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  • Albert M. Lappin Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 15
    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Kansas

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are average or better students. They must be the son or daughter of a veteran and enrolling or enrolled in a post-secondary school in Kansas. A parent must have been a member of the Kansas American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary for the previous three years. In addition, the children of deceased parents are eligible if the parent was a paid member at the time of death. Applicants must submit a 1040 income statement, documentation of parent's veteran status, three letters of recommendation with only one from a teacher, an essay on the topic of "Why I Want to Go to College" and a high school transcript. Applicants must maintain a C average in college and verify enrollment at the start of each semester.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1314 SW Topeka Boulevard
    Topeka, KS 66612

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  • American Legion Department of Illinois Scholarship
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Illinois

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children or grandchildren of American Legion Illinois members and must be in their senior year of high school. Awards may be used to further education at an accredited college, university or technical school.

    How to apply: Application information is available by contacting the American Legion, Department of Illinois.

    2720 East Lincoln Street
    Bloomington, IL 61704

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  • AMVETS National Scholarships for Veterans
    $1,000-$12,000
    May 09
    Sponsor: AMVETS National Headquarters

    Eligibility: Applicants must be United States citizens and veterans who demonstrate financial need. They must have been honorably discharged or be on active duty and eligible for release. They must agree to allow AMVET to publicize their award if selected.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4647 Forbes Boulevard
    Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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  • Anchor Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
    Up to $10,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Anchor Scholarship Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students planning to attend or currently attending an accredited, two- or four-year college or university full-time pursuing a first associates, BA or BS degree or Industry Certification in the United States. Applicants must also be dependents of service members who are on active duty or retired and have served a minimum of six years in a unit under the administrative control of Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet or U.S. Pacific Fleet. Applicants must be the dependent child or spouse of a US Navy sailor (active, retired, honorably discharged) now referred to as sponsor. The award is based on academics, extracurricular activities, character, all-around ability and financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    138 South Rosemont Road
    Suite 10206
    Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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  • Categorical Tuition Waiver
    Up to full tuition
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the beginning of the academic year in which the scholarship is used. They also must be members of one of the following groups of people: veterans or active members of the armed forces, Native Americans, senior citizens or clients of either the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission or Commission for the Blind. Students must be enrolled in at least three credits per semester in a state undergraduate or certificate program, and they must remain in satisfactory academic standing.

    How to apply: Applications are available at college financial aid offices.

    Office of Student Financial Assistance
    454 Broadway
    Suite 200
    Revere, MA 02151

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  • Charles W. and Annette Hill Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 15
    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Kansas

    Eligibility: Applicants must be descendants of an American Legion member with a GPA of at least 3.0. Special consideration will be given to students studying science, engineering or business administration. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation with only one from a teacher, an essay on "Why I Want to Go to College," a high school transcript, documentation of parent's veteran status and a 1040 income statement. Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college and verify enrollment at the start of each semester.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1314 SW Topeka Boulevard
    Topeka, KS 66612

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  • Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
    $5,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary

    Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Forces for membership in The American Legion, be high school seniors and complete 50 hours of community service. Selection is based on character, application/essay, scholastic achievement, leadership and financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. Applicants should submit applications, four recommendation letters, essays, proof of volunteering, transcripts, ACT or SAT scores and parent's or grandparent's military service description.

    3450 Founders Road
    Indianapolis, IN 46268

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  • Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship
    $1,000
    May 1
    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Maine

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or vocational technical school and be U.S. citizens. A parent or grandparent must be a veteran, verified by a copy of military discharge papers with the application. Applicants must have good character and believe in the American way of life.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5 Verti Drive
    Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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  • Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship
    $16,000-$20,000 paid over four years
    February 15
    Sponsor: Daughters of the Cincinnati

    Eligibility: Applicants must be daughters of career officers in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard or Marine Corps (active, retired or deceased). Daughters of reserve officers or enlisted personnel cannot apply. Applicants must also be high school seniors.

    How to apply: More details are available by contacting the organization. An essay, a secondary school report, a letter of recommendation and a Student Aid Report are required.

