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Military scholarships

Active military servicemembers, veterans, and their families can find military scholarships to help pay for college. No matter what branch of the military, these scholarships can help you find the free money you need to pursue your higher education. Available for high school and college students, a military scholarship is a great way to find free money to help cover your college expenses. The scholarships listed here are distinct from any education benefits offered as part of military service.

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Scholarship Name Amount Deadline
100th Infantry Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Varies January 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at a two- or four-year college or university. They must be a direct descendant of a 100th Infantry Battalion World War II veteran and demonstrate excellence in academics and community service. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Students do not need to be a Hawaii resident.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.

Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813

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Scholarship Name Amount Deadline
Educational Scholarship Award / George and Rosemary Murray Scholarship Award Up to $1,500 February 28

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are the child or grandchild of an active association member, the child of a former member who died during combat with the Division or an active member who will be discharged before the end of the award year. Applicants must be entering a four-year college or university as a freshman. Selection is based on future plans, school activities, interests, financial status and academic achievement.

How to apply: Applications are available throughout the year in Tropic Lightning Flashes, the quarterly newsletter of the 25th Infantry Division Association.

25th Infantry Division Association (TIDA) P.O. Box 7 Flourtown, PA 19031-0007

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Air Force ROTC ASCP Up to $18,000 plus textbook allowance and stipend October 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be active-duty Air Force personnel who are U.S. citizens under the age of 31, with the exception of nurses, who must be under the age of 42. They must also meet all testing and waiver requirements and be recommended by their commanding officer. Applicants must have at least 24 hours of graded college course work with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and have a minimum ACT composite score of 26 or an SAT combined Reading and Math score of 1180 or an AFOQT Academic Aptitude score of 55.

How to apply: Application details are available online.

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps HQ AFROTC/DOR 60 West Maxwell Boulevard Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6501

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Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program Up to full tuition plus fees, books and stipend January 14

Eligibility: Applicants must pass the physical fitness assessment and demonstrate academic achievement or outstanding leadership skills. There are three types of award: one that pays full tuition, most fees and a book allowance, one that pays tuition and fees up to $18,000 and a book allowance and one that pays the equivalent of in-state tuition and a book allowance. In return for the scholarship, recipients must serve in the Air Force. Applicants must have minimum ACT score of 24 or minimum SAT score of 1100. GPA minimum requirement is 3.0.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps HQ AFROTC/DOR 60 West Maxwell Boulevard Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6501

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Air Force ROTC In-College Program Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have passed the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Test and a Department of Defense medical examination. Students must also be college freshmen or sophomores and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

How to apply: Applications are available from your school's Air Force ROTC detachment.

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps HQ AFROTC/DOR 60 West Maxwell Boulevard Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6501

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Air Force ROTC Professional Officer Course-Early Release Program Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be active-duty Air Force personnel who are U.S. citizens under the age of 31, with the exception of nurses, who must be under the age of 42. They must also meet all testing and waiver requirements, be recommended by their commanding officer and not be within one year of receiving their degree.

How to apply: Application details are available online.

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps HQ AFROTC/DOR 60 West Maxwell Boulevard Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6501

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Air Force ROTC SOAR Program Up to $18,000 plus textbook allowance and stipend October 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be active-duty Air Force personnel who are U.S. citizens under the age of 31, with the exception of nurses, who must be under the age of 47. They must also meet all testing and waiver requirements and be recommended by their commanding officer. Students must have at least 24 hours of graded college course work with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and have a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or an SAT combined Reading and Math score of 1180 or an AFOQT Academic Aptitude score of 55.

How to apply: Application details are available online.

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps HQ AFROTC/DOR 60 West Maxwell Boulevard Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6501

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Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program Up to $2,000 April 21

Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of Air Force enlisted personnel who are attending high school or college. They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and be accepted to the college of their choice.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Air Force Sergeants Association 5211 Auth Road Suitland, MD 20746

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Albert M. Lappin Scholarship $1,000 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California $500 Scholarships $500 March 15

Eligibility: One of applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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American Legion Scholarship Award Varies March 15

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.

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 April 30

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.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Categorical Tuition Waiver Up to full tuition Varies

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.

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education 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

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship $5,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary 8945 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260

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Continuing/Re-entry Students Scholarship $500-$1,000 March 16, September 1

Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California residents planning to attend a California college or university and must be continuing or re-entry college students.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship $1,000 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship $16,000-$20,000 paid over 4 years February 15

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.

Daughters of the Cincinnati National Headquarters 20 West 44th Street #508 New York, NY 10036

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General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program $500-$4,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be the dependent sons and daughters of Air Force members, spouses of active duty members or surviving spouses of Air Force members who died while on active duty or in retired status. They must also be high school seniors or college students enrolled or accepted as full-time undergraduates for the following school year and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Air Force Aid Society Education Assistance Department 241 18th Street S, Suite 202 Arlington, VA 22202

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Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

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

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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James V. Day Scholarship $500 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program $2,000 April 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be the spouses, children or grandchildren of a blind veteran and be accepted or enrolled at an accredited, higher learning institution.

How to apply: Contact the BVA for application materials.

Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) 125 N. West Street 3rd Floor Alexandria, VA 22314

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Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits Varies Varies

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.

Bureau of Veterans' Services 117 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0117

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Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Military Award Program (MAP) $1,000 Varies

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.

