Military-Connected Scholarships

The Yellow Ribbon Program that was established by the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.  Yellow Ribbon allows institutions of higher learning (degree granting) to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the public in-state tuition and fee amounts payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. 

Students who have been declared by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as maximum benefit rate (100%) and have entitlement under the Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) benefit are eligible to apply for the Yellow Ribbon Program contribution.  Under the Yellow Ribbon Program agreement, The Citadel offers $7500 a year to 10 undergraduate students, $3000 a year for graduate students. This selection is on a first come, first serve basis and students who are classified as out-of-state residency.

The application is for nonresident students who have been accepted to The Citadel. Under the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-315), any student who is entitled to and receiving Post-9/11 Benefits is entitled to be charged the in-state tuition rate at a public university or college. For additional information about residency laws, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Award: $2,500

The AFCEA Educational Foundation is dedicated to providing academic support to U.S. military personnel. The AFCEA NOVA chapter has partnered with the AFCEA Educational Foundation to make these awards possible.

Merit-based scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded to: 

• Persons on active duty in the uniformed military services
• Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel) who deployed abroad in support of one of the Overseas Contingency Operations (Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation Iraqi Freedom; Operation New Dawn; Operation Inherent Resolve; Operation Freedom’s Sentinel).
• Recipients must be currently enrolled and attending classes in an undergraduate program part time or full time in an eligible STEM major degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States (see eligibility section paragraph 4 for list of acceptable STEM majors).

Distance learning or online programs affiliated with a major U.S. institution are eligible.

Scholarship awards are subject to availability of funding. Scholarship awards are restricted to tuition and course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies and equipment that are required for the courses at the university.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• U.S. citizen currently enrolled and attending a four-year accredited college or university in the United States as a sophomore or junior at the time of application. Freshman and senior level students are ineligible to apply. You cannot apply the year you are graduating.
• Enrolled part time or full time in an eligible undergraduate degree program.
• Have an overall 3.0 GPA.
• Candidates must be majoring in the following C4I-related fields related to the mission of AFCEA:  astronomy, biometry/biometrics, computer engineering, computer forensics science, computer programming, computer science, computer systems, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, geospatial science, industrial engineering, information science, information technology, information resource management, intelligence, mathematics, mechanical engineering, network engineering, network security, operations, research, physics, robotics engineering, robotics technology, statistics, strategic intelligence and telecommunications engineering.
• Served in Overseas Contingency Operations (from 2003 to present) – provide DD214 or Certificate of Service. Paperwork must verify deployment. Remove SSN.

War Veteran Teacher Certification Program

• Students actively pursuing a credential/licensure for the purpose of teaching science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) subjects at a U.S. elementary, middle/intermediate and high schools are eligible. Current credential and licensure students must have completed a bachelor’s of science degree. Expected graduation/completion date cannot be in the year the scholarship is awarded.

Application Process

In addition to the online application, other required documents include:

• Current official transcript(s) issued by the school registrar’s office reflecting ALL undergraduate-level study
• At least two letters of recommendation from field-of-study professors. If that is not possible, we will accept recommendations from commanding officers/employers in the related field of study.
• DD214 or current service paperwork showing OCO service. Do not submit with SSN.

AFCEA Educational Foundation

4114 Legato Road, Suite 1000

Fairfax, VA 22033

• Official transcripts reflecting all college-level study will also be required by the deadline date — electronic submission preferred.  If your transcript does not show your classes in progress, please submit documents showing current classes.
• If electronic submission is not possible, please send the official document to the AFCEA address listed above by the deadline. Applications must be complete, including all supporting documentation, by the deadline.
• Optionally, applicants may also submit a third letter of recommendation and/or résumé.

To Apply:

https://www.afcea.org/war-veterans

Higher Education is a key to advancement and future success. Dependent children and spouses of active duty and retired Airmen and Guardians can work toward their dreams of a college degree with AFAS education grants, scholarships and loans.

Click here for more information.

The AMF conducts scholarship programs to financially assist the undergraduate studies of eligible dependents of military personnel. AMF/CMSAF/AFSA scholarships are valued from $1,000 to $5,000 to students age 23 or younger attending an accredited academic institution.

Eligibility

• Unmarried child/adopted or stepchild of active duty, retired or veteran member of USAF, ANG or AFRC. No Officer dependents!
• Must be age 23 years or younger and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• 12th-year high school student or full-time college undergraduate student
• Enrolled/accepted to an accredited college/university
• No membership requirements on the part of the applicant or sponsor
• Applicant must be dependent upon their parent or guardian for over 1/2 of his/her support

Application Process

• Applications for the upcoming academic year are available between January 1 and MARCH 31.
• DEADLINE: Completed application packages with all required documents must be submitted no later than March 31. After March 31, applications are ineligible for consideration.
• Completed application packages with all required documents can be submitted here online, or by mail to: HQAMF at 5211 Auth Road, Suitland, Maryland 20746.
• If you have any questions regarding the program or application process, please contact us online or by phone 800-638-0594, ext. 288.

To Apply:

https://hqamf.org/scholarships

AMERICAN LEGION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $20,000 for dependents of the fallen; $5,000 for dependents of disabled veterans for undergrad and grad school

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants/scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been utilized.

