TO WORK IN THE BUSINESS AVIATION FIELD- HAVE AT LEAST A 3.0 GPA ON A 4.0 SCALEo EXCEPT MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP WHICH HAS A 2.5 OUT OF 4.0 GPA- INCLUDE AN UNOFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT COPY- SUBMIT A TYPED ESSAY, DOUBLE-SPACED, MAXIMUM
Deadlines: MAY 31ST ANNUALLY
Restrictions: CHICAGOLAND/ILLINOIS RESIDENTS AND STUDENTS ATTENDING A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. SOME SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR PROFESSIONALS ALREADY WORKING IN THE FIELD, THE COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, AND THE GENERAL FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS CAN BE USED FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE SLIGHT TRAINING OUTSIDE OF A 4 YEAR UNIVERSITY.
Contact: MELISSA FISCHER · 42 STEPHEN ST PO BOX 471, LEMONT, IL, 60439 · 6308634534
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEWIS UNIVERSITY · ROMEOVILLE, IL | BUSINESS AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP | $8,000 |
| LOGAN SMIGIELSKI · LOCKPORT, IL | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | $8,000 |
| ASA POUCHER · WEST CHICAGO, IL | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | $8,000 |
| GABRIELLE GREEN · VALPARAISO, IN | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | $8,000 |
| ALLISON DZIAK · NAPERVILLE, IL | MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP | $8,000 |
| KAYLEIGH DERDALL · WEST LAFAYETTE, IN | SCOTT HERWICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | $5,500 |
| MICHAEL MARELLA · MOKENA, IL | GENERAL FINANCIAL AWARD SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
| VALERIE MAYER · LINCOLN, NE | TRAINING AWARD | $5,000 |
| KAITLAN SHORT · BROOKFIELD, IL | TRAINING AWARD | $1,950 |
| DYLAN MARDOIAN · ORLAND PARK, IL | TRAINING AWARD | $5,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.