The CABAA Maintenance Committee Financial Scholarship will be awarded to a student seeking a degree in aviation maintenance. This scholarship is open to both high school seniors graduating in 2026 and current college-level students. Scholarship funds will be made out to both the student and their university, to be used to pay tuition or fees for aviation specific programs. Preference is given to Chicagoland area residents or students. Applicants must major in an aviation-related field like aerospace engineering, aircraft maintenance, avionics or aircraft electronics, etc. They must also demonstrate commitment to aviation and a desire to work in the business aviation field. Applicants must submit at least three letters of recommendation from those who are other than relatives or students. At least one recommendation letter from an individual currently involved in business aviation outside of the applicant's professors is preferred. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association for more information.