Children of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001.

Children of post-9/11 veterans having been assigned a combined disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veterans Affairs also qualify.

Eligibility

Children of fallen post-9/11 servicemembers:

• Child/children or legally adopted child/children or the child of a spouse by prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services of active duty United States military and National Guard and military reservists, who were federalized and died on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001

Children of post-9/11 veterans VA-rated 50% or higher disabled

• Child/children or legally adopted child/children or the child of a spouse by prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services of active duty United States military and National Guard and military reservists, who were federalized and received an injury while on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001 leading to a Department of Veteran Affairs disability rating of 50 percent or higher

Application Process:

Children of fallen post-9/11 servicemembers:

• Official (Form DD1300) military death certificate
• FAFSA Summary showing Expected Family Contribution
• If applicable, any award notifications from federal or state veteran benefits programs (for example, The Gunnery Sergeant Fry Scholarship, GI-Bill benefits, etc.)
• Financial Aid Package notification from their prospective/current institution of higher education for the upcoming school year
• Breakdown of all education-related expenses to include but not limited to tuition, fees, books, program costs, meal plan, housing and transportation
• High school senior or high school graduate currently accepted or attending an accredited institution of higher education within the United States

Children of post-9/11 veterans VA-rated 50% or higher disabled

• Child/children or legally adopted child/children or the child of a spouse by prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services of active duty United States military and National Guard and military reservists, who were federalized and received an injury while on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001 leading to a Department of Veteran Affairs disability rating of 50 percent or higher
• Official disability rating paperwork from VA
• FAFSA Summary showing Expected Family Contribution
• If applicable, any award notifications from federal or state veteran benefits programs (for example, GI-Bill benefits, etc.)
• Financial Aid Package notification from their prospective/current institution of higher education for the upcoming school year
• Breakdown of all education-related expenses to include but not limited to tuition, fees, books, program costs, meal plan, housing and transportation
• High school senior or high school graduate currently accepted or attending an accredited institution of higher education within the United States
• DD214 showing dates of service and condition of discharge

To Apply:

https://www.legion.org/legacy-scholarship-application

The Army Emergency Relief (AER) provides numerous scholarship for higher education and personal certifications.

Click here for more information.

ARMY WOMEN’S FOUNDATION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

Award: Varies

The Army Women’s Foundation (AWF) 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 AWF Legacy Scholarship Program offers financial support in four areas: Certificate Programs, Community College coursework, Undergraduate Degrees, and Graduate Degrees. Scholarships are awarded only for coursework from accredited institutions. Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, personal essay, community service, letters of recommendation, and financial need.

• Certificate Programs and Community College coursework scholarships are awarded for $1,000.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Program scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $2,500 and $3,000.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard or the lineal descendant of a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Eligibility requirements are non-negotiable, and appropriate evidence of Army service must be provided (e.g. DD214, discharge papers, letter from commander, etc.)
• Certificate Program AWF Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be a high school graduate with a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or GED and must be currently enrolled in or accepted into an accredited certificate granting institution.
• Community College AWF Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be a high school graduate with a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or GED and must be currently accepted into or enrolled in an accredited community college.
• Undergraduate AWF Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be currently enrolled at or accepted into an accredited college or university and have completed 30 credit hours of course work with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Credit hours must be completed prior to application deadline.
• Graduate Program AWF Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must have achieved an undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must be enrolled in or accepted into a Graduate level program — Masters or Doctoral.

To Apply:

https://www.awfdn.org/scholarships/general-information/

The Berkman Foundation was founded by Harold W. Berkman and his wife, Muriel, to pursue their longstanding dedication and commitment to higher education in the United States in preparing future business leaders and promoting the growth of knowledge into effective business and administration. In addition to preparing future business leaders, the Foundation aims to recognize
particularly the achievements of the men and women who have honorably served this country in military service.

Since 2014, the Foundation has awarded over 200 $1,000 scholarships to veterans advancing their education. One of the veteran recipients each year receives the $2,000 General Albin F. Irzyk Veteran Scholarship.
Eligibility requirements:

• U.S. citizen
• Student veteran majoring in ANY discipline at a university/college that is
  accredited by AACSB.
• Honorable discharge as indicated on DD Form 214 (must submit with application)

While ALL student veterans are encouraged to apply, those with the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Combat Action Badge (CAB), or Purple Heart are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, go to the Harold & Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation website at https://berkmanfoundation.org/

Questions? Contact Dr. Laurie Babin, CDR USNR-Retired, lababin@olemiss.edu.

Award: $1,500

This scholarship has been established to honor Col. Kathleen Swacina, USA (Ret.), and her accomplishments throughout her career and her affiliation with AFCEA. The Col. Kathleen Swacina Scholarship is funded by the generous donation provided by Col. Kathleen Swacina and Lt. Col. Daniel Swacina, USA (Ret.). This scholarship will recognize one outstanding female college student who has shown the potential to excel in college studies in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and attends college full-time.

The Col. Kathleen Swacina Scholarship Fund awards one female college student a $1,500 scholarship to be applied toward the student’s ongoing higher-level academic education at an accredited four-year school. Community college students in their first two years are eligible if they will continue on to an accredited four-year college or university.

