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Military Scholarships

More than 1.4 million Americans have made the choice to serve their country. The brave men and women who voluntarily invest their time in the United States Military are some of the well-respected citizens of the country. Choosing to enter the military should not forfeit your dreams of receiving a college education. Whether you are a member of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy there are a number of college scholarships and grants available for service members, veterans and their families.

The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) offers a variety of scholarships - from full-tuition to additional funding for room and board to allowances for books and fees - that are awarded based on merit and not financial need. While the ROTC offers scholarships that cover tuition, fees and other college expenses, the scholarship application process is just as competitive as any other scholarship. Each year, the Army ROTC awards scholarships to more than 13,000 students and provides roughly $274 million in scholarship money. About 12,000 high school seniors compete at the national level for 2,000 available Army ROTC scholarships. High school students who receive Army ROTC scholarships tend to be in the 25th percentile of their class, are a part of an honor society and are involved in extracurricular activities.

The U.S. Air Force ROTC similarly offers scholarships to help students ease the financial burden of their college education. Air Force ROTC scholarships cover college tuition and the majority of lab fees. Students will also receive a textbook allowance and a maximum of $500 a month in spending cash.

Both the Army and the Navy have ROTC programs that collaborate with a number of colleges across the country. And if you are a member of the Illinois National Guard, you may be eligible to receive the Illinois National Guard (ING) Grant that awards undergraduate and graduate students annually.

Below are some examples of military scholarships and grants worthy of pursuing. To find out if you are eligible for additional scholarships based on service or other criteria, conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

CCME Educators Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    October 16, 2023

The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) is pleased to offer $1,000 scholarships each year to United States Service members (active duty and veterans), spouses of Service members, and children of service members who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees, certifications, and licensures. In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, CCME is awarding 50 scholarships ... Read more

VFW "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship"

  • Amount
    $5,000
  • Deadline
    November 15, 2023

Since 1899, the VFW has been the nation’s leading veterans service organization in the fight to better the lives of all those who’ve worn the uniform of the United States military. Today's veterans can face any number of obstacles while furthering their education. Taking advantage of all the benefits you've earned and DESERVE shouldn't be one of them! This is why we have teamed up with Student ... Read more

Military Child of the Year Award

  • Amount
    $10,000
  • Deadline
    December 3, 2023

Submissions are OPEN for the esteemed 2024 Military Child of the Year® Award, and will close on December 3, 2023, at 11:59PM Central.

The annual awards recognize outstanding young people ages 13 to 18. Recipients will represent a branch of the armed forces — the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Space Force — for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, ... Read more

Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    December 15, 2023

The purpose of VMSDEP is to provide undergraduate or other postsecondary education to eligible participants by providing a waiver of tuition and all required fees associated with tuition at any public institution of higher education or other public accredited postsecondary institution granting a degree, diploma, or certificate in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Benefits are available for up to 36 ... Read more

Air Force ROTC Scholarships - High School Students

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    January 12, 2024

There are a variety of Air Force ROTC Scholarships for high school students; Type 1 - Pays full (100 percent) college tuition and authorized fees at any public or private institution with an Air Force ROTC detachment. Type 1 selectees will also receive a monthly living expense stipend and an annual book stipend. Type 2 - Pays up to $18,000 per year in college tuition and authorized fees at any ... Read more

Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarships

  • Amount
    $3,000
  • Deadline
    January 19, 2024

The Army Women's Foundation recognizes the importance of education and the role it plays in personal, professional, and economic fulfillment. The Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program provides grants to women soldiers, past and present, and their lineal descendants to help them attain their educational goals. The Legacy Scholarship Program offers financial support in four areas: ... Read more

Lee Essie and Charlie McMillan, Jr. Active/Inactive Military and Military Veteran Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    February 9, 2024

Education is vital to the growth and future of every community. Because of this, the Saginaw Community Founda­tion administers a variety of scholarship programs for high school, community college, university and vocational stu­dents. Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded more than $8 million in scholarships. Learn more about all of our ... Read more

Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship

  • Amount
    $20,000
  • Deadline
    February 15, 2024

The Daughters of the Cincinnati have contributed generously to the scholarship fund for over a century. Applicants must be daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States military. If eligible, applicants apply during their senior year in high school. The application process includes an essay, secondary school report, a letter of recommendation from a member of the applicant’s ... Read more

Fisher House Foundation Scholarships for Military Children

  • Amount
    $2,000
  • Deadline
    February 15, 2024

Five hundred scholarship grants, each for $2,000, will be awarded for the academic school year. There is at least one recipient selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. Additional recipients are chosen on a prorated basis. Therefore, more applicants may be selected from those commissaries with more significant numbers of applicants.

