Scholarships for Veterans & Military Families

Veterans and their children qualify for scholarships set aside for military families. Award Scholar matches you to the ones you're eligible for and drafts each essay in your voice.

• Navy & Marine Corps Dependents Education Foundation Scholarship

  $60,000

  Due Varies

  Navy and Marine Corps Dependents Education Foundation Scholarship Program is good for up to $15k/year for tuition, books, and academic fees for a maximum of 4 years.

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• Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship

  $25,000

  Due January 06, 2027

  The Live Más Scholarship empowers students who are passionate about making a difference in their communities and beyond. This scholarship program by the Taco Bell Foundation supports students at every stage of their journey, helping them channel their passion into transformative change. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has awarded more than $110 million in Live Más Scholarships and grants to youth-serving nonprofit organizations focused on education and career readiness.

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• NC Patriot Star Family Scholarship Program

  $16,000

  Due Varies

  Star Scholarships are available to the children and spouses of fallen or disabled veterans, children of injured active-duty service members, as well as qualifying disabled veterans. Applicants must be NC residents accepted to or attending NC post-secondary institutions.

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• Military Family Support Trust

  $12,000

  Due February 01, 2027

  From providing scholarships to high school seniors and funding organizations that provide financial assistance for veterans and enlisted personnel, and service dogs for sight-impaired veterans and vets with PTSD, hospice care, and programs that help prevent homelessness for veterans to providing funding support through partnerships with the local military base in short term emergency and holiday funding --- we are here to support those who made the sacrifice for us to continue to have our freedom.

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• Air Force Association Scholarships

  $10,000

  Due April 30, 2027

  Many of our nation’s Airmen, Guardians, and their families are on missions to complete higher education degrees. For years, the Air & Space Forces Association has funded those efforts as part of its own mission to support and encourage the prosperity of our nation’s Air & Space Force community. The scholarships help fund college tuition, flight school, dental school, Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings, and even full rides to certain universities.

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• RERF Veteran Stipend

  $10,000

  Due September 11, 2026

  The Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization associated with the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA). The Foundation’s core mission is to sponsor projects that promote public awareness, education, research, and the advancement of recycling.

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• Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship

  $6,330

  Due May 15, 2027

  The Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship Program awards tuition assistance to the children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict. Applicants must be Ohio residents, enrolled full-time in undergraduate study and pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at an eligible Ohio college or university, and be between the ages of 16 and 24. Students Ohio public institutions will be funded 77% of tuition and general fees, and students attending private institutions will receive an annual award amount which will vary each year. Students must attend full-time, and prior recipients must meet appropriate cumulative GPA requirements (minimum 2.00). The total number of recipients will vary.

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• NLHA Education Fund Scholarship

  $4,500

  Due March 13, 2027

  The NLHA Education Fund was established as a 501(c)(3) organization to raise funds for the purpose of awarding education grants and scholarships to low income individuals residing in federally assisted rental housing owned, managed, or administered by members of the National Leased Housing Association.

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• Frontline Families Scholarship Program

  $2,500

  Due February 16, 2027

  The Frontline Families Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Michael Osterholm, world-renowned epidemiologist, to provide educational assistance to the surviving family members of frontline healthcare workers and volunteers who lost their lives in the fight against COVID-19. All eligible applicants will receive awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 while funds are available, with the total amount depending on the applicant's demonstrated financial need.

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• Hope For the Warriors Scholarships

  $2,500

  Due April 30, 2027

  Scholarships are available for accredited U.S. colleges, universities, and trade schools. Funds are paid directly to the institution to cover tuition, books, and required supplies.

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