Eligibility

• Must be a member of the U.S. armed forces or enrolled in a ROTC program; an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. armed forces; or a direct descendant of an AFCEA member or an honorably discharged member of the armed forces.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time college/university student at an accredited institution attending schools in or residing in the states of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida and Alabama, including community colleges.
• Undergraduate students must be at the sophomore or junior level. Must have completed one semester in community college (if applicable). 
• Graduate students must have completed at least two courses but are not graduating in the current academic year.
• Students must maintain an overall 2.8 GPA.
• Students must major in a STEM-related area of study in support of the mission of AFCEA. 
• Qualifying STEM majors related to the mission of AFCEA include: astronomy, biometry/biometrics, computer engineering, computer forensics science, computer programming, computer science, computer systems, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, geospatial science, industrial engineering, information science, information technology, information resource management, intelligence, mathematics, mechanical engineering, network engineering, network security, operations, research, physics, robotics engineering, robotics technology, statistics, strategic intelligence and telecommunications engineering

Application Process

A link to the online application form is posted below. Submissions must include the following:

• An online application form, including short-answer questions, educational and career plans and financial need. In addition, the applicant may also describe any challenges (i.e. personal, physical, psychological, educational) that she has had to overcome to reach this point in her educational career.
• An official college transcript with completed courses and grades including grades from the spring semester.
• Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a professor in the student’s STEM major field of study.
• A statement explaining how the applicant meets the qualifying criteria of U.S. armed forces or AFCEA affiliation.
• Completed applications, including all supporting documentation, must be submitted by the deadline posted each year.

To Apply:

https://www.afcea.org/swacina-scholarship

Award: $12,000

The Caccomo Memorial Scholarship is in memory and honoring Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo, who immigrated from Rome to the United States in the 1950’s and became a physician, orthopedic surgeon, and Army Reservist. He served his adopted country in the Special Forces and retired as a Colonel. Dr. Caccomo spent the last fifteen year of his life serving at the University of Illinois in Chicago under the Department of Orthopedics and establishing his Family Foundation, which provides these meaningful and impactful scholarships for our veterans.

• Two (2) scholarships of $12,000 awarded annually.

Eligibility

• Must be a United States veteran or member of the National Guard or Reserves.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize your scholarship award, if you are selected.
• Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment to an eligible program.
• Must not be in default on a federal student loan.
• Must not be convicted under state or federal law of sale or possession of illegal drugs.

Application Documents

• A copy of the veteran’s honorable discharge or a letter from the commanding officer certifying current Guard or Reserve status.
• Official college transcripts for all courses attempted and any degrees or certificates awarded. If post-secondary credits amount to less than 12 credit hours and high school diploma was awarded within the past five years, a high school transcript must be provided. Transcripts must be on the 4.0-grade scale or if in a different system, translated to the 4.0 scale.
• A complete and signed copy of the applicant’s 1040 tax form must be enclosed. It will be used to verify financial need. If the applicant’s name appears on anyone else’s 1040 tax from, it too must be enclosed.
• A copy of the applicant’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Acceptance letter or a letter stating current student status from an accredited program.
• Proof of expenses (A copy of expenses from the school or program publication will suffice.)
• A resume detailing military duty and awards, volunteer activities, community services, and jobs held during the past four years.

To Apply:

https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/AMVETSactiveduty23

Mercer Scholarship

• Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel, their spouses and dependent biological, step or adoptive children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren.

Individual Contributions Scholarship

• Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel, their spouses and dependent biological, step or adoptive children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren.

Eligibility

• Students may apply for Foundation scholarships if they are affiliated with the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard through their own service or that of a spouse, parent, grandparent or great-grandparent. FRA members in good standing, their spouses, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are eligible for a wider range of Foundation scholarships. Scholarship recipients must be U.S. citizens and full-time students at an accredited U.S. trade school, community college, college or university.
• Some scholarships have broad criteria for eligibility, while others are more specific. Here is a list of FRA’s scholarships and their eligibility criteria, as well as other scholarships offered by the Auxiliary of the FRA and other affiliated entities.

Application Process

• The FRA Education Foundation makes scholarship applications available from September 1 through April 15 each year. (The applications are posted at the bottom of this page as pdf files.) All applications and supporting documents must be postmarked no later than April 15th.
• Applications and documents postmarked later than April 15 will not be considered
• Applications that are incomplete in any way will not be considered
• All eligible applicants will be considered for any scholarship for which they meet the eligibility requirement (based on the desires of the donor). Scholarship recipients are notified by email during the summer about awards for the school year that starts that fall. FRA only notifies the applicants who have been selected to receive a scholarship. Then, after recipients respond with additional information to determine if they still qualify to receive the scholarship, they receive an official letter signed by the Foundation President.

To Apply:

https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/Fra_Education_Foundation_Scholarships/Web/Content/FRA_Education_Foundation.aspx?hkey=fe5fe4c8-48b6-4003-be7b-5f3f317c6600

The Freedom Alliance Scholarship fund is for the children of military personnel who have been killed or permanently disabled in an combat mission or training accident.