    National Headquarters
    271 Madison Avenue
    Suite 1408
    New York, NY 10016

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  • Dolphin Scholarships
    Up to $4,000 per year
    March 15
    Sponsor: Dolphin Scholarship Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be the unmarried children or stepchildren of navy submariners or navy members who have served in submarine support activities and must be under 24 years old at the time of the application deadline. The parents must have been part of the Submarine Force for at least eight years, have served in submarine support activities for at least 10 years or died on active duty while in the Submarine Force. The children of submariners who served less than the required number of years due to injury or illness occurring in the line of duty may also be eligible. Applicants must also be high school seniors or college students planning to attend or currently attending an accredited four-year college, working for a bachelor's degree.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4966 Euclid Road
    Suite 109
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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  • Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund
    $500
    February 15
    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Kansas

    Eligibility: Applicants must be average or better students who are high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores enrolling or enrolled in a post-secondary school in Kansas. They must be the son or daughter of a veteran, and a parent must have been a member of the Kansas American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary for the past three years. The children of deceased parents are also eligible if the parent was a paid member at the time of death. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, including one from a teacher, an essay on "Why I Want to Go to College," high school transcript, a 1040 income statement and documentation of parent's veteran status.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1314 SW Topeka Boulevard
    Topeka, KS 66612

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  • Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois high school seniors who have taken the SAT or ACT, and they must be the children or grandchildren of veterans who were honorably discharged after September 15, 1940 or who are currently serving in the military.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    AMVETS Department of Illinois
    2200 South Sixth Street
    Springfield, IL 62703

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  • Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois high school seniors whose mother or father is now deceased but had served after September 15, 1940, and was Honorably Discharged. Death of the parent does not have to be from military action or as a result of a service-related disability. Applicants must also have taken the SAT or ACT.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    AMVETS Department of Illinois
    2200 South Sixth Street
    Springfield, IL 62703

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  • Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship
    $2,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants musts be Illinois high school seniors who have taken the SAT or ACT. Preference is given to students who are the children or grandchildren of Illinois veterans.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    AMVETS Department of Illinois
    2200 South Sixth Street
    Springfield, IL 62703

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  • Illinois Veteran Grant Program
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Illinois Student Assistance Commission

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois residents and have served at least one year of federal active duty service in the Armed Forces of the United States, which may include the Illinois National Guard and the Reserve component of the Armed Forces, or have served in a foreign country in a time of hostilities in that country or have been medically discharged for service related reasons.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1755 Lake Cook Road
    Deerfield, IL 60015-5209

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  • Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 31
    Sponsor: Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania

    Eligibility: Candidates must be residents of Pennsylvania and must be enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program at an institution located in Pennsylvania. They must be active duty military, veterans, military spouses, veterans' spouses or the children of active duty military or veterans. Candidates are nominated for this award by the deans and department heads in the school of nursing at their institutions. Selection of award recipients will be determined by lottery.

    How to apply: Candidates are not required to submit an application for this award. Instead, the dean or department head of the candidate's school must submit a formal nomination to the scholarship committee.

    3605 Vartan Way
    Suite 204
    Harrisburg, PA 17110

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  • James V. Day Scholarship
    $500
    May 1
    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Maine

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of Maine and graduating high school seniors. They must be enrolled in an accredited college or vocational technical school and provide evidence of financial need. Applicants must demonstrate good character and a belief in the American way of life.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5 Verti Drive
    Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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  • Jon C. Ladda Memorial Foundation Scholarship
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: Jon C. Ladda Memorial Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children of United States Naval Academy graduates or Navy members who served in the submarine service. The Navy member or Academy graduate must have died on active duty or have 100 percent disability and be medically retired. Applicants must also be accepted and enroll in an accredited institution of higher learning.

    How to apply: Applications are available by mail.

    P.O. Box 55
    Unionville, CT 06085

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  • Kimberly Kay Clark Memorial Scholarship - Naval Reserve Association
    $2,500
    May 1
    Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be drilling enlisted Naval Reservists actively pursuing a degree through an accredited institution of higher education. Students pay grade must not be higher than E-6.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1000 North Broadway
    Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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  • La Fra Scholarship
    Varies
    April 15
    Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association

    Eligibility: Students must have a father or grandfather who was in the Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Navy, Fleet Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve or Fleet Marine Corps Reserve.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    LA FRA National Scholarship Chairman
    Kelly Pena RPWC
    P.O. Box 9572
    San Jose, CA 95157

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  • Leadership Essay Contest
    $1,500-$5,000
    November 30
    Sponsor: United States Naval Institute (USNI)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be junior officers, O-4 and below from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard. Students must write an essay discussing leadership.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    291 Wood Road
    Annapolis, MD 21402

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  • Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits
    Full Tuition
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Bureau of Veterans' Services

    Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses or children of a veteran in the state of Maine. They must be at least 16 years old, be high school graduates and be residents of the state of Maine for the last 5 years. They must be pursuing a college degree. Benefits must be awarded prior to the dependent's 22nd birthday, unless he is serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, in which case they may be awarded until his 26th birthday.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    117 State House Station
    Augusta, ME 04333-0117

