Military Scholarships

Military scholarships are available for members of the military and their families. Most organizations that sponsor these scholarships want to honor those individuals who have fought and defended our country, whether it was in the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Air Force. Providing scholarships for military personnel, their spouses, and children is a way to help them with their education costs and say thanks for their bravery.

If you are interested in these military scholarship opportunities, please visit the linked websites for further information and eligibility requirements:

Department of Defense Financial Aid for Military Families

DoD Education Activity has many different financial aid and scholarship opportunities for U.S. Military personnel and their spouses and children.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Education Service

The VA website provides information on veterans’ benefits, the longstanding GI Bill, and new Post-9/11 GI Bill. There are also multiple financial aid, scholarship, and tuition assistance programs for veterans, Military personnel, and their families.

AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) Educational Foundation

Air Force Association Scholarships

The American Patriot Freedom Scholarship Award For Military Dependent Children

American Legion Legacy Scholarship

AMVETS National Service Foundation

Army Emergency Relief (AER) Scholarship Programs

The Army Scholarship Foundation

Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy

Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships

Dolphin Scholarship Foundation (US Navy Submarine)

Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund

James H. Parke Memorial Scholarship (sponsored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)