Only students with ... Read more

Pacific Gas & Electric Company Veterans ERG Scholarship

  • Amount
    $5,000
  • Deadline
    February 23, 2024

Employee Resource Groups not only help bring our employees together, but provide an essential bridge of communication to our customers, regardless of culture, age, gender or other defining elements. As part of the support these groups provide to the communities we serve, ERGs offer scholarship opportunities for those pursuing higher education. PG&E and its employee groups offer a wide range of ... Read more

Lackland Spouses' Club High School Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    February 28, 2024

To be eligible for the Lackland Spouses' Club High School Scholarship, applicants must: plan to attend an accredited college, university, technical, trade or vocational school during the upcoming school year; have a 3.0 GPA; be a high school senior, or be home-schooled or have a GED; and must be a non-military dependent of (1) an active duty military or DOD civilian assigned to a military ... Read more

Tillman Scholars Program

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    February 28, 2024

Tillman Scholars are military service members, veterans and spouses with a high potential for impact as demonstrated through a proven track record of leadership, the continued pursuit of education and the commitment of their resources to service beyond self. Tillman Scholars are leaders who live selflessly, creating a better world across all industries. Tillman Scholars have served their country ... Read more

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

  • Amount
    $40,000
  • Deadline
    March 1, 2024

Applicants for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation must be the child of an active duty or reserve U.S. Marine, a veteran U.S. Marine who has received an honorable discharge, or who was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Children of U.S. Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, or Religious Programs Specialists attached to a Marine unit may also qualify. Additionally, applicants must have at ... Read more

Tailhook Educational Foundation (TEF) Scholarships

  • Amount
    $15,000
  • Deadline
    March 1, 2024

The Tailhook Educational Foundation (TEF) is a charitable nonprofit California corporation created in February 1992. The Foundation's charter is "to educate the nation's public with regard to the history and present day activities of the United States Navy carrier aviation and its importance to our country's national security." The Tailhook Educational Foundation has many activities. One of its ... Read more

Illinois AMVETS Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    March 1, 2024

The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation supports a scholarship program each year that provides graduating Illinois high school students a scholarship for their continued education. Applicants must be a 2nd year or greater nursing student and must provide a copy of acceptance letter into an accredited nursing program. Priority is given to the dependent of a deceased or disabled veteran.

AMVETS, ... Read more

GRCF Armando "Frank" Quaglia Veteran's Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    March 1, 2024

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Armando "Frank" Quaglia Veteran's Scholarship is for students from Kent or Ionia counties who are a veteran or family member (spouse, child, or step-child) of a veteran of the United States Armed Forces attending an accredited four-year college or university full-time majoring in engineering or a medical/healthcare field. Applicants must have financial need ... Read more

Anchor Scholarship Foundation

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    March 1, 2024

Freedom is not free…it’s paid for in the sacrifice of the extraordinary men and women defending our nation. Service members do not bear this responsibility alone. Their families face unique challenges during frequent deployments, multiple moves and schools. All families face hard challenges, but military family challenges redefine hard. Anchor Scholarship Foundation recognizes the impressive ... Read more

Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Veteran Scholarship

  • Amount
    $2,000
  • Deadline
    March 1, 2024

The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation is committed to supporting educational goals of our Illinois veterans. The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Veteran Scholarship has been established to invest in their education. Award amounts will vary and is based on eligible funding annually. Each award is for up to $2,000 and can be utilized for books, housing expenses, school fees, and tuition. ... Read more