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  • Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
    Up to $10,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children or grandchildren of one of the following: an active duty or reserve U. S. Marine, a U.S. Marine who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, an active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served, with the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy Chaplain or Religious Programs Specialist who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit or a U.S. Navy Corpsman who has served with the U.S. Marine Corps and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy. Applicants can also be grandchildren of one of the following: A U.S. Marine who served with the 4th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association, a U.S. Marine who served with the 6th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association or a U.S. Marine who served in the 531 Gray Ghost Squadron and is/was a member of their association. Applicants must be either high school graduates or undergraduate students. There is a family income limit.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    909 North Washington Street
    Suite 400
    Alexandria, VA 22314

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  • Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Armed Forces veterans who served during World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf and War on Terrorism. Students must be high school seniors, U.S. citizens and New York State residents.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    112 State Street
    Suite 1310
    Albany, NY 12207

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  • Military Award Program (MAP)
    $1,000
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Imagine America Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolling into a participating college and be active duty, reservist, honorably discharged or retired veterans of the U.S. military. They must be likely to enroll in and successfully complete their postsecondary education and may not be a previous recipient of any other Imagine America Foundation scholarships/awards. Applicants must also have financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    12001 Sunrise Valley Drive
    Suite 203
    Reston, VA 20191

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  • Military Family Support Trust Scholarships
    $2,000-$12,000
    February 1
    Sponsor: Military Family Support Trust

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children or grandchildren of current or former military members, federal employees of GS-7 or higher equivalent officer grade, foreign services officers (FSO-8 and below) and honorably discharged or retired foreign military officers of Allied Nations living in the U.S. The applicant must be a high school senior who has been recommended by his or her principal, have financial need and demonstrate leadership skills. The minimum GPA required is 3.0. The award is renewable for four years.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1010 American Eagle Boulevard
    Box 400
    Sun City Center, FL 33573

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  • Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Department of Veterans Affairs

    Eligibility: Applicants must have an Honorable Discharge and high school diploma and meet other service requirements. The bill provides up to 36 months of educational benefits to veterans for college, technical or vocational courses, correspondence courses, apprenticeship/job training or flight training, high-tech training, licensing and certification tests, entrepreneurship training and certain entrance examinations. In most cases the award must be used within 10 years of being discharged.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.


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  • Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Department of Veterans Affairs

    Eligibility: Applicants must have a six-year commitment to the Selected Reserve signed after June 30, 1985. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Applicants must have completed basic military training, meet the requirements to receive a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and may use the funds for degree programs, certificate or correspondence courses, cooperative training, independent study programs, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and vocational flight training programs.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.


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  • Montgomery GI Bill Tuition Assistance Top-Up
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Department of Veterans Affairs

    Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for MGIB-Active Duty benefits, and they must have served on active duty in the United States military for at least two years.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. Contact your education services officer or education counselor for more information.


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  • Naval Enlisted Reserve Association Scholarships
    $1,000-$2,000
    July 19
    Sponsor: Naval Enlisted Reserve Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association in good standing or their spouses, children or grandchildren. Children and grandchildren of members must be single and under 23 years of age on the application deadline. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or students who are already pursuing an undergraduate degree.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6703 Farragut Avenue
    Falls Church, VA 22042-2189

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  • Naval Intelligence Essay Contest
    $1,500-$5,000
    July 31
    Sponsor: United States Naval Institute (USNI)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be active duty military, reservists, veterans, government civilian personnel or civilians. Students must write an essay discussing the history of Naval Intelligence and how lessons from the past can be applied to today.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    291 Wood Road
    Annapolis, MD 21402

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  • Navy College Fund
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: U.S. Navy Personnel

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Navy recruits who are qualified for training in selected Navy ratings as non-prior service enlistees and agree to serve on active duty for at least three years. They must have graduated from high school, be 17 to 35 years old, agree to a pay reduction and receive an "Honorable" Character of Service.

    How to apply: Applications are available from Navy recruiters.

