The ChicagoLand Glider Council has been awarding grants to youth members since 1997. The grants are intended to help the youths of our clubs to further their soaring training and to attain certifications. The current year's grant application is available here.

Past Primary Youth Grant Awardees are;

• 2012 - Megan Hart
• 2011 - Trevor Lee
• 2010 - Ethan Hobbs
• 2009 - Connor Phelan
• 2008 - Justin Frazier
• 2007 - Jill Irvin
• 2006 - Marek Ziebinski
• 2005 - Trace Lewis
• 2004 - Logan Weck
• 2003 - Larry Herstel

The grant award committee is made up of the current CLGC board. Grant funds may be used for any glider related activities. The grant is awarded at the Chicagoland Glider Council meeting held in March of the grant year. Grant funds are paid to, and adminstered by, the awardee's home soaring organization.

The CLGC Grant Review Committee is not responsible for lost applications. The decision of the Grant Review Committee is final.

The requirements to apply for the CLGC youth grant are as follows;

1. Be a member in good standing of the ChicagoLand Glider Council as of January 1st of the grant year.
2. Be between the ages of 14 and 21 (inclusive) as of January 1st of the grant year.
3. Reside within 50 miles of Chicago.
4. Did not receive the previous year’s primary grant (may still be eligitable for secondary grants)
5. Obtain a written recommendation from a Certified Flight Instructor Glider (CFIG) who is familiar with the applicant’s qualifications.
6. Write an original essay of 500-1000 words on "What Soaring Means to Me". The essay should include your thoughts about soaring, your accomplishments and your future plans.
7. Send all necessary documentation to the email address and surface mail address shown in the application sent/postmarked no later than midnight, March 1st, of the grant year.