Imagine America Foundation 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 203 Reston, VA 20191

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

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 and have a minimum score of 21 on the ACT or 1500 on the three-part SAT. The minimum GPA required is 3.0. The award is renewable for four years.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Military Family Support Trust 1010 American Eagle Boulevard Box 301 Sun City Center, FL 33573

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Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Montgomery GI Bill Tuition Assistance Top-Up Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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New York Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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New York Legion Auxiliary District Scholarships $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Non Commissioned Officers Association Scholarships $900 March 31

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.

Non Commissioned Officers Association 9330 Corporate Drive Suite 708 Selma, TX 78154

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Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity Program Up to $500 Varies

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.

Pennsylvania 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

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship $1,500 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are enrolling or enrolled in an approved post-secondary school. They also must be average or better students who are the children of veterans. 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 with at least one from a teacher, an essay on "Why I Want to Go to College," a 1040 income statement, documentation of parent's veteran status and a certified high school transcript.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Wisconsin 2930 American Legion Drive P.O. Box 388 Portage, WI 53901-0388

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Scholarships for Military Children $2,000 February

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.

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) 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 Varies

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.

South Dakota Board of Regents 306 East Capitol Ave, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Veterans Caucus Scholarship Varies May 1

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.

Veterans Caucus of the American Academy of Physician Assistants P.O. Box 362 Danville, PA 17821-0362

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Veterans Tuition Awards Up to full tuition June 30

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.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship Full tuition Varies

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.

New Mexico Higher Education Department 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

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.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 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

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.

Women's Overseas Service League Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 124 Cedar Knoll, NJ 07927-0124

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Scholarship Name Amount Deadline
AMVETS National Scholarships for Entering College Freshman $1,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or documented extenuating circumstances. They must be United States citizens and children or grandchildren of U.S. veterans. They must show academic potential and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Armed Services YMCA Annual Essay Contest Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be K-12 students who are children of active duty or Reserve/Guard military personnel. Entrants up to eighth grade should write an essay of 300 words or less. High school entrants should write an essay of 500 words or less.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Armed Services YMCA 7405 Alban Station Court Suite B215 Springfield, VA 22150-2318

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Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Scholarships Varies April 21

Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of enlisted Air Force members, either on active duty or retired. They must meet the eligibility requirements and participate in the Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program. An unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher is required. Extenuating circumstances are considered.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Air Force Sergeants Association 5211 Auth Road Suitland, MD 20746

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Guy M. Wilson Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan who are planning to attend a Michigan college or university and who are the sons or daughters or grandchildren of veterans. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide proof of a parent's military service record and an indication of their abilities to fulfill their goals and intentions. They should send scholarship information to their county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship Up to $2,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, North Dakota residents and U.S. citizens. They must be direct descendants of veterans with honorable service in the U.S. military.

How to apply: Applications are available by mail. An application form, essay and proof of veteran's military service are required.

American Legion, Department of North Dakota 405 W. Maine Avenue, Suite 4A P.O. Box 5057 West Fargo, ND 58078

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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Military Veteran Scholarship $1,000 July 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. military veterans, current service members in the U.S. military or the children of a veteran or current service member. Students must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Behan Law Group P.L.L.C. 945 North Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705

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Past President's Parlay Scholarship Varies May 1

Eligibility: Applicants be be residents of Texas and plan to attend an educational institution in Texas. Students must pursue their education in the field of medicine. Applicants must be the descendants of veterans who served during the Persian Gulf, Panama, Grenada, Vietnam, Korea, WWI or WWII wars. Awards will be based on need, goals, character, citizenship and objective. Applicants must submit a letter stating their objectives and three letters of recommendation, including one letter from a clergyman. Students must also provide a copy of DD214 and transcripts.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas P.O. Box 140407 Austin, TX 78714

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William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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Mike and Gail Donley Spouse Scholarship $2,500 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be the spouses of active duty members of the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve. They must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited college or university and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicants who are themselves Air Force members or in ROTC are not eligible. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, personal essay, applicant photo, proof of college acceptance (rising freshmen only) and two letters of recommendation are required.

Air Force Association 1501 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22209

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Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship $2,000 November 11

Eligibility: Applicants must have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or Reserves or be the child or stepchild of a veteran. Students must also be a U.S. citizen currently attending a U.S. accredited college or university, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have finished at least one semester at the college or university.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC 405 Madison Avenue Suite 1200 Toledo, OH 43604

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Casey Laine Armed Forces Scholarship $200 March 1

Eligibility: Applicants who are in high school must be in top one-half of class. Students may be graduating seniors from any high school in the Coastal Bend Community Foundation seven-county service area who have participated in JROTC or intends to join ROTC in college, OR current college student who is an honorably discharged veteran or someone currently on active duty who has served at least 3 years, OR senior in high school or current college student who is the dependent of either a veteran or someone currently on active duty.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Coastal Bend Community Foundation 555 North Carancahua Street Suite 900 Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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David Mitchell Memorial Scholarship $3,000 February 22

Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college or university and display patriotism. Students must have a first, second or third generation family member who is a veteran. Applicants must have a history of community service and excellence in education.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Johnson County Community Foundation P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131

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Drummond Law Firm Scholarship $1,000 August 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be Nevada high school students currently in a JROTC or Boy Scout Explorer program, current Nevada ROTC college students or U.S. military veterans enrolled in a Nevada post-secondary institution. Students must be citizens of the United States.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Drummond Law Firm 810 South Casino Center Boulevard Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Education Connection Military Scholarship $1,000 September 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be military active duty, honorably discharged, veteran or a spouse from any branch of the military. Students must be 18 years of age or older, legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia and enrolled or plan to enroll no later than the fall of the year following entry in an accredited institution of higher learning. An essay submission on a provided topic is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Education Connection c/o Unigo 111 River Street 10th Floor Hoboken, NJ 07030