    5720 Integrity Drive
    Millington, TN 38055

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  • Navy-Marine Corps ROTC College Program
    Up to full tuition plus stipend and allowance
    End of January
    Sponsor: U.S. Navy Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted to or attending a college with an NROTC program. They must complete naval science and other specified university courses and attend a summer training session. Scholarships are available for two or four years, depending on time of application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Naval Service Training Command Officer Development
    NAS Great Lakes
    2601A Paul Jones Street
    Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845

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  • Navy-Marine Corps ROTC Four-Year Scholarships
    Tuition plus stipend
    January 31
    Sponsor: U.S. Navy Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)

    Eligibility: Applicants must plan to attend an eligible college or university. They must commit to eight years of military service, four of which must be on active duty. The scholarship pays full tuition and fees plus a stipend for textbooks.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Naval Service Training Command Officer Development
    NAS Great Lakes
    2601A Paul Jones Street
    Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845

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  • New York Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf or War on Terrorism. Students must be high school seniors or graduates and be New York State residents and U.S. citizens.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    112 State Street
    Suite 1310
    Albany, NY 12207

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  • New York Legion Auxiliary District Scholarships
    $1,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Armed Forces veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf or War on Terrorism. Students must be high school seniors and must be U.S. citizens and New York State residents.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    112 State Street
    Suite 1310
    Albany, NY 12207

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  • Next Gen Scholars Award
    $500-$2,500
    November 30
    Sponsor: Navy Exchange

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students in first through 12th grade who are dependents of active-duty military members, reservists or retirees and have a B or higher grade point average.

    How to apply: Applications are available from the Navy Exchange.

    3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard
    Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5724

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  • NMCRS Education Assistance Program
    $500-$3,000
    May 15
    Sponsor: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time undergraduate students at an eligible post-secondary, technical or vocational institution. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be unmarried dependent sons or daughters of active duty or retired Navy or Marine Corps service members or spouses of active duty Navy or Marine Corps service members.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    875 North Randolph Street
    Suite 225
    Arlington, VA 22203

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  • Non Commissioned Officers Association Scholarships
    $900
    March 31
    Sponsor: Non Commissioned Officers Association

    Eligibility: Students must be children or spouses of members of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association. Children must be under 25 to receive the scholarship.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    9330 Corporate Drive
    Suite 708
    Selma, TX 78154

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  • NROTC Scholarship Program
    Full tuition and fees, books, uniforms and monthly stipend
    February 15
    Sponsor: Naval Service Training Command Officer Development

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are at least 17 years old as of September 1 of their first year of college, no older than 23 on June 30 of that first year and must be younger than 27 at the time of anticipated graduation. Students must attend an NROTC college and have no moral or personal convictions against military service. Those interested in the Navy program, including Nurse-option, must have an SAT critical reading score of 530 and a math score of 520 or an ACT score of 22 in English and 22 in math. For the Marine Corps option, students must have an SAT composite score of 1000 or an ACT composite score of 22. Applicants must also meet all Navy or Marine Corps physical standards.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. Contact information for regional offices is available online.

    NS Great Lakes
    2601A Paul Jones St
    Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845

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  • Obermier Scholarship Fund
    $1,000
    May 12
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greenville

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students who demonstrate financial need (economically disadvantaged) and have a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher. Students must be enrolled or accepted to an institution of higher learning prior to applying and must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer or clergy.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    630 East Washington Street, Suite A
    Greenville, SC 29601

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  • Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity Program
    Up to $500
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

    Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of honorably discharged veterans who served during wartime or armed conflict and have service-connected disabilities or who died in service during war or armed conflict. They must be 16 to 23 years of age and have lived in and attended school in Pennsylvania for five years prior to application, and they must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available from your local Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

    Building P-0-47
    Fort Indiantown Gap
    Annville, PA 17003-5002

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  • Raymond T. Wellington, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children, grandchildren or great grand-children of Armed Forces veterans who served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf or War on Terrorism. Students must be high school seniors or high school graduates and must be U.S. citizens and New York State residents.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    112 State Street
    Suite 1310
    Albany, NY 12207

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  • Rear Admiral Philip A Whitacre
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Palm Beach County residents under 25 years old with a strong evidence of community service. Students must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who have served or parents have served in the Navy with honorable discharge.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Reduced Tuition - Dependents of Prisoner of War or Those Missing in Action
    Full tuition
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: South Dakota Board of Regents

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of veterans who were declared POW or MIA. Applicants must confirm that the parent/spouse who is declared POW or MIA must have official residency listed as South Dakota and declaration of POW or MIA status must be made by United States Secretary of Defense. Benefits may be received for up to eight semesters or twelve quarters.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    306 East Capitol Ave
    Suite 200
    Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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  • Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Wisconsin

    Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Wisconsin high school and plan to earn an undergraduate degree at a U.S. college or university. Applicants must also have participated in one or more American Legion-sponsored activities listed in the eligibility requirements.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2930 American Legion Drive
    P.O. Box 388
    Portage, WI 53901

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  • Scholarships for Military Children
    $2,000
    February 14
    Sponsor: Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be unmarried dependents under the age of 21 (23 if full-time students) of active duty, reserve, retired or deceased members of the military. They must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database. Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking program and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Community or junior college students must be in a program that will allow transfer directly into a four-year program. Applicants also must not be accepted to a U.S. Military Academy or be the recipients of full scholarships at any accredited institution.

