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MIL IT AR Y & VET ER AN SUCC ESS C ENT ER Fall 2020 / Spring 2021

Military, Veterans, & Dependents Scholarships

I. General Scholarships (Pages 2-5) II. Degree Specific Scholarships (Pages 5 & 7) III. Branch Specific Scholarships (Pages 7-9)

IV. Military Family Members Scholarships (Pages 10-11) V. Military Spouses Scholarships (Page 11)

VI. Military Children Scholarships (Pages 12-16)

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General Scholarships

Scholarship Name Website Info Scholarship Description CCME Scholarship

$1,000

https://www.ccmeonline.org/awards-scholarships

The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) offers $1000 scholarships each year to United States Service members and spouses of Service members who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees. All applicants must submit the CCME Military Personnel Scholarship Application or the CCME Military Spouse Scholarship Application. Deadline 18 December

American Legion Auxiliary https://www.alaforveterans.org/Scholarships/Non-Traditional-Student-Scholarship/

Applicant must be a member of the American Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion and shall have paid dues for the two preceding years and for the calendar year in which application is made. Student has to of had at least one year of college and is in need of financial assistance to pursue an undergraduate degree. Deadline 1 March.

Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students

$2,000

AMVETS National Scholarship http://www.amvets.org/amvets-in- action/scholarships/

Available to financially assist Veterans, Active, Guard/Reserve, or Dependents who have exhausted government aid, or who might not otherwise have the financial means to continue their education. Multiple scholarships available for different career paths. Deadline 30 April.

Program

$1,000- $12,000

AFCEA Scholarships

Up to $5,000

https://www.afcea.org/site/foundation/scholarships

The AFCEA Educational Foundation has six general categories of scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled and attending full time at four-year-colleges of universities in the United States. Deadlines vary from April to May.

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GoodCall https://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/search/

GoodCall provides numerous scholarship opportunities for all grade levels.

FinAid Scholarships http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/ Undergraduate and graduate students can apply. Use this search engine to find a scholarship that will work for you.

Army Scholarship Foundation

$500- $2,000

https://www.armyscholarshipfoundation.org/

One-year financial scholarships awarded on the basis of academic record and participation in school and community activities. Academic year 2021-2022 may be submitted from January 15 until April 15, 2021.

Army Nurse Corps Association

$3,000

http://e-anca.org/Scholarships Students currently enrolled in an degree nursing or nurse anesthesia program who: Are serving or have previously served in any branch, and Are not currently receiving funding by a component of the US Army, (e.g., scholarship ROTC students and students receiving full GI Bill benefits are not eligible); and, Honorable Discharge. Nursing or anesthesia students whose parent(s), spouse, or child(ren) is serving or has served in a component of the US Army. Deadline 31 March.

VFW Military Scholarship Up to $5,000

http://www.vfw.org/Scholarship/

The VFW’s Military Scholarship program provides scholarships annually to VFW members who are veterans or currently serving in uniform as active, guard/reserve. Deadline Fall, 30 April / Spring, 15 November.

Scholarships.com

Amount Varies

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/military-scholarships/

Many scholarships available pertaining to military affiliation. Deadlines vary

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NBC Universal- SVA Scholarship

$10,000

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

Student Veterans of America and NBC Universal have partnered to distribute 2, $10,000 scholarships to any eligible student veterans. In order to be eligible the student must be in pursuit of an Associates, Bachelors, or Graduate degree at an accredited institution of higher education and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Deadline 10 April

Google - SVA Scholarship

$10,000

http://studentveterans.org/programs/scholarships?layout=edit&id=733

Eight (8) scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded to student veterans pursuing a degree in the field of computer science meet with each other and with Google engineers in a personable, fun environment. Scholarship recipients will also be invited to attend Google's Summer Annual Scholars' Retreat. Application will close on November 1, at 12:00 PM EST.

Tillman Scholar

$10,000

http://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/

To support educational opportunities for Veteran/Active Service Members and their spouses. Intended to cover direct study-related expenses such as tuition, fees, and books, as well as other needs such as room and board and child care. Deadline 1 March.

Scholarship generator

Varies

http://search.militaryscholar.org/

Select individual information that populates scholarships that you are eligible for.