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Exemption for Texas Veterans (Hazelwood Exemption) Up to 150 semester hours Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be a qualified veteran, spouse or dependent child to qualify for this exemption. Students must have been accepted to a Texas public college or university. Applicants must provide proof of GI Bill benefits. Students must enroll in the Hazlewood On-Line database as part of the exemption process.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 1200 East Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78752

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Google SVA Scholarship $10,000 December

Eligibility: Applicants must be veterans who are currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a four-year university. Students must exhibit a strong academic performance and be pursuing a degree in either computer science or computer engineering. Applicants must currently be in good standing with their military branch or have an honorable discharge.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Student Veterans of America 1625 K Street North West, Suite 320 Washington, DC 20006

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H&P Veterans Helping Veterans Scholarship $1,000 May 1 and November 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Students must plan to use their education to help fellow veterans. Applicants must complete statement explaining how their education will be used to assist veterans.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Hill & Ponton 605 E. Robinson Street Suite 635 Orlando, FL 32801

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Honor A Hero Scholarship $1,000 December 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors, college students or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Students must be in good overall academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

DC Law 1012 West Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78757

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Military Family Scholarship $5,000 December 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. service member, U.S. military veteran or a family member of U.S. military personnel or veterans. Students must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or law program at an accredited college or university in the United States and be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Berry Law Firm 1414 Harney Street Suite 400 Omaha, NE 68102

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Military Veteran Scholarship $1,000 July 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. military veterans, current service members in the U.S. military or the children of a veteran or current service member. Students must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Behan Law Group P.L.L.C. 945 North Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705

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National Veterans Stipend $2,000 June 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, a veteran of the military and pursuing an undergraduate degree. The foundation understands that not all expenses may be covered through existing government and scholarship aid, and thus will pay a stipend of up to $8,000 ($2,000 per year, renewable for up to four years). A minimum 2.5 GPA is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online

Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries 1250 H Street, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006

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Retraining Grant up to $3,000 Varies

Eligibility: Applicants who are unemployed must be within one year of being discharged or laid off from employment that lasted six consecutive months or more. Applicants who are underemployed must have had a reduction of income in the last year and an income below the federal poverty level.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 201 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 7843 Madison, WI 53707-7843

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TonaLaw Veteran's Scholarship $2,500 November 30

Eligibility: Applicants must start college within six months or already be students at an accredited college or university who are veterans of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Students must attend school inside the United States.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

TonaLaw 870 Middle Country Road St. James, NY 11780

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Veteran Hero Scholarship $5,000 July

Eligibility: Applicants must be retired, honorably discharged or active duty service members of the U.S. military or their family members and at least 16 years of age. Students must be currently enrolled full-time or part-time in a two-year or four-year accredited undergraduate or graduate college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Course Hero 1400B Seaport Boulevard Floor 2 Redwood City, CA 94063

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Veterans Education Reimbursement Grant (VetEd) Varies No later than 60 days after the start of the course, term or semester for which reimbursement is being sought

Eligibility: Applicants must have served a minimum 90 days of active duty and must have a household income of less than $50,000 (plus $1,000 for each dependent in excess of two dependents). Students must also have not earned a bachelor's degree and will receive reimbursed tuition and fees once they have successfully completed a course at an eligible UW, technical college or approved private institution of higher education.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 201 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 7843 Madison, WI 53707-7843

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Veterans Reeducation Assistance Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must have served in the United States Armed forces, been honorably discharged and exhausted GI Bill benefits. Students must provide proof of enrollment in a West Virginia institution of post-secondary education or training. Selection is based on financial need and fund availability.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

West Virginia Division of Veterans Affairs Office of the Secretary 1514-B Kanawha Boulevard E. Charleston, WV 25311

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VFW - Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post No. 1282 Scholarship $1,000 and over February

Eligibility: Applicants must be a descendant of a U.S. Veteran. Students must be graduating seniors from either New Castle Chrysler High School, Blue River Jr-Sr High School, Tri Jr-Sr High School, Knightstown Jr-Sr High School or Shenandoah High School. Applicants must have need of financial assistance to continue their education.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362

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VFW Post 9387 Scholarship $500 February 25

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Wisconsin Dells High School who are continuing their education at a college, university, nursing, technical or other postsecondary institution. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a relative who is war veteran.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Wisconsin Dells Educational Foundation P.O. Box 533 Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

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Volunteer for Vets Scholarship $1,000 November 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be current college students or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States and veterans who have served in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or Reserves or the child or stepchild of someone who has served. Students must be enrolled in a two- to five year post-secondary institution in good overall academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Pontius Tax Law PLLC 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20004

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Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program Up to $5,000 July 8

Eligibility: Applicants must be honorably-discharged veterans or spouses of disabled veterans who have graduated high school (or obtained a GED) and who have served in the U.S. military. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational school the following fall. Award will increase with renewal to encourage completion of program.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program, Scholarship America One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082

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Woodward High School Class of 1969 Scholarship $500 April 15

Eligibility: Applicants must Oklahoma graduating seniors from Woodward high school planning on joining the military or planning to attend a career tech. Students must include a resume, letter of recommendation and an essay on a provided prompt with their application.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Woodward High School Class of 1969

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Albert M. Lappin Scholarship $1,000 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California $500 Scholarships $500 March 15

Eligibility: One of applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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American Legion Scholarship Award Varies March 15

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.