Eligibility

The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has:

• Been killed in action.
• Become 100% total & permanently disabled as a direct result of a combat mission, with priority given to those who have a single combat-related disability rated at 70% or more. This does not apply to Servicemembers who are Silver Star or Purple Heart Medal recipients as they only need and combined 100% Total and Permanent disability rating. (Qualifying parent must have received an Honorable Discharge.)
• Suffered a major limb amputation due to enemy action
• Been classified as a Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA).
• Been awarded the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Air Force Cross, or the Coast Guard Cross.
• Been involved in a training accident that resulted in the death of the service member or caused an immediate inability to continue serving (100% total and permanently disabled).

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A FREEDOM ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP:

• Currently in the spring semester of their senior year of high school, a high school graduate, or a currently enrolled full-time undergraduate student.
• Under the age of 26 at the time of application.

Application Documents

THE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

• Copy of your government issued photo identification (Drivers License, Military ID Card)
• Proof of dependency: birth certificate, tax form which lists dependents, or military child ID card
• Certificate of death (DD 1300) or rating letter from the Veterans Administration disability stating that the eligible Servicemember parent has been rated as 100% Totally and Permanently disabled
• DD Form 214 if applicable – for disabled veterans’ dependent children
• Applicant must upload a 500 Word Essay or Personal Statement: “What does your parent’s service mean to you?” or “The Importance of Military Service.”
• Official high school or college transcripts.
• Please submit a high resolution (at least 500KB) portrait-style JPEG photo of yourself which is appropriate for publication of scholarship award announcements. Make sure that it is taken in an appropriate setting and there are no other people, distractions, or watermarks visible.
• High resolution photo of qualifying parent.
• All documents, except the requested high-resolution photos, must be in PDF format.

To Apply:

https://fascholarship.com/apply/

Award: Ranges from $500 to $2,000

The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program, also known as the Hap Arnold Grant, is the centerpiece of AFAS education support. The application process for the Arnold Education Grant serves as the platform for other key education support opportunities at the Society.

The Hap Arnold Grant is competitive in its need-based selection criteria and is uniquely tailored to recognize the proper weighing of family income and education costs.

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 are awarded to eligible Air Force and Space Force dependents each year. The specific amount awarded correlates to a student’s particular level of financial need.

Eligibility

The Arnold Education Grant is available to applicants who fit one of the 3 following established criteria at time of application and throughout the award year:

1. Dependent* sons and daughters of U.S. Air Force and Space Force members in one of the following categories:
2. Active Duty, Title 10 Reservists on extended active duty, and Title 32 Guard performing full-time active duty. All members must be on active duty through December 1 of the academic year to be awarded
3. Retired due to length of active duty service or disability, or retired AGR/Reserve with 20+ satisfactory service years creditable for retired pay and placed on the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force Reserve Retired List (no other retired classifications are considered eligible)
4. Deceased while on active duty or in retired status

*For financial aid purposes, a “dependent” student is one who will not reach age 24 during the award year; will not be a graduate or professional student; will not be a veteran; will not be in legal guardianship; will not be an orphan or ward of the court; will not be married or have legal dependents other than a spouse.

*For a student applying as a stepchild of a sponsoring member to be considered a “dependent”, student must either reside with the sponsoring member, or sponsoring member must provide more than half of student’s financial support. Proof of support will be required.

• Spouses of active duty U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force members and Title 10 AGR/Reserve on extended active duty. Member’s active duty must extend through December 1 of the academic year to be awarded. To be eligible, a spouse must be legally married to the member (not separated or pending divorce) at the time of application and disbursement of award.
• Surviving spouses of U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force members who died while on active duty or in retired status

And who also meet the following requirements:

• Will be a high school graduate enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year

*Students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses should check with their school official to verify their enrollment meets their school’s full-time status requirements

• Will be enrolled or accepted in an accredited college, university or vocational/trade school approved by the U.S. Department of Education for participation in federal aid programs
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

Application Process

Student answers eligibility questions and registers as a user on the Air Force Aid Society’s Education Grant Portal.

Student and sponsoring member/other parent complete the online application for the Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program.

ALL applicants must submit:

• Front and back copies of the student’s military ID card [AFI 36-3026(I), Chapter 1, Table 1.8.1.1. permits cardholder to photocopy IDs to “administer military-related benefits to eligible beneficiaries”]
• Copy of sponsoring member’s qualifying documentation, with all but the last four of SSN blacked out, as follows:
  • Active Duty – attach copy of assignment orders to present duty station. Title 10 Guard/Reserve attach copy of extended active duty orders showing active status through December 1, 2023. (All Active Duty members sponsoring spouses for grants must be on active duty status through December 1, 2023).
  • Title 32 Guard members performing full-time active duty – attach orders/contracts showing performance of full-time active duty through December 1, 2023. (AF Form 526 AGR/USAFR Point Credit Summary accepted with active duty status through December 2023.)
  • Retired – attach copy of military retirement orders. (DD Form 214 Statement of Service accepted with reason for separation listed as retirement.) Retired AGR/Reserve attach retirement orders (DD Form 214); notice of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 showing assignment to Retired Reserve Section and placement on USAF Reserve Retired list; or retired pay order showing retired with pay on 60th birthday or later.
  • Deceased – attach a copy of AF Form 1613 Statement of Service form; or State Death Certificate with copy of most current military orders.
• Copy of the most recent transcript (unofficial acceptable). Must include any completed coursework through the Fall 2022 semester and reflect the most recent cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. If student never attended college, submit high school transcript. Students who are homeschooled are required to provide standardized test results (SAT, ACT, GED) or state-issued documentation of high school completion as proof of meeting 2.0 GPA requirement.
• Copy of full Student Aid Report (SAR) generated from the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Note: Confirmation or acknowledgement pages for submitting the FAFSA are not acceptable.
• Students applying as a 5th year undergraduate must provide verification of enrollment in a 5-year degree program (5th year required for all students in degree program/major).

