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Kentucky or Indiana residents who are U.S. military active duty, reservists, veterans, or spouses or children of veterans, and who are graduating high school seniors or enrolled 2- or 4-year college students with a minimum 3.0 GPA planning postsecondary study, may apply for the James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship.
Two winners receive $1,000 each, paid to their school.
Submit an introduction (1,200 characters) and an essay (3,000 characters) about someone who positively influenced you.
The James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship awards $1,000 (2 winners).
The deadline is May 19, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Indiana; Kentucky; Active duty. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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