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 April 30

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.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Army Emergency Relief's MG James Ursano Scholarship Program Varies April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be dependent children of Army soldiers who are unmarried and under the age of 22. Students must also be registered with the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled and accepted or pending acceptance as full-time students in post-secondary educational institutions. Awards are based primarily on financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online and by mail.

Army Emergency Relief (AER) 200 Stovall Street Rm. 5S33 Alexandria, VA 22332

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Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarships Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program in nursing or nurse anesthesia. They must be in the U.S. Army, planning to enter the U.S. Army or be the parent, spouse or child of a U.S. Army officer. They cannot already be receiving funding from any source that is associated with the U.S. Army. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, endorsement from student's academic dean, official transcript and military service documents (if applicable) are required.

Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) Scholarship Program P.O. Box 458 Lisbon, MD 21765

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Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship Program Up to full tuition February 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and high school seniors, graduates or college freshmen with at least four years of college remaining who wish to attend one of 600 colleges and earn a commission. Recipients must serve in the Army for four to eight years after graduation.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Army Headquarters U.S. Army Cadet Command 55 Patch Road Fort Monroe, VA 23651

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Army ROTC Green To Gold Scholarship Program Varies November

Eligibility: Applicants must be active duty enlisted members of the Army who wish to complete their baccalaureate degree requirements and obtain a commission. Recipients are required to serve in the U.S. Army. Applicants must also meet numerous U.S. Army related requirements, be a high school graduate or equivalent, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (high school or college) and be a U.S. citizen under age 31.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Army Headquarters U.S. Army Cadet Command 55 Patch Road Fort Monroe, VA 23651

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Categorical Tuition Waiver Up to full tuition Varies

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.

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education 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

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship $5,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary 8945 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260

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Continuing/Re-entry Students Scholarship $500-$1,000 March 16, September 1

Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California residents planning to attend a California college or university and must be continuing or re-entry college students.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship $1,000 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship $16,000-$20,000 paid over 4 years February 15

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.

Daughters of the Cincinnati National Headquarters 20 West 44th Street #508 New York, NY 10036

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First Cavalry Division Association Scholarship $1,200 per year Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be First Cavalry Division troopers who have become totally disabled while serving in the division or active duty members, their spouses or children. Applicants may also be the spouses or children of First Cavalry Division troopers who have died while serving in the division.

How to apply: Applications are available by request.

Foundation of the First Cavalry Division Association Alumni Of The First Team 302 North Main Street Copperas Cove, TX 76522

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Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

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

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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James V. Day Scholarship $500 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarship $10,000 June

Eligibility: Applicants must be active duty or honorably discharged enlisted soldiers in the U.S. Army or one of its affiliate entities (Army Reserve, National Guard, etc.). They must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited college or university and majoring in or planning to major in engineering or a related subject. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation letters, applicant autobiography, an official transcript, a course of study outline, certificates of completion for other training courses (if applicable) and a copy of form DD-214 (for discharged soldiers) are required.

Association of the United States Army 2425 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201

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Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program $2,000 April 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be the spouses, children or grandchildren of a blind veteran and be accepted or enrolled at an accredited, higher learning institution.

How to apply: Contact the BVA for application materials.

Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) 125 N. West Street 3rd Floor Alexandria, VA 22314

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Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits Varies Varies

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.

Bureau of Veterans' Services 117 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0117

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Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Military Award Program (MAP) $1,000 Varies

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.

Imagine America Foundation 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 203 Reston, VA 20191

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

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 and have a minimum score of 21 on the ACT or 1500 on the three-part SAT. The minimum GPA required is 3.0. The award is renewable for four years.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Military Family Support Trust 1010 American Eagle Boulevard Box 301 Sun City Center, FL 33573

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Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Montgomery GI Bill Tuition Assistance Top-Up Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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New York Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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New York Legion Auxiliary District Scholarships $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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NMCRS Education Assistance Program $500-$3,000 June 1

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.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society 875 North Randolph Street Suite 225 Arlington, VA 22203

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Non Commissioned Officers Association Scholarships $900 March 31

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.

Non Commissioned Officers Association 9330 Corporate Drive Suite 708 Selma, TX 78154

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Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity Program Up to $500 Varies

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.

Pennsylvania 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

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship $1,500 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are enrolling or enrolled in an approved post-secondary school. They also must be average or better students who are the children of veterans. 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 with at least one from a teacher, an essay on "Why I Want to Go to College," a 1040 income statement, documentation of parent's veteran status and a certified high school transcript.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Wisconsin 2930 American Legion Drive P.O. Box 388 Portage, WI 53901-0388

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Scholarships for Military Children $2,000 February

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.

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) 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 Varies

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.

South Dakota Board of Regents 306 East Capitol Ave, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Veterans Caucus Scholarship Varies May 1

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.

Veterans Caucus of the American Academy of Physician Assistants P.O. Box 362 Danville, PA 17821-0362

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Veterans Tuition Awards Up to full tuition June 30

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.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship Full tuition Varies

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.

New Mexico Higher Education Department 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

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.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 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

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.

Women's Overseas Service League Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 124 Cedar Knoll, NJ 07927-0124

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AMVETS National Scholarships for Entering College Freshman $1,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or documented extenuating circumstances. They must be United States citizens and children or grandchildren of U.S. veterans. They must show academic potential and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Armed Services YMCA Annual Essay Contest Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be K-12 students who are children of active duty or Reserve/Guard military personnel. Entrants up to eighth grade should write an essay of 300 words or less. High school entrants should write an essay of 500 words or less.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Armed Services YMCA 7405 Alban Station Court Suite B215 Springfield, VA 22150-2318

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Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarships Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program in nursing or nurse anesthesia. They must be in the U.S. Army, planning to enter the U.S. Army or be the parent, spouse or child of a U.S. Army officer. They cannot already be receiving funding from any source that is associated with the U.S. Army. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, endorsement from student's academic dean, official transcript and military service documents (if applicable) are required.

Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) Scholarship Program P.O. Box 458 Lisbon, MD 21765

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Guy M. Wilson Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan who are planning to attend a Michigan college or university and who are the sons or daughters or grandchildren of veterans. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide proof of a parent's military service record and an indication of their abilities to fulfill their goals and intentions. They should send scholarship information to their county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship Up to $2,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, North Dakota residents and U.S. citizens. They must be direct descendants of veterans with honorable service in the U.S. military.

How to apply: Applications are available by mail. An application form, essay and proof of veteran's military service are required.

American Legion, Department of North Dakota 405 W. Maine Avenue, Suite 4A P.O. Box 5057 West Fargo, ND 58078

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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LTG C.R. Huebner Scholarship $2,500 June 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are children and grandchildren of active or former members of the 1st Infantry Division. Selection is based on academic achievements, essay statements and recommendation letters.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

1st Infantry Division Foundation P.O. Box 607 Ambler, PA 19002

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Military Veteran Scholarship $1,000 July 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. military veterans, current service members in the U.S. military or the children of a veteran or current service member. Students must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Behan Law Group P.L.L.C. 945 North Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705

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Past President's Parlay Scholarship Varies May 1

Eligibility: Applicants be be residents of Texas and plan to attend an educational institution in Texas. Students must pursue their education in the field of medicine. Applicants must be the descendants of veterans who served during the Persian Gulf, Panama, Grenada, Vietnam, Korea, WWI or WWII wars. Awards will be based on need, goals, character, citizenship and objective. Applicants must submit a letter stating their objectives and three letters of recommendation, including one letter from a clergyman. Students must also provide a copy of DD214 and transcripts.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas P.O. Box 140407 Austin, TX 78714

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William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Women's Army Corps Veterans Association Scholarship $1,500 February 2

Eligibility: Applicants must be the child, grandchild, niece or nephew of an Army Service Woman. Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and show academic promise. Students must be graduating seniors and U.S. citizens.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Women's Army Corps Veterans Association P.O. Box 5577 Fort McClellan, AL 36205

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Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarships Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program in nursing or nurse anesthesia. They must be in the U.S. Army, planning to enter the U.S. Army or be the parent, spouse or child of a U.S. Army officer. They cannot already be receiving funding from any source that is associated with the U.S. Army. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, endorsement from student's academic dean, official transcript and military service documents (if applicable) are required.

Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) Scholarship Program P.O. Box 458 Lisbon, MD 21765

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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Albert M. Lappin Scholarship $1,000 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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American Legion Scholarship Award Varies March 15

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.

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 April 30

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.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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CAP Academic Scholarships $1,000-$2,500 December 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be CAP members who have earned the Billy Mitchell Award or have received a Senior Rating in any specialty track. Students must be enrolled full-time during the academic year in which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must not be previous winners of this award and must possess and maintain a discipline and academic standard acceptable to the school.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Civil Air Patrol 105 South Hansell Street, Building 714 Maxwell Air Force Base, AL 36112

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Charles W. and Annette Hill Scholarship $1,000 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship $1,000 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

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

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James V. Day Scholarship $500 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits Varies Varies

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.

Bureau of Veterans' Services 117 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0117

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Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Military Award Program (MAP) $1,000 Varies

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.

Imagine America Foundation 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 203 Reston, VA 20191

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

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 and have a minimum score of 21 on the ACT or 1500 on the three-part SAT. The minimum GPA required is 3.0. The award is renewable for four years.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Military Family Support Trust 1010 American Eagle Boulevard Box 301 Sun City Center, FL 33573

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Montgomery GI Bill Tuition Assistance Top-Up Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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New York Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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New York Legion Auxiliary District Scholarships $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Non Commissioned Officers Association Scholarships $900 March 31

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.

Non Commissioned Officers Association 9330 Corporate Drive Suite 708 Selma, TX 78154

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Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity Program Up to $500 Varies

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.

Pennsylvania 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

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship $1,500 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are enrolling or enrolled in an approved post-secondary school. They also must be average or better students who are the children of veterans. 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 with at least one from a teacher, an essay on "Why I Want to Go to College," a 1040 income statement, documentation of parent's veteran status and a certified high school transcript.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Scholarships for Military Children $2,000 February

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.

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) 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 Varies

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.

South Dakota Board of Regents 306 East Capitol Ave, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Veterans Tuition Awards Up to full tuition June 30

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.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship Full tuition Varies

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.

New Mexico Higher Education Department 2044 Galisteo Street Suite 4 Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100

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West Virginia Wing - Civil Air Patrol Cadet Scholarship Fund $2,000 February

Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating high school senior from either a public or private Berkeley, Jefferson or Morgan high school or homeschool who have at least a 2.5 GPA. Students must have a commendation from their unit commander along with the leadership skills proven by earning the CAP Amelia Earhart award or higher. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college, university or technical school offering a certificate or program of at least one year.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation 229 East Martin Street, Suite 4 Martinsburg, WV 25401

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Wisconsin Veterans Education Reimbursement Grants Up to full tuition No later than 60 days after the start of classes

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.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 201 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 7843 Madison, WI 53707-7843

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AMVETS National Scholarships for Entering College Freshman $1,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or documented extenuating circumstances. They must be United States citizens and children or grandchildren of U.S. veterans. They must show academic potential and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship Up to $2,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, North Dakota residents and U.S. citizens. They must be direct descendants of veterans with honorable service in the U.S. military.