Submit the application and all required documentation to Air Force Aid Society’s Education Assistance Department.

To Apply:

https://portal.afas.org/SignIn?returnUrl=%2Feducation-eligibility%2F

As part of Google’s commitment to military veterans, the company partners with SVA each year to fund scholarships. The scholarship provides assistance to student veterans who are pursuing university degrees in the field of computer science in the U.S. Selected students will receive $10,000 for the upcoming school year.

Eligibility

Student veterans must meet the following criteria to apply for the Google SVA Scholarship:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2023-2024 academic year or intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the United States for the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Maintaining a strong academic performance.
• Pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field*.
• Must be a current student veteran (includes members of the National Guard or Reserve) as proven by a DD- 214 and transcript, or a student on Active Duty as proven by submission of Active Duty orders and a Memorandum of Understanding from your commanding officer indicating that you are currently in good standing with your unit and transcript.
• Has received an honorable discharge or is in good standing with his/her branch of service.

Related Technical Fields may include:

• Software Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (with a heavy computer science course load)
• Computer Engineering
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Applied Networking
• Systems administration

Related Technical Fields do not include:

• Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Application Process

Students must submit a complete application, including:

• A current copy of a resume or CV
• An unofficial copy of current university transcripts
• Two letters of reference from a professor, adviser or supervisor
• Responses to essay questions
• DD 214

To Apply:

https://studentveterans.org/programs-events/scholarships/google-scholarship/

Award: $1,000

Joining the armed forces and serving your country is the ultimate sacrifice, so the team at Hill and Ponton are proud to give back to our nation’s veterans. We are now offering four $1,000 scholarships to help veterans further their education and enter a career field that would, in turn, help other veterans.

Eligibility

• Our veterans’ scholarship program provides financial assistance to former U.S. military personnel pursuing higher education. Former members of the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, National Guard, and Coast Guard are eligible for this assistance program following honorable discharge. Through this scholarship fund, we hope that former military members can pursue education programs and reach their goals.

Application Process

• Applicants must be veterans of the armed forces and must plan to use their education to help fellow veterans
• Applicants must provide their personal information and a statement of 300 words or fewer on how the applicant plans to use his or her education toward helping veterans
• We verify service and character of discharge with a DD-214
• Scholarships will be paid directly to the school (Applicant’s should have attended/or already be attending school)

To Apply:

https://www.hillandponton.com/veterans-scholarship/

Most Americans assume that the G.I. Bill guarantees U.S. Armed Forces personnel access to free post-secondary education. They are surprised to learn that active duty personnel, reservists, and Veterans have had to take out student loans to pay for higher education.

Shortfalls in the new Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, lingering exclusions from the old Montgomery G.I. Bill, and educational debt acquired prior to service compromise the lives of thousands. While there are military educational programs that help relieve this educational debt, not all Veterans are covered under these programs.

Retroactive Scholarship

Leave No Veteran Behind addresses Veteran student debt head on with its Retroactive Scholarship Program. Like most scholarships this Leave No Veteran Behind Program is highly sought. Hundreds of qualified Veterans apply each year, but only a handful are awarded annually based on need and available funds. Unlike most scholarships, this award is given after higher education has been completed and student loans have been made because the Veteran was not covered under existing educational programs. Each year, the Leave No Veteran Behind Scholarship Committee selects Veteran recipients. Recipients get their student loan accounts paid off in full. Veterans must have completed some form of higher education, suffer from economic hardship, and have student loans because they were not fully covered by existing educational programs. In return, all awardees commit to 100-400 hours of community service that leverages their military skills, civilian education, and lack of indebtedness to help solve the most pressing issues facing their communities.

Leave No Veteran Behind is the only non-profit organization in the nation working to address Veteran educational debt in these extraordinary ways, thereby continuing its promise to Veterans by investing in their future.

To learn more or apply click here.

Award: Varies

The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program is based on applicants’ financial needs and was established to assist Children of Soldiers in obtaining their first undergraduate degrees. Applicants may receive assistance for up to four academic years but must meet eligibility criteria and reapply each year.