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Degree Based Scholarships

AFCEA War Veterans Scholarships

$2,500

https://www.afcea.org/site/?q=foundation/scholarships/war-veterans

Offered to active-duty and honorably discharged U.S. military Veterans (to include Reservists and National Guard personnel) since 2004. Candidates must be currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior at an accredited college or university in the United States. Candidates must be majoring in the following C4I-related fields related to the mission of AFCEA: Biometry/Biometrics, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Geospatial Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Information Resource Management, Intelligence, Mathematics, Network Engineering, Network Security, Operations, Research, Physics, Robotics Engineering, Robotics Technology, Statistics, Strategic Intelligence, and Telecommunications Engineering Deadline 15 November

Foundation for IT Education http://www.edfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

This Foundation currently provide scholarship funds to assists in the scholarship award process. Applications are accepted for the Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship, the Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship, and the William R. Reaugh Scholarship Open January 1st and close May 31st each year

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Branch Specific Scholarships

• Army

Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Scholarships $1-12k

https://www.quad-a.org/scholarship

For college-level education of members of the AAAA, and the spouses, unmarried siblings, unmarried children and unmarried grandchildren of current and deceased AAAA members. Deadline 1 April/1 May

Army Scholarship Foundation

$500-$2000

http://armyscholarshipfoundation.org/apply.html

One-year financial scholarships awarded on the basis of academic record and participation in school and community activities. Deadline April 15 and under age 24 by application deadline.

Army Women’s Foundation

$1,000- $2,500

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

Applicant must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard or the child of a woman who served honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Deadline 15 January

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• Air Force Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program

$500- $4,000

http://www.afas.org/education-grants

Provides need based grants to selected sons and daughters of active duty, Title 10 AGR/Reserve, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, retired, retired reserve and deceased Air Force members; spouses (stateside) of active duty members and Title 10 AGR/Reservists; and surviving spouses of deceased personnel for their undergraduate studies. Deadline 30 Apr

• Marine Corps

Marine Corps League - Scholarship Program

$6,000 - $40,000

https://www.mcsf.org/

Active duty, reserve, veteran U.S. Marine, also children of fallen/injured marines. AGI below $96,000. Undergraduate only. Deadline 1 March

• Navy Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund http://www.cposf.org/scholarship

For qualified family members of Chief Petty Officers including spouses and children (natural born, adopted or stepchildren). Deadline 1 April

Dolphin Scholarship Foundation

$2,000- $3,400

http://www.dolphinscholarship.org/

Grants are available, on a competitive basis, to high school or college children/stepchildren (unmarried, under age 24 at time of deadline) of: (1) members or former members of the Submarine Force who have qualified in submarines and have served in the Submarine Force for at least eight years; or of (2) Navy members who have served in submarine support activities (e.g., submarine bases, tenders, and rescue vessels) for a minimum of ten years. Deadline October 1 to March 15.

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Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation

$4,600

https://wingsoveramerica.us/app

To provide college scholarships to dependent children and spouses of all US Navy - officer and enlisted - active duty, retired or deceased who served within Naval Air Forces. Recipients are selected on the basis of scholastic merit and community service. Pre- qualification (eligibility) 1 February, application 1 March.

Tailhook Education Foundation

$15,000

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-grade-level/high-school-scholarships/tailhook-educational-foundation-tef-scholarships/

To be eligible for consideration for a Tailhook Educational Foundation scholarship, an individual must be a high school graduate and the natural, step, or adopted son, daughter or grandchild of a current or former (U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps / U.S. Coast Guard) Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, or Naval Aircrewman. Also eligible are individuals or children/grandchildren of individuals who are serving or have served on board a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier in ship's company or an embarked staff. Eligible applicants must be accepted for undergraduate enrollment at an accredited college. Deadline 2 March

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Military Family Members Scholarships

Anchor Scholarship Foundation

$2,000

http://www.anchorscholarship.com

The Anchor Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to eligible family members (children and spouses) of active duty, retired or honorably discharged Surface Navy personnel. Anchor Scholarships MUST be applied to tuition and tuition related expenses only. Dependent children must be pursuing a 4-year degree (BA or BS) at a 4-year college or university in the United States. Dependent spouses may be pursuing an Associates, BA or BS at a 2 or 4-year college or university in the United States. Deadline October

Folds of Honor Foundation

$5,000

https://www.foldsofhonor.org/resources/scholarships/

Folds of Honor Foundation (FHF) provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the spouses and children of service members disabled or killed as a result of their military service. Can be applied to schooling now or held by Folds of Honor on behalf of young children until needed at the time of enrollment. Application submitted between 1 February and 31 March

Airforce Wives Club of DC https://www.afoscdc.com/scholarships/

Children and spouses of military members. Applications open from 16 December – 2 March

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Scholarships for Military Spouses CCME Scholarship

$1,000

https://www.ccmeonline.org/awards-scholarships

The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) offers $1000 scholarships each year to United States Service members and spouses of Service members who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees. All applicants must submit the CCME Military Personnel Scholarship Application or the CCME Military Spouse Scholarship Application. Applications open 1 July - 31 October.