    How to apply: Applications are available online or from military commissaries.

    1300 E Avenue
    Fort Lee, VA 23801–1800

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  • South Dakota Free Tuition for Veterans and Others Who Performed War Service
    Full tuition
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: South Dakota Board of Regents

    Eligibility: Applicants must be veterans or others who performed active war service. They must South Dakota residents who qualify for resident tuition and not be entitled to have their tuition or expenses paid by the United States.

    How to apply: Applications are available from your financial aid office.

    306 East Capitol Ave
    Suite 200
    Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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  • Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship
    $3,500-$15,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Tailhook Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates who are accepted at an undergraduate institution and are the natural or adopted children of current or former Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers or Naval Aircrewmen. Applicants may also be individuals or children of individuals who are serving or have served on board a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier in the ship's company or the air wing. Educational and extracurricular achievements, merit and citizenship will be considered.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    The Tailhook Educational Foundation
    9696 Businesspark Avenue
    San Diego, CA 92131-1643

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  • Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships
    $500
    February 15
    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Kansas

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are average or better students. They must be enrolling or enrolled in a post-secondary school in Kansas and the son or daughter of a veteran. At least one parent must have been a member of the Kansas American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary for the past three years. The children of deceased parents are also eligible as long as the parent was a paid member at the time of death. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation with only one from a teacher, a 1040 income statement, documentation of parent's veteran status, an essay on "Why I Want to Go to College" and a high school transcript.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1314 SW Topeka Boulevard
    Topeka, KS 66612

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  • UDT-SEAL Scholarship
    Varies
    February 24
    Sponsor: Naval Special Warfare Foundation

    Eligibility: Students must be single dependents of a UDT-SEAL Association member who has served in or is serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and the Naval Special Warfare community. Members must have paid UDT-SEAL Association dues for last four consecutive years. Selection is based on academic achievement, a written essay and extracurricular involvement.

    How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the NWSF.

    1619 D Street
    Virginia Beach, VA 23459

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  • Veterans Caucus Scholarship
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Veterans Caucus of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. military veterans. They must be enrolled in an accredited physician assistant (PA) training program. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and personal statement are required.

    P.O. Box 362
    Hull, PA 02045

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  • Veterans Tuition Awards
    Up to full tuition
    June 30
    Sponsor: New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be veterans from New York State who have been honorably discharged and served in Indochina between December 22, 1961 and May 7, 1975, the Persian Gulf on or after August 2, 1990 or Afghanistan on or after September 11, 2001. Applicants must also have applied for the Tuition Assistant Program if studying full-time and the Federal Pell Grant whether studying full-time or part-time, unless enrolled in a vocational training program.

    How to apply: Applications are available from your institution's financial aid office or by phone from HESC.

    99 Washington Avenue
    Albany, NY 12255

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  • Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship
    Full tuition
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department

    Eligibility: Applicants must have been honorably discharged from the armed forces, and they must have received a Vietnam campaign medal for serving in Vietnam anytime between August 5, 1964 and the official end of the war. Students must be attending either a public school or one of the following private schools in New Mexico: the College of Santa Fe, St. John's College or the College of the Southwest. They must have been New Mexico residents when entering the armed forces or have lived in the state for at least 10 years.

    How to apply: Applications are available at college financial aid offices.

    2044 Galisteo Street
    Suite 4
    Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100

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  • Wisconsin Veterans Education Reimbursement Grants
    Up to full tuition
    No later than 60 days after the start of classes
    Sponsor: Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Wisconsin residents and must have served in the U.S. armed forces in active duty for two consecutive years, completed their initial active service obligations, accumulated at least 90 days of active duty during wartime or have received or become qualified to receive an expeditionary or service medal. Students must have received an honorable discharge and be working toward a degree or certificate. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required. Funds are awarded upon course completion.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form is required.

    201 West Washington Avenue
    P.O. Box 7843
    Madison, WI 53707-7843

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  • Women's Overseas Service League Scholarships for Women
    $500-$1,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Women's Overseas Service League

    Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to advancement in their careers and must have completed at least 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of study at an institution of higher learning and be working toward a degree. Students must agree to enroll for at least six semester or nine quarter hours each academic period. A GPA of 2.5 or higher is required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, statement of financial need, resume, three letters of reference, essay and transcript are required.

    Scholarship Committee
    P.O. Box 124
    Cedar Knoll, NJ 07927-0124

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