Eligibility

• Student must be a dependent of a Soldier on federal active duty, a retired Soldier, or a deceased active or deceased retired Soldier. Children of National Guard/Reserve Soldiers are eligible if the Soldier is on Title 10 Orders for the entire academic year.
• Student must be registered as a dependent of the Soldier in DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System).
• Student must be under the age of 24 (eligibility ends at the end of the semester/term in which the student reaches their 24th birthday. Example – turning 24 in December would mean the scholarship would be awarded for fall term ONLY.)
• Student must remain unmarried for the entire academic year.
• Student must not be a member of the National Guard, Reserves, or other military branch.
• Student must be enrolled, accepted, or pending acceptance as a full-time student in an accredited post-secondary or vocational institution listed in the US Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx). Because financial need is already met, students attending Military Service Academies are not eligible.
• Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Any MG James Ursano Scholarship recipient who also receives funding from other sources (i.e., GI Bill, scholarships, VA benefits, etc.) may not be eligible to receive their full scholarship from AER. The Financial Aid Office at each school will determine the recipient’s final eligibility based on the student’s complete financial aid package. No student can receive funding above the school’s established Cost of Attendance – once all costs are covered, the school must return any remaining funds to AER.

For more information click here.

Award: Varies

The Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program provides Spouses of active duty or retired Soldiers, and widows(ers) of Soldiers who died either on active duty or in a retired status, with financial assistance to pursue their first undergraduate college degree. Spouses of National Guard/Reserve Soldiers activated on Title 10 Orders are also eligible. Spouses of Soldiers who have separated from the Army without retiring are not eligible.

Eligibility

Student must be a dependent Spouse and registered as the Spouse of the Soldier in DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System).

• Student must be pursuing their first undergraduate degree as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited post-secondary or vocational institution listed in the US Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx). Those pursing a second bachelor’s degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Scholarship cannot be used for graduate level courses.
• Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale.
• Student must not be active duty or in a reserve component or a retiree of the Army, National Guard, Reserves, or other military branch. Because financial need is already met, students attending Military Service Academies are not eligible.
• Any Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program recipient who also receives funding from other sources (i.e., GI Bill, scholarships, My CAA, VA benefits, etc.) may not be eligible to receive their full scholarship from AER. The Financial Aid Office at each school will determine the recipient’s final eligibility based on the complete financial aid package. Once all costs are covered each term, any remaining AER scholarship funds must be returned to AER.

Application Process

Once you click on the link, you will have to sign up, if you are a first-time applicant, or sign in, if you are a returning applicant. If you are a returning applicant, DO NOT USE A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS TO CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. Please contact us if you don’t remember your credentials. Once you enter your name in the General Application (new applicants only), you will be directed to the Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program. Be sure to complete the Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship application and not the MG James Ursano Children’s Scholarship application.

The application and all required documents must be submitted online. Do not mail or email documents. (READ THE DESCRIPTIONS OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW)

1. APPLICATION
2. DD214 – If the Student has prior military service, upload the Student’s DD214 in the appropriate question. If the Soldier is retired, upload the Soldier’s DD214 in the appropriate question.
3. LEAVE AND EARNINGS STATEMENT (LES) – If the Soldier Sponsor is on active duty, the most recent LES must be uploaded.
4. TRANSCRIPTS – Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Transcripts MUST show the student’s name, school name, all college course work through the student’s most recently completed semester/term, and cumulative GPA based on a 4.0 scale. If no previous college, upload a letter stating this is the first time the student is going to be enrolled in college classes and enter the cumulative GPA as 2.0.
5. STUDENT AID REPORT (SAR) – The Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is used to determine each applicant’s need. The FAFSA may be completed after 1 October for the following academic year at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For 2022-2023, the student must use data from his/her 2020 tax return. The SAR can be downloaded from the FAFSA website a few days after the FAFSA application is completed. We require the COMPLETE SAR. Please see our SAR instructions for guidance.
6. FEDERAL TITLE 10 ORDERS (if applicable) – If the Soldier Sponsor is on Title 10 Active Guard or Reserve orders, upload a copy of the Title 10 Orders showing federal activation for the entire time the student is applying for a scholarship. An ETS date must be provided.
7. CASUALTY REPORT (if applicable) – If the Soldier died while on active duty, upload a copy of the casualty report. PLEASE NOTE: All documents and the application must be uploaded in pdf or similar non-editable format. AER assumes no responsibility for applications or supporting documents not received by this office or not received in a timely manner. All changes to information must be submitted in writing to scholarships@aerhq.org.

To Apply:

https://aerhq.academicworks.com

Eligibility and Application Overview:

1. The scholarship is awarded to US Active Duty military, US Military veterans, or US Servicemember/Veteran dependents
2. NAVPA will award 8 scholarships.
   • Scholarships are $1000 award; one award per region as assigned during the school’s membership
3. Candidates must be an active, current student already enrolled at the school
   • School must be an active NAVPA member in good standing
   • Student must have a current GPA of 3.0 GPA or higher at time of application at the current institution
4. Candidate must complete 5 Questions and provide the following documentation:
   • Copy of Current Transcript (from member school)
   • Proof of Military Status
   • Recommendation Letter for the Scholarship
5. The Application can be saved at any time during the application process and returned. Please do not submit until all application elements are uploaded and ready to submit.

For more information visit their website here.