How to apply: Applications are available by mail. An application form, essay and proof of veteran's military service are required.

American Legion, Department of North Dakota 405 W. Maine Avenue, Suite 4A P.O. Box 5057 West Fargo, ND 58078

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Scholarship Name Amount Deadline
Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Albert M. Lappin Scholarship $1,000 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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American Legion Scholarship Award Varies March 15

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.

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 April 30

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.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Categorical Tuition Waiver Up to full tuition Varies

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.

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education 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

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative Tuition plus salary Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be between 19 and 27 years of age and be college sophomores or juniors with at least 60 credits completed toward their degrees. They must be enrolled in a four-year degree program at a Coast Guard-approved institution with at least a 25 percent minority population. Students must be U.S. citizens, have a 2.5 or higher GPA and meet all physical requirements of the Coast Guard. Applicants must have a minimum score of 1100 on the SAT, 23 on the ACT or 109 on the ASVAB.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, physical exam results, immunization record, copy of Social Security card and driver's license, transcript, test results, proof of enrollment and tuition statement are required.

U.S. Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Washington, DC 20593-7000

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Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship $1,000 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship $16,000-$20,000 paid over 4 years February 15

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.

Daughters of the Cincinnati National Headquarters 20 West 44th Street #508 New York, NY 10036

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Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

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

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James V. Day Scholarship $500 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program $2,000 April 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be the spouses, children or grandchildren of a blind veteran and be accepted or enrolled at an accredited, higher learning institution.

How to apply: Contact the BVA for application materials.

Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) 125 N. West Street 3rd Floor Alexandria, VA 22314

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La Fra Scholarship Varies April 15

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.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Gini Larson PNP, National Scholarship Chairman 2187 Capeheart Street Ingleside, TX 78362-6222

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Leadership Essay Contest $5,000 September 30

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.

United States Naval Institute (USNI) 291 Wood Road Annapolis, MD 21402

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Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits Varies Varies

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.

Bureau of Veterans' Services 117 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0117

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Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Military Award Program (MAP) $1,000 Varies

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.

Imagine America Foundation 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 203 Reston, VA 20191

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

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 and have a minimum score of 21 on the ACT or 1500 on the three-part SAT. The minimum GPA required is 3.0. The award is renewable for four years.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Military Family Support Trust 1010 American Eagle Boulevard Box 301 Sun City Center, FL 33573

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Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Montgomery GI Bill Tuition Assistance Top-Up Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Naval Enlisted Reserve Association Scholarships $2,500-$3,000 June 18

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.

Naval Enlisted Reserve Association 6703 Farragut Avenue Falls Church, VA 22042-2189

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New York Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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New York Legion Auxiliary District Scholarships $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Non Commissioned Officers Association Scholarships $900 March 31

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.

Non Commissioned Officers Association 9330 Corporate Drive Suite 708 Selma, TX 78154

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Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity Program Up to $500 Varies

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.

Pennsylvania 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

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship $1,500 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are enrolling or enrolled in an approved post-secondary school. They also must be average or better students who are the children of veterans. 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 with at least one from a teacher, an essay on "Why I Want to Go to College," a 1040 income statement, documentation of parent's veteran status and a certified high school transcript.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Wisconsin 2930 American Legion Drive P.O. Box 388 Portage, WI 53901-0388

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Scholarships for Military Children $2,000 February

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.

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) 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 Varies

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.

South Dakota Board of Regents 306 East Capitol Ave, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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Supplemental Education Grant (SEG) $500 per calendar year Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be Coast Guard members applying for themselves or their dependents. Students must be either enrolled in a college or university undergraduate or graduate program, pursuing a multi-course VoTech program approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs or Department of Education that would prepare them for their career, pursuing a GED or completing a correspondence course for a college, university or VoTech program.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Coast Guard Stop 7180 Arlington, VA 20598-7180

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Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Veterans Caucus Scholarship Varies May 1

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.

Veterans Caucus of the American Academy of Physician Assistants P.O. Box 362 Danville, PA 17821-0362

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Veterans Tuition Awards Up to full tuition June 30

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.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship Full tuition Varies

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.

New Mexico Higher Education Department 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

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.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 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

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.

Women's Overseas Service League Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 124 Cedar Knoll, NJ 07927-0124

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Scholarship Name Amount Deadline
Alaska Sea Service Scholarship $1,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students and the dependent children or spouses of Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. Students must legally claim Alaska as their state of residence.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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AMVETS National Scholarships for Entering College Freshman $1,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or documented extenuating circumstances. They must be United States citizens and children or grandchildren of U.S. veterans. They must show academic potential and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Armed Services YMCA Annual Essay Contest Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be K-12 students who are children of active duty or Reserve/Guard military personnel. Entrants up to eighth grade should write an essay of 300 words or less. High school entrants should write an essay of 500 words or less.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Armed Services YMCA 7405 Alban Station Court Suite B215 Springfield, VA 22150-2318

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CAPT Winifred Quick Collins, USN (Ret) Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship Fund Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be unmarried dependent children of U.S. Coast Guard members, living, retired or deceased or Coast Guard reservists on extended active duty. They must be high school seniors or full-time undergraduate students in a four-year program or vocational/technical program. They must be under 23 years old.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Coast Guard Foundation 394 Taugwonk Road Stonington, CT 06378

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Gladys Ann Smith Greater Los Angeles Women’s Council Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Guy M. Wilson Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan who are planning to attend a Michigan college or university and who are the sons or daughters or grandchildren of veterans. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide proof of a parent's military service record and an indication of their abilities to fulfill their goals and intentions. They should send scholarship information to their county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship Up to $2,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, North Dakota residents and U.S. citizens. They must be direct descendants of veterans with honorable service in the U.S. military.

