Whether you’re a military/army veteran or veteran student, lots of scholarships for veterans are granted by the various foundation and it rewards students who excel academically, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and possess outstanding records.We’ve compiled this list of Army Veteran’s scholarships that may help you to achieve your goals. Many veterans’ scholarships such as The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship”, The Ranger Memorial Foundation and Ranger Battalions Association of WWII Scholarship, and The Kaplan/ThanksUSA Scholarships, etc. are distributed by the state government as well as through colleges, universities and local and regional organizations.
Our scholarship list is available for high school seniors, veteran student, graduates, and spouses of army soldiers. These given scholarships provide award range from $500 to $10,000.Check out these scholarships to help fund your education. Determine your eligibility criteria and Apply today!
The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship”
The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. To apply, the applicant must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a VA-approved program or school at an accredited post-secondary institutionScholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to qualified applicants.
Provided By: The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)of the United States
Course: VA-approved program or school
Award: $5,000
Eligibility: Be a citizen of the United States
Deadline: April 30 for fall semester and November 15 for spring semester
Apply Now:https://www.vfw.org/Scholarship/
The Patriot’s Pen writing competition
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is now accepting entries into its 2017-18 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions. The Patriot’s Pen writing competition is open to students in grades 6-8. This year, students are asked to reflect on the statement, “America’s Gift to My Generation.” The national winner will receive a $5,000 award. Student participants are asked to submit their entry (along with a completed entry form) to their local participating VFW Post.
Provided By: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $5,000
Eligibility: Students in grades 6-8
Deadline: October 31, 2017.
Apply Now: https://www.vfw.org/news-and-publications/press-room/archives/2017/5/annual-vfw-youth-scholarship-competitions-now-open
Spouse Scholarships
National Military Family Association (NMFA) awards an average of $500 for career funding and $1,000 for degrees. Up to $2500 is available for clinical supervision towards licensure in the mental health profession. Spouses are also eligible for funding, typically $1,000, to build their own businesses
Provided By: National Military Family Association (NMFA)
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $2,500
Eligibility: Clinical supervision
Deadline: June 30, 2017
Apply Now: http://www.militaryfamily.org/spouses-scholarships/scholarships.html?referrer=http://www.militaryscholar.org/
TheRanger Memorial Foundation and Ranger Battalions Association of WWII Scholarship
The National Ranger Memorial Foundation (NRMF) and the Ranger Battalions Association of WWII (RBA WWII) are seeking qualified candidates to compete for 45 NRMF and 4 RBA WWII $1000.00 awards to be applied towards the chosen applicants’ educational needs. Applications are accepted from January 1st through June 1st of each calendar year.Awards will be made to promising high school seniors (3.0 GPA) that have been accepted into a state accredited two- or four-year educational or technical institution.
Provided By: The National Ranger Memorial Foundation (NRMF)
Course: Multiple courses
Award:$1000
Eligibility: High school seniors
Deadline: June 1st. of each calendar year
ApplyNow: https://www.rangermemorial.com/scholarship_application.aspx
Military Veterans Scholarship Program (MVSP)
The AAPG Foundation’s United States Military Veterans Scholarship Program (MVSP) is designed to promote the advancement of student veterans in educational geoscience programs at the undergraduate level.Scholarship awards from $2,000-$4,000 are available and may be used for educational and expenses covering thecost of attendance.
Provided By: The AAPG Foundation
Course: Undergraduate level
Award: $2,000-$4,000
Eligibility: Student veterans
Deadline: May 15, annually.
ApplyNow:http://foundation.aapg.org/programs/mvsp-recipients.cfm
The Kaplan/ThanksUSA Scholarships
The Kaplan University is proud to offer three types of scholarships (Kaplan/Thanks USA Full Tuition Scholarships, Kaplan/ThanksUSA RN to BSN Scholarships, and Kaplan/ThanksUSA Associate’s to Bachelor’s Scholarship). The program is open to current high school seniors or graduates who are planning to enroll or already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or vocational/technical school. The student will receive an award of $3,000 for educational expenses if selected as a recipient.
Provided By: The Kaplan University
Course: Full-time undergraduate course
Award:$3,000
Eligibility: High school seniors or graduates
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now:http://usascholarships.com/the-kaplanthanksusa-scholarships/
The Spouse Education Assistance Program
The Spouse Education Assistance Program is a need-based scholarship program established to assist Spouses of Army Soldiers in obtaining their first undergraduate degree. Applicants must apply each year and may receive assistance for up to four academic years of full-time study or eight academic years of part-time study. The Spouse awards ranged from $500 to $1,900.
Provided By: Army Emergency Relief Organization
Course: Undergraduate degree
Award: $500 to $1,900
Eligibility: Spouses of Army Soldiers
Deadline: Varies
ApplyNow: https://www.aerhq.org/Apply-for-Scholarship/Spouse-Education-Assistance-Program
AMVETS Scholarships
AMVETS Scholarships is funded by AMVETS Organization. To be an eligible applicant for the scholarship program the candidate must have an active duty or veteran status with high school diploma or GED. $4,000 amount will be awarded to the qualified candidates.
Provided By: AMVETS Organization
Course: High school diploma or GED
Award: $4,000
Eligibility: Must have a high school diploma or GED
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://www.amvets.org/amvets-in-action/scholarships/
Thomas B. Finan Memorial
Allegany College of Maryland has put forward a scholarship program. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who has met the following minimum qualifications: Full-time student, must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, resident of Allegany County, graduate of Allegany, Fort Hill, or Bishop Walsh high school, have at least a 2.0 GPA, and be enrolled in the Nursing curriculum. Winners will get up to $1,100 award amount.
Provided By: Allegany College of Maryland
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $1,100
Eligibility: Must have at least a 2.0 GPA
Deadline: May 31, 2017.
Apply Now: https://allegany.academicworks.com/opportunities/5490
The Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship
The Fisher House Inc. is now offering the “Heroes’ Legacy Scholarships” program honors not only those who have fallen in battle but all who have died or have become disabled through their active military service since September 11, 2001. The program is open to their dependent unmarried children under age 23.The Legacy Heroes’ Scholarship Program will award $5,000 non-renewable scholarships.
Provided By: Fisher HouseFoundation, Inc.
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $5,000
Eligibility: Dependent unmarried children under age 23
Deadline: varies
Apply Now: http://militaryscholar.org/legacy/index.html
The Accenture Student Veterans Scholarship
Student Veterans of America and Accenture have partnered to provide a scholarship to veterans who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited four-year college or university. The Accenture Student Veterans Scholarship will support any student veteran pursuing a 4-year bachelor’s degree.Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded
Provided By: Student Veterans of America and Accenture
Course: Undergraduate degree
Award:Four $10,000 scholarships
Eligibility: Any student veteran pursuing a 4-year bachelor’s degree
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now:http://studentveterans.org/programs/scholarships?layout=edit&id=494
The Patriots Ball fund scholarships
Proceeds raised at the Patriots Ball fund scholarships to higher education for Veterans and Dependents of Veterans disabled or killed in action. Additionally, these funds support financial grants awarded to local non-profit organizations assisting Veterans with a variety of social service needs.This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, classroom supplies, room and board, and other direct fees levied by the educational institution coincident to college enrollment and attendance.
Provided By: Southwest Veterans Foundation
Course: Multiple courses
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Veterans with an Honorable Discharge
Deadline: November 4, 2017.
ApplyNow: https://www.southwestveteransfoundation.org/
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