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Program offers grants and interest-free loans for undergraduate or master’s degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year post-secondary, technical or vocational institution in the United States. This financial assistance is available for children of active duty, retired or deceased Sailors and Marines, spouses of active duty and retired Sailors and Marines, and Active Duty Sailors and Marines enrolled in the MECEP or MECP programs.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• Child (under age 23) of an active duty, retired or deceased Sailor or Marine
• Spouse of an active duty or retired Sailor or Marine
• MECEP/MECP student

AND:

• Registered in DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System)
• Enrolled and registered as a full-time student for the entire year (Aug-May) at the same institution and pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree at a post-secondary, technical, or vocational institution that is:
• Located in the United States and accredited by a regional/national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education
• A participant in the U.S. Department of Education Title IV Financial Aid Programs
• Have a cumulative 2.0 (or higher) GPA on a 4.0 grade scale
• Able to DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED via the FAFSA SAR form

Some of the Fine Print:

• Grants and interest free loans range from $500 to $3,000 per academic year
• NMCRS will determine the amount provided to applicant
• Funds are payable and provided to the student’s academic institution
• Funds are to be used only for tuition, books, fees, room, and board
• Repayment of interest free loans must be by military payroll allotment or EFT within 24 months of the loan disbursal and must begin September 1, 2023
• Applicants must complete a new application for each academic year

To Apply:

https://www.nmcrs.org/pages/education-loans-and-scholarships

At North American Van Lines, we are committed to improving the future of any and all students throughout the continental U.S. and beyond—we believe that educational quality for everyone is key in fostering a nationwide network of skilled professionals for years to come, from adults seeking continued education to those returning from active service.

Because of this belief, we are proud for the opportunity to offer our first ever Military Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Operational Management Scholarship to qualifying current or former active duty military and their dependents. Upon the contest’s completion, two winners will be chosen to receive an award of $1,000 each. Read below to bring yourself up to speed on the contest’s rules, deadlines, award process and more.

Interested? Here’s what you need to know:

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen (or permanent resident).
• Enrolled (or enrolling) as a full time student of an accredited college/university within the United States for completion of an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.
• Limit of one (1) entry per contestant.
• Applicants must be one of the following below:
  • An honorably discharged veteran or current member of the active military (including National Guard and Reserves).
  • A spouse of a current military service member or honorably discharged veteran.
  • A child (under age 21 or full-time student under age 23) of a current military service member or honorably discharged veteran.
• Employees, professional affiliates, and agents of North American Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.
• The applicant must comply with IRS rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship, including following.
  • It does not exceed your expenses;
  • It is not designated or earmarked for other purposes (such as room and board), and does not require (by its terms) that it cannot be used for qualified education expense; and
  • It does not represent payment for teaching, research, or other services required as a condition for receiving the scholarship.
• You must be a Candidate for a Degree. You are a Candidate for a Degree if you:
  • Attend a primary or secondary school or are pursuing a degree at a college or university, or
  • Attend an educational institution that:
    • Provides a program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s or higher degree, or offers a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation; and
    • Is authorized under federal or state law to provide such a program and is accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency
• Eligible educational institution. An eligible educational institution is one whose primary function is the presentation of formal instruction and that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities. 
• Qualified education expenses. For purposes of tax-free scholarships and fellowship grants, these are expenses for:
  • Tuition and fees required to enroll at or attend an eligible educational institution; and
  • Course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies, and equipment that are required for the courses at the eligible educational institution. These items must be required of all students in your course of instruction.
• Qualified education expenses do not include the cost of:
  • Room and board, Travel, Research, Clerical help, or  Equipment and other expenses that are not required for enrollment in or attendance at an eligible educational institution.
• Complete all required sections of our application form below.
• Applicants must submit a copy of their DD214 (member 4) or a signed letter from Command certifying active duty status.
• Be sure to attach the following documents to your application form:
• Submit a brief essay of between 400 and 800 words, detailing why a career in logistics/supply chain management is your college major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing sincere firsthand experience and sentiment, is best—no need to be too formal. We want to know why you truly believe in logistics as the best career path for you!
• Total award – $1,000; Number of awards given – 2.
• Maximum award – $1,000 per winner.
• Award amount will be made out to your school in the form of a check, and mailed to your personal address.
• Winners will be notified via email, and on our official Logistics Scholarship homepage at (NorthAmerican.com/Scholarship/LogisticsEdu).

To learn more or apply click here.

DISCLAIMER: Sirva, Inc. and any related subsidiaries will not re-use, forward, or share the personal information of applicants in any way—all information submitted through the form available on this page or any alternative forms of entry are to be kept strictly confidential and used solely for the purpose of determining a winner.

PAT TILLMAN SCHOLAR

The Pat Tillman Foundation unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The fellowship program supports Tillman Scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities, so they are empowered to make an impact in the world. For more information on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the impact of the Tillman Scholars, visit our website and our YouTube page. Additionally, watch these videos to learn more about the Pat Tillman Foundation from our Tillman Scholars’ perspectives.

Eligibility

• Must be a military veteran, spouse of a military veteran, or active duty service member.
• Applicants must plan on being enrolled full time in their degree program during the award year(s) in order to be eligible. The definition of full-time status varies by degree program and can be verified with your Registrar’s office. Executive MBA (EMBA) students are eligible as long as your institution declares your program a full-time program.
• Distance learners are eligible to apply provided they are full-time students.