How to apply: Applications are available by mail. An application form, essay and proof of veteran's military service are required.

American Legion, Department of North Dakota 405 W. Maine Avenue, Suite 4A P.O. Box 5057 West Fargo, ND 58078

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Military Veteran Scholarship $1,000 July 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. military veterans, current service members in the U.S. military or the children of a veteran or current service member. Students must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Behan Law Group P.L.L.C. 945 North Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705

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Planning Systems Incorporated and Engineering Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services,to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to students who will seek a degree in science or engineering.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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RADM William A. Sullivan, USN (Ret) Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to students who will seek a degree in science or engineering and currently reside in San Diego, California.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Rockwell Collins Scholarship $2,500 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to enroll in an engineering, aviation or science curriculum at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Supplemental Education Grant (SEG) $500 per calendar year Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be Coast Guard members applying for themselves or their dependents. Students must be either enrolled in a college or university undergraduate or graduate program, pursuing a multi-course VoTech program approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs or Department of Education that would prepare them for their career, pursuing a GED or completing a correspondence course for a college, university or VoTech program.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Coast Guard Stop 7180 Arlington, VA 20598-7180

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USS Mahan Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to descendants of members of the USS Mahan.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Alaska Sea Service Scholarship $1,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students and the dependent children or spouses of Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. Students must legally claim Alaska as their state of residence.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard (NMCCG) Enlisted Dependent Spouse Scholarship Varies March 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses of enlisted Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. They must be accepted to an institution of higher learning by May 30 of the year of application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. Financial information and a transcript are required.

Navy Wives Clubs of America (NWCA) P.O. Box 54022 NSA Mid-South Millington, TN 38053-6022

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Phoebe Pember Memorial Scholarship Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be the direct descendant of an eligible Confederate. They must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in nursing at an accredited U.S. college or university and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, official transcript, one letter of recommendation, endorsement from sponsoring UDC Chapter, applicant photo and proof of Confederate ancestry are required.

United Daughters of the Confederacy 328 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220

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United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be lineal descendants of Confederates or other eligible descendants and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

How to apply: Contact any Division Second Vice President as listed on the website.

United Daughters of the Confederacy 328 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220

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EOD Warrior Foundation Scholarship Varies February 26

Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted or enrolled as full-time undergraduates in a U.S. accredited two-year, four-year or vocational school. Students must also be the family member of an active duty, guard/reserve, retired or deceased EOD technician. The award is based on academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

EOD Warrior Foundation 716 Crestview Avenue Niceville, FL 32578

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Marine Corps League Scholarships Varies July 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be Marine Corp League or Auxiliary members in good standing, their spouses or their descendants, children of Marines who died in the line of duty or honorably discharged Marines who need rehabilitation training that is not being subsidized by government programs.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Marine Corps League P.O. Box 3070 Merrifield, VA 22116

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Albert M. Lappin Scholarship $1,000 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California $500 Scholarships $500 March 15

Eligibility: One of applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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American Legion Scholarship Award Varies March 15

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.

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 April 30

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.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Categorical Tuition Waiver Up to full tuition Varies

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.

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education 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

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship $5,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary 8945 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260

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Continuing/Re-entry Students Scholarship $500-$1,000 March 16, September 1

Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California residents planning to attend a California college or university and must be continuing or re-entry college students.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship $1,000 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship $16,000-$20,000 paid over 4 years February 15

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.

Daughters of the Cincinnati National Headquarters 20 West 44th Street #508 New York, NY 10036

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Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

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

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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James V. Day Scholarship $500 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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John Cornelius and Max English Scholarship $2,000 March 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be a current or prior service member who was assigned to the Marine Corps Tank Battalion. Students must establish a parent or grandparent affiliated with this Battalion.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Marine Corps Tankers Association Inc. Scholarship Chairman – Buster Diggs 1829 Balentine Drive Alpine, CA 91901-2814

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Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program $2,000 April 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be the spouses, children or grandchildren of a blind veteran and be accepted or enrolled at an accredited, higher learning institution.

How to apply: Contact the BVA for application materials.

Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) 125 N. West Street 3rd Floor Alexandria, VA 22314

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La Fra Scholarship Varies April 15

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.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Gini Larson PNP, National Scholarship Chairman 2187 Capeheart Street Ingleside, TX 78362-6222

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Leadership Essay Contest $5,000 September 30

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.

United States Naval Institute (USNI) 291 Wood Road Annapolis, MD 21402

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Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits Varies Varies

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.

Bureau of Veterans' Services 117 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0117

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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Up to $10,000 March 2

Eligibility: Applicants must be children 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 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.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation 909 North Washington Street Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314

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Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Military Award Program (MAP) $1,000 Varies

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.

Imagine America Foundation 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 203 Reston, VA 20191

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

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 and have a minimum score of 21 on the ACT or 1500 on the three-part SAT. The minimum GPA required is 3.0. The award is renewable for four years.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Military Family Support Trust 1010 American Eagle Boulevard Box 301 Sun City Center, FL 33573

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Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Montgomery GI Bill Tuition Assistance Top-Up Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Naval Enlisted Reserve Association Scholarships $2,500-$3,000 June 18

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.

Naval Enlisted Reserve Association 6703 Farragut Avenue Falls Church, VA 22042-2189

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Navy-Marine Corps ROTC College Program Up to full tuition plus stipend and allowance End of January

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.

