Military Child of the Year Award

Nomination required

$10,000
7 winners

Eligibility

Demographics
Military spouse or dependent
Education level
High school

About this scholarship

Military dependents ages 13 to 18 who demonstrate scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, and extracurricular involvement may be nominated for Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year Award. Legal dependent status is confirmed through DEERS enrollment.

Seven recipients are selected annually, one per service branch, each receiving $10,000, a laptop, and travel to the recognition gala in Washington, D.C.

Gather academic records, volunteer details, and recommendation letters, then submit through the official platform. Previous award recipients are not eligible.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Academic records
  • Volunteer details
  • Recommendation letters
  • Essay describing positive impact on the applicant's military family, school, or community
  • Academic records
  • Volunteer details
  • Recommendation letters
  • Submit or be nominated through the official platform.