Application Process

• When creating your account, do not use (.edu,.mil. or .gov) emails as they will block our email notifications from coming through. It is preferred to use your personal email account such as Gmail or Yahoo.
• In order to receive email notifications about the status of your application, you must verify your email address when prompted.
• It’s highly suggested to use the most current version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari to complete your application.
• Once you enter your application, each task will open in a box on the left side. Be sure to scroll up and down to reveal all the tasks to be completed.

To Apply:

https://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply/

Award: $10,000

Student Veterans of America and Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD) have partnered to provide two (2) $10,000 scholarships to student veterans demonstrating a commitment to and passion for their chosen field of study, as well as demonstrated leadership and engagement within their community. The Patriot Scholarship is offered exclusively to U.S. Army veterans, and is named after RMD’s Patriot Air and Missile Defense System.

Eligibility

Army student veterans pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited four-year college or university may apply with the following qualifications:

• A U.S. Army veteran
• Entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of undergraduate study, or be enrolled in a graduate program for the current academic year
• Attending full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and passion for their chosen field of study
• Demonstrate leadership and engagement in their community
• Be a current student veteran (includes members of the National Guard or Reserve), as demonstrated by a DD 214 (Member – Copy 4) and current transcript
• Have received an honorable discharge; must be a veteran in good standing

Application Process

• Your application should include your transcripts and a 1-2-minute video that captures the following information:
• Tell us about your background, why did you join the military, and if applicable what is your experience using the Patriot system during your service.
• What are you studying now and what do you want to do with your career?
• What would receiving this scholarship award mean to you?
• If you don’t elect to submit a video, please provide short answers to the above questions. Read video submission instructions here.

To Apply:

https://studentveterans.org/news/raytheon-patriot-scholarship/

Award: $10,000

The Raytheon Missiles & Defense SPY-6 Scholarship, named for the U.S. Navy’s SPY-6 Family of Radars, provides returning sailors an opportunity to achieve educational goals and position themselves for success in civilian professions. Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to sailors who pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university and demonstrate leadership in their local community.

Eligibility

• Student veterans must meet the following criteria to apply for the Raytheon Missiles & Defense SPY-6 Scholarship:
• Navy/Navy Reserve Veteran
• Be a current student veteran, as demonstrated by a current transcript
• Entering your sophomore, junior, or senior year of undergraduate study, or be enrolled in a graduate program for the academic year
• Attending full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.
• Have received an honorable discharge; must be a veteran in good standing

Application Process

Provide a video (no longer than 2 minutes) discussing your:

• Demonstrated commitment to and passion for your chosen field of study
• Demonstrates leadership and engagement in your community
• Instructions for creating this video can be found on the website.

To Apply:

https://studentveterans.org/programs-events/scholarships/rtx-spy-6-scholarship/

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN: FISHER HOUSE

Award: $2,000

The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community.

Five hundred (500) scholarship grants, each for $2,000, will be awarded for the academic school year 2023-2024. 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.

Eligibility

• Only students with valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card may apply for a scholarship. In addition, a student’s parent(s) must be one of the following: active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor’s degree or a community/junior college designed to allow for a direct transfer into a four-year program.
• High school applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis).
• College applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. College freshmen must submit a first-semester college transcript.
• Applicants or sponsors do not need to live at an installation with a commissary – simply select the commissary where you shop or the one nearest to you.

Application Process

• Write a short 500-word essay – the essay topic will be announced when the scholarship opens.
• Submit transcripts
• High school applicants – transcript indicating a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
• College applicants – transcript indicating a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
• You must validate your eligibility as a military dependent by entering the benefits number found on the reverse of the Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. If you qualify for an ID card but do not have one, immediately schedule a visit to a military personnel office with the proper documentation.

To Apply:

https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/

Award: $2,500

The TonaLaw Veteran’s Scholarship is only open to students attending school in the United States. Students must have served in the U.S. Military and provide proof of service. Applicant must be a student at an accredited school or be accepted to begin school at an accredited school within 6 months of application. All funds will be dispersed to the scholarship recipient within 30 days of being announced as the winner. The scholarship winner is determined solely by our selection committee. All decisions of the selection committee are final. TonaLaw is not responsible for technical issues that prevent applications from being submitted or considered.

Eligibility

• Only open to students attending school in the United States
• Applicant must be a veteran of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States
• Applicant must be a student at an accredited school or be accepted to begin school at an accredited school within 6 months of application

To Apply:

https://tonalaw.com/scholarship/

The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. It’s just another way for us to say “thank you” to those who fought for our freedoms.   

• Fall semester scholarships will be awarded in August, and spring semester scholarships will be awarded in January.
• Scholarships must be used by the end of the school semester for which the veteran is applying or they will become null and void.
• Scholarships are restricted for tuition and fees only and will be paid directly to accredited schools.

Eligibility

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve.
• Have completed Basic Training and follow-on training (Advanced Individual Training, technical school, etc.).
• Separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below.
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
• Participate in, be accepted to or currently enrolled in a VA-approved program or school at an accredited post-secondary institution.

To Apply:

https://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support