Women's Overseas Service League Scholarships

  • Amount
    $3,000
  • Deadline
    March 1, 2024

WOSL- Women’s Overseas Service League – is a national organization of women who have served overseas in or with the Armed Forces. American women who had served overseas with the military forces during World War One founded WOSL in 1921. WOSL, in existence since 1921, has accomplished much during the years since its inception. It still has tremendous potential for continuing community and veteran ... Read more

Wings Over America Scholarships

  • Amount
    $5,000
  • Deadline
    March 1, 2024

The Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation annually sponsors scholarships to further the postsecondary education of Navy dependents from the aviation community. Most scholarships are for $5,000, and some are renewable. Scholarships may be used for trade school certification, community college or four-year university/college undergraduate study and cover tuition only at an accredited ... Read more

Army ROTC Scholarships

  • Amount
    $3,000
  • Deadline
    March 6, 2024

Scholarships and stipends from Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) allow you to focus on your education, instead of wondering how you’ll pay for it. You'll graduate with a respected and secure career path as an Army Officer, and without debt for the school years your scholarship covers. You’re eligible to apply for ROTC scholarships if you’re a high school student enrolling in college, ... Read more

The Graydon & Myrth Fox Scholarship

  • Amount
    $20,000
  • Deadline
    March 10, 2024

The Graydon and Myrth Fox Scholarship was established to assist individuals who are seeking to further their job skills or improve their circumstances through education by providing scholarships for Veterans who have served honorably in the United States Armed Forces or a surviving spouse, dependent child or grandchild of a U.S. Veteran. Preference will be given to wounded personnel or a ... Read more

The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation Scholarship Program

  • Amount
    $10,000
  • Deadline
    March 17, 2024

The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation (the “Foundation”) anticipates awarding approximately $100,000 in scholarships. The Foundation intends to set the number of actual scholarships and the amount of an individual scholarship based on a consideration of certain factors, including without limitation, the financial resources and the qualifications of the scholarship recipients.

This ... Read more

Vandenberg Spouses' Club College Scholarships

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    March 20, 2024

The VSC offers merit based scholarship opportunities to military spouses, high school seniors and undergraduate dependents. Eligible applicants must: be children or spouses of service members who are stationed at Vanderberg Air Force Base; have a 2.5 GPA; reside in Santa Barbara County or San Luis Obispo County; be a high school senior (including home school) or current undergraduate (if applying ... Read more

Colonel Frederick W. Best Jr Scholarship

  • Amount
    $2,000
  • Deadline
    March 23, 2024

This Scholarship is for students of Fayetteville Technical Community College who are active duty Army/Navy/National Guard and Army/Navy Reserve Forces and their dependents. Eligible applicants must: Either be on active duty in the army/navy/national guard or in the army/navy reserves or be a dependent of a member; Have already been admitted to Fayetteville Technical Community College (part-time ... Read more

Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) Education Fund

  • Amount
    $3,000
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

One of the Army Nurse Corps Association’s major initiatives is the Scholarship Program. Its purpose is the support of nursing education through scholarship funding to worthy students who are US citizens in an accredited baccalaureate or graduate nursing or anesthesia program.

Students are encouraged to apply if they are currently enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate or advanced degree ... Read more

NWCA Scholarship Foundation

  • Amount
    $1,500
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

Scholarship Foundation of the Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. – up to 31 scholarships granted annually. The grants are presented with the knowledge that no repayment is expected from the recipient. Those eligible for the grants are the natural born, legally adopted or stepson or daughter of an Enlisted member of the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard on active duty, or retired with pay or the ... Read more

NFP Jack E. Barger, Sr., Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

The NFP’s Scholarship Applications open January 1 and close March 31. All applicants must be accepted/enrolled in an accredited nursing school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Please View Criteria for each scholarship’s eligibility details and application requirements. All applications may only be submitted via ... Read more

The Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund

  • Amount
    $2,000
  • Deadline
    April 1, 2024

The Chief Petty Offices scholarship supports relatives of US Navy Chief Petty Officers. Candidates must be about to graduate or have graduated from an accredited high school, or equivalent educational institution or have successfully earned a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and must intend to enter, or be currently enrolled in a community college, vocational college, college or university to ... Read more

MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    April 1, 2024

The MG James Ursano Scholarship Program is a need based scholarship program established to assist children of Army Soldiers in obtaining their first undergraduate degree. Applicants must reapply each year and may receive assistance for up to four (4) academic years as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants must be dependent children, stepchildren, or legally adopted children or a ... Read more

Raytheon Patriot Scholarship

  • Amount
    $10,000
  • Deadline
    April 7, 2024

In a joint effort, Student Veterans of America and RTX have proudly come together to offer two (2) scholarships, each valued at $10,000, to student veterans who exemplify dedication and enthusiasm for their chosen fields of study. These scholarships, known as the Patriot Scholarships, are exclusively available to U.S. Army veterans and are named in honor of RTX’s Patriot Air and Missile Defense ... Read more

Samuel Eliot Morison Scholarship

  • Amount
    $5,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

The Samuel Eliot Morison Scholarship provides financial aid to one active duty commissioned officer of the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps with demonstrated leadership potential and high academic qualifications who is already pursuing graduate study in history, international relations, or a related field. The award is to help pay for expenses related to research, travel, and the purchase of books ... Read more

Charles Shelton Veterinarian Medicine/Technology Scholarship

  • Amount
    $2,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

To be eligible for the Charles Shelton Veterinarian Medicine/Technology Scholarship, applicants must: have a minimum 3.0 GPA and provide an official copy of your transcript in a sealed envelope; be an African-American graduating HS senior, current college student or returning college student; be a US citizen or permanent resident; and be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District ... Read more

Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    May 15, 2024

Applicants of the Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and must be a child of a member of the armed forces whose cause of death was service-related, held a prisoner of war, or is officially declared missing in action; or a state police officer whose cause of death was service-related; state employee of the ... Read more

Monterey Bay Officer Spouses' Club Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    June 16, 2024

To be eligible for the Monterey Bay Officer Spouses' Club Scholarship, applicants must: be the dependent of an active duty, retired, Reservist, National guard, veteran, and/or deceased military personnel from any branch; show community involvement or volunteerism in a community of their choosing; either be pursuing a degree or certification at an accredited U.S. post secondary institution on ... Read more

National Military Fish and Wildlife Association Scholarship

  • Amount
    $500
  • Deadline
    June 30, 2024

Anyone who will have sophomore, junior, senior or graduate level standing at a college or university during the fall semester/quarter of the year in which the scholarship is awarded is eligible to receive the National Military Fish and Wildlife Association Scholarship. Preference will be given to active duty or honorably discharged military service members, members of NMFWA or relatives of NMFWA ... Read more

Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    July 15, 2024

To be eligible for the Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program, you must enroll at a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university, as a full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate, or professional student; or be enrolled in a 2-year terminal certificate program in which the coursework is acceptable for transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate program in an ... Read more

Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP)

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    August 31, 2024

The purpose of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program is to encourage students to become members of the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, the Texas State Guard, the United States Coast Guard, or the United States Merchant Marine, or to become commissioned officers in any branch of the armed services of the United States. Each year the governor and the lieutenant ... Read more

New Hampshire Higher Education Scholarships for Orphans of Veterans

  • Amount
    $2,500
  • Deadline
    September 3, 2024

The New Hampshire Department of Education Higher Education Scholarships for Orphans of Veterans was first established by the New Hampshire State Legislature in 1943 after World War II left so many in the in the Granite State orphaned or with only one parent. The Scholarship provides $2,500 scholarships to children of New Hampshire service members who died on active duty or of service-connected ... Read more

Matthews and Swift Educational Trust Scholarships

  • Amount
    $100,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

The Francis P. Matthews and John E. Swift Educational Trust Scholarships are available to children of members in good standing who are killed or permanently disabled, by hostile action, while serving in the U.S. armed forces in a combat zone designated as such by the Knights of Columbus Board of Directors; as well as the children of fulltime firefighters and law enforcement officers, who while in ... Read more

Massachusetts National Guard Education Assistance Program

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    Varies

The mission of the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) is to promote and enhance access to higher education by delivering quality student financial aid information and services to residents of the Commonwealth, and thus ensuring that they have an opportunity to enrich their lives and contribute to the economic development and social progress of the state. OSFA has a ... Read more

