The Col Carolyn Guertin Academic Scholarship is awarded to a cadet pursuing a post-high school education, including vocational school, technical/career education, two-year or four-year accredited college/university. Academic scholarships are monetary awards used to support CAP Cadets pursuing their undergraduate or graduate education. Academic Scholarships applicants must have earned the Billy Mitchell Award or higher. Applicants may be a high school senior, high school graduate, or hold a GED. They 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. They must be enrolled in a course of study during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. 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. They must also submit a resume detailing any of their academic, community or CAP activities. Aside from the specific scholarship eligibility requirements, all applicants must be a current and active CAP Cadet in good standing. They must have not been a previous recipient for a scholarship in the prior three years. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary for more information.