National Military Family Association Joanne Holbrook

Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program

$500- $2,000

https://scholarships.militaryfamily.org/offers/nmfa-spouse-scholarship/

Awarded to spouses of Uniformed Services members (active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees, and survivors) to obtain professional certification or to attend post-secondary or graduate school.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association

Up to $5,000

http://www.la-fra.org/scholarship.html

Helping deserving students (Children or Grandchildren of LA FRA members) with reach their educational and professional goals for decades, presenting annual awards of up to $5,000 to individuals pursuing college and graduate degrees. Deadline 15 April.

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Scholarships for Military Children

American Legion Legacy Scholarship

Up to $20,000

http://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy

Available for children or legally adopted children of active duty U.S. Military and Guard, and Reserve personnel who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Application open 1 January to 15 April.

AMVETS Scholarship

$1,000- $12,000

http://www.amvets.org/amvets-in-action/scholarships/

Available to financially assist Veterans, Active, Guard/Reserve, or Dependents who have exhausted government aid, or who might not otherwise have the financial means to continue their education. Deadline 30 April

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

$32,000

http://fallenpatriots.org/

Providing college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in combat or accidents. Our vision is that every such child can have a debt-free college education.

Fisher House Foundation

Scholarship Program

$500- $2,000

http://www.militaryscholar.org/index.html

Open to sons and daughters of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military commissary customers. Opens Mid December

Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund

http://www.fascholarship.com/apply/

Students are eligible if they are the dependent child of an active duty Service Member who was killed or permanently disabled (100%) rating as the result of an operational mission or training accident, or who is currently certified as POW or MIA.

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Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship

http://www.militaryscholar.org/legacy/

Open to dependent unmarried children under the age of 23, of those who have died or have become disabled through their active military service on or after September 11, 2001. Opens mid December

Coast Guard Foundation

$1,000- $5,000

https://coastguardfoundation.org/scholarships

Scholarship open season for unmarried dependent children of enlisted men and women of the U.S Coast Guard begins on March 1, and ends on April 15

Army Emergency Relief

$500- $2,900

https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/scholarships/

Children and Spouses of military members. Interest Free Loans, Grants,& Scholarships for Soldiers, Retirees, & Families.

Opens 1 January Heroes Tribute

Scholarship Children of the Fallen

or Wounded

Up to $40,000

https://www.mcsf.org/get-involved/invest-scholarships/heroes-tribute-scholarship/

This program provides up to $40,000 in scholarship support to children of fallen or wounded Marines and Navy Corpsmen

Colona Scholarship

$4,000

http://cwoauscg.org/colona-scholarship/

Dependent child of AD, Retired, or veteran U.S. Coast Guard member. Current high school seniors with a C average or above. Deadline 1 June

Keller Scholarship

$750

http://cwoauscg.org/keller-scholarship/

Dependent child of a Chief Warrant and Warrant Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. Current high school senior with a C average or better. Deadline March 15

Military Child of the Year

$10,000 + gifts

http://www.militarychildoftheyear.org/

Operation Homefront's annual awards recognize six outstanding young people ages 8 to 18. Each of them represent a branch of the armed

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forces for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and other criteria while facing the challenges of military family life. There is a seventh award for a young person age 13-18. This award is the Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation

Navy League Foundation

$2,500- $20,000

http://navyleague.org/scholarship/

The Navy League Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors who will attend college in the fall. Navy League Foundation Scholarships are available only to children and grandchildren of former members of the Sea Services and those currently serving as well as members of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Opens 15 October

Scholarships for Veterans

https://www.fastweb.com/directory/scholarships-for-veterans

Largest and new Scholarships for Veterans. Due dates varies.

Scholarship Programs For Veterans

http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/veterans.htm

Scholarships and grants for veterans are supported by the Federal government, as well as by military associations, universities and private donors.

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional

Educational support

http://www.dantes.doded.mil/FinancialAid/FederalAid.html

Multiple deadlines.

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Veteran Scholarships

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/veteran-scholarships/

Multiple deadlines.

Mesothelioma Scholarship

https://mesothelioma.net/scholarship/

Any student who has lived with and fought against any type of cancer, not limited to mesothelioma, is welcome to apply. We also encourage any students who have watched a family member or close friend go through the experience of fighting cancer. Deadline August 15. One scholarship will be awarded in September that year.

APPS—there are several scholarship apps available as Apple (iOS) or Android versions, and most of them are free. “SCHOLLY” and “SCHOLARSHIPS.COM” are shown below. The Scholly free join code for military and veterans is: SchollyForVets. Both apps will allow the scholarships to be located using search boxes or categories. Both of these apps have a web based version as well, so just do an Internet search for these titles and you’re good to go!!

For questions or more info, please contact William Noundou, MVSC Graduate Assistant at (402) 472-4130 or willsoft2002@gmail.com. 2020 updated