Oklahoma National Guard Tuition Waiver Program

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    Varies

The Oklahoma National Guard Tuition Waiver is established as an incentive for qualified young men and women to join the Oklahoma National Guard and as a means to retain skilled, productive citizens within the state. Applicants must be a bonafide member of the Oklahoma National Guard at the beginning of the semester for which he/she is applying for a scholarship, or by the scholarship application ... Read more

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

  • Amount
    $6,250
  • Deadline
    Varies

Our mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to the children of military personnel who have been killed in the line of duty. Our goal is to bridge the gap in funding between available sources of grants and scholarships (i.e., VA Chapter 33 or 35, federal, state, local and private grants) and the total cost of college. Scholarships cover tuition and books, supplies and ... Read more

Park Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    Varies

Attending college is one of the best investments you will ever make in yourself. Financial aid is available to assist you with educational expenses when your resources do not fully meet college costs. At Tompkins Cortland Community College, we are committed to helping you navigate the application process and maximize financial aid awards from all possible sources. Over 90% of students attending ... Read more

Massachusetts Public Service Grant Program

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    Varies

The Massachusetts Public Service Grant was established for students who have experienced the loss of a parent and/or spouse who is killed or missing in the line of public service duty in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Applicants must be permanent legal residents of Massachusetts for one year prior to the start of the academic year for which the scholarship is granted, be United States ... Read more

Daedalian Foundation Descendant Scholarships

  • Amount
    $3,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

To further the Objectives of the Order of Daedalians insofar as assisting in the education of deserving young persons in the fields of aerospace engineering and flight, and encouraging those young people who receive valuable aerospace training to pursue a military career, the Daedalian Foundation has established a Descendants Scholarship Program for descendants of Daedalian members. Applicants ... Read more

U.S. Army Green to Gold Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    Varies

The deadline for submission of Green to Gold ADO and Scholarship Applications will be determined upon opening of the application window. Scholarships are awarded for two, three, or four years. Soldiers with two years of college remaining to complete their degree are considered for two-year scholarships. Soldiers with three years of college remaining to complete their degree are considered for ... Read more

Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    Varies

The Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP) is available to current members of the Ohio Army & Air National Guard, as well as former members with qualifying deployment time (Latta Amendment students). The scholarship covers 100% of tuition charges for courses applicable to, or leading to, an associate or bachelor’s degree, a diploma-granting nursing program, as well as approved trade ... Read more

Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    Varies

Over 300,000 Mainers have been affected by service, whether as a veteran, retiree, family member, Guard or Reserve, or active duty personnel. Many of our veterans have returned home to become community leaders and advocates for other veterans through the Maine Military and Community Network and other Veteran Councils. As a partner in these initiatives, the Bureau will continue to lead Maine's ... Read more

U.S. Army Loan Repayment Program

  • Amount
    $20,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

The Loan Repayment Program (LRP) is a special incentive that the Army offers to highly qualified applicants entering the Army. Under the LRP, the Army will repay part of a Soldier's qualifying student loans. Only specified Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) qualify for the LRP. The Army will repay 15 percent of the outstanding principal balance, less taxes of the Soldier's student loans ... Read more

ProNet International Memorial Scholarships

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    Varies

ProNet International Gifts & Scholarships, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation, was formed from the contributions of committed professionals throughout the insurance industry and other friends of veterans. Since 2007, ProNet International Gifts and Scholarships has been awarding financial scholarships to veterans and their families. Some of our scholarships are in honor of these individuals who have ... Read more

NROTC National Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    Varies

Selected applicants for the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program are awarded scholarships through a highly competitive national selection process, and receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial benefits OR Room and Board at many of the country's leading colleges and universities. Upon graduation, midshipmen are commissioned as officers in the unrestricted line Naval ... Read more

Olivet College Gospel Choir Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    Varies

Olivet College provides financial support in the form of Performance and Participatory Scholarships to students who will enrich the campus community through their active involvement in and contributions to specific performance-based participation opportunities on campus. The actual amount of a Performance and Participatory Scholarship can vary depending on the experience and achievement of the ... Read more

Last Reviewed: September 2023