Scholarship winners will be announced in early June, with recipients honored as part of the Airshow’s 2026 show taking place Oct. 10–11, at Mather Airport. Photo courtesy of California Capital Airshow

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The California Capital Airshow (CCA) is proud to announce that applications for its annual Aviation and STEM Scholarship Program opened Jan. 13, continuing the organization’s long-standing commitment to inspiring and empowering the next generation of innovators, aviators and community leaders.

Each year, the Airshow awards scholarships to outstanding students pursuing education to support careers in aviation, aeronautics, aerospace and related fields. The 2026 program will provide financial support to help students achieve their dreams while fueling the future workforce of these critical industries.

Applications will remain open until May 1, and are available at californiacapitalairshow.com/scholarships. Applicants must reside in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Solano, Yolo or Yuba counties to be considered.

Since its inception, the California Capital Airshow has awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships to over 280 students from across the Sacramento region. Each scholarship represents a student whose passion and perseverance are shaping the future of aviation and STEM.

“The California Capital Airshow is so much more than a weekend of thrilling performances,” said Darcy Brewer, Executive Director of the California Capital Airshow. “Our scholarship program is at the heart of what we do year-round, building pathways for students to explore careers that strengthen our region and our nation’s future.”

Scholarship winners will be announced in early June, with recipients honored as part of the Airshow’s 2026 show taking place Oct. 10–11, at Mather Airport.

For more information about the program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, visit californiacapitalairshow.com/scholarships.

Established in 2004, the California Capital Airshow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the past, inspiring the future, and showcasing the strength and innovation of aviation. In addition to hosting one of the nation’s largest airshows, featuring military and civilian performers like the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, CCA invests year-round in youth programs, scholarships, and community partnerships that inspire the next generation of leaders.