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U.S. citizens who are active duty, National Guard or Reserve members, honorably discharged veterans, or retirees may apply for the VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship if they completed basic and follow-on training and hold a rank of E-5 or below. Demonstrated financial need is required.
Scholarships of up to $5,000 help cover tuition and fees at accredited institutions. Awards are limited to one per family per semester.
Apply during the designated fall or spring application window. The program is funded by Sport Clips and the VFW to support service members and veterans pursuing higher education.
The VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship awards $5,000.
November 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Undergraduate; Graduate; Continuing or nontraditional. 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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