U.S. Navy Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Naval Service Training Command Officer Development NAS Pensacola 250 Dallas Street Pensacola, FL 32508-5220

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Navy-Marine Corps ROTC Four-Year Scholarships Tuition plus stipend May 31

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.

U.S. Navy Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Naval Service Training Command Officer Development NAS Pensacola 250 Dallas Street Pensacola, FL 32508-5220

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New York Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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New York Legion Auxiliary District Scholarships $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Non Commissioned Officers Association Scholarships $900 March 31

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.

Non Commissioned Officers Association 9330 Corporate Drive Suite 708 Selma, TX 78154

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NROTC Scholarship Program Full tuition and fees, books, uniforms and monthly stipend December 31

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.

Naval Service Training Command Officer Development NAS Pensacola 250 Dallas Street Pensacola, FL 32508-5220

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Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity Program Up to $500 Varies

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.

Pennsylvania 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

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship $1,500 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are enrolling or enrolled in an approved post-secondary school. They also must be average or better students who are the children of veterans. 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 with at least one from a teacher, an essay on "Why I Want to Go to College," a 1040 income statement, documentation of parent's veteran status and a certified high school transcript.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Wisconsin 2930 American Legion Drive P.O. Box 388 Portage, WI 53901-0388

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Scholarships for Military Children $2,000 February

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.

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) 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 Varies

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.

South Dakota Board of Regents 306 East Capitol Ave, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Veterans Caucus Scholarship Varies May 1

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.

Veterans Caucus of the American Academy of Physician Assistants P.O. Box 362 Danville, PA 17821-0362

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Veterans Tuition Awards Up to full tuition June 30

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.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship Full tuition Varies

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.

New Mexico Higher Education Department 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

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.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 201 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 7843 Madison, WI 53707-7843

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Women Marines Association Scholarship Program $1,000-$1,500 February 28

Eligibility: Applicants must be sponsored by a Women Marines Association member. They must have served or be serving in the Marine Corps or Reserve, be a direct descendant, sibling or descendant of a sibling of a member of the Marines or have completed two years in a Marine JROTC program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, copy of sponsor's membership card, photo, three letters of recommendation, proof of Marine or ROTC status or relationship to a Marine and proof of draft registration (for males) are required.

Women Marines Association Scholarships Dottie Stover-Kendrick P.O. Box 134 Stilwell, KS 66085

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

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.

Women's Overseas Service League Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 124 Cedar Knoll, NJ 07927-0124

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Scholarship Name Amount Deadline
Alaska Sea Service Scholarship $1,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students and the dependent children or spouses of Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. Students must legally claim Alaska as their state of residence.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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AMVETS National Scholarships for Entering College Freshman $1,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or documented extenuating circumstances. They must be United States citizens and children or grandchildren of U.S. veterans. They must show academic potential and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Armed Services YMCA Annual Essay Contest Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be K-12 students who are children of active duty or Reserve/Guard military personnel. Entrants up to eighth grade should write an essay of 300 words or less. High school entrants should write an essay of 500 words or less.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Armed Services YMCA 7405 Alban Station Court Suite B215 Springfield, VA 22150-2318

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CAPT Winifred Quick Collins, USN (Ret) Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Gladys Ann Smith Greater Los Angeles Women’s Council Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Guy M. Wilson Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan who are planning to attend a Michigan college or university and who are the sons or daughters or grandchildren of veterans. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide proof of a parent's military service record and an indication of their abilities to fulfill their goals and intentions. They should send scholarship information to their county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship Up to $2,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, North Dakota residents and U.S. citizens. They must be direct descendants of veterans with honorable service in the U.S. military.

How to apply: Applications are available by mail. An application form, essay and proof of veteran's military service are required.

American Legion, Department of North Dakota 405 W. Maine Avenue, Suite 4A P.O. Box 5057 West Fargo, ND 58078

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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Military Veteran Scholarship $1,000 July 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. military veterans, current service members in the U.S. military or the children of a veteran or current service member. Students must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Behan Law Group P.L.L.C. 945 North Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705

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Past President's Parlay Scholarship Varies May 1

Eligibility: Applicants be be residents of Texas and plan to attend an educational institution in Texas. Students must pursue their education in the field of medicine. Applicants must be the descendants of veterans who served during the Persian Gulf, Panama, Grenada, Vietnam, Korea, WWI or WWII wars. Awards will be based on need, goals, character, citizenship and objective. Applicants must submit a letter stating their objectives and three letters of recommendation, including one letter from a clergyman. Students must also provide a copy of DD214 and transcripts.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas P.O. Box 140407 Austin, TX 78714

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Planning Systems Incorporated and Engineering Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services,to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to students who will seek a degree in science or engineering.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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RADM William A. Sullivan, USN (Ret) Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to students who will seek a degree in science or engineering and currently reside in San Diego, California.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Rockwell Collins Scholarship $2,500 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to enroll in an engineering, aviation or science curriculum at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Subic Bay-Cubi Point Scholarship 2 $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education. Only dependents or direct descendants of a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy or U.S.-Flag Merchant Marines or who are active members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps are eligible to apply. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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USS Mahan Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to descendants of members of the USS Mahan.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Women Marines Association Scholarship Program $1,000-$1,500 February 28

Eligibility: Applicants must be sponsored by a Women Marines Association member. They must have served or be serving in the Marine Corps or Reserve, be a direct descendant, sibling or descendant of a sibling of a member of the Marines or have completed two years in a Marine JROTC program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, copy of sponsor's membership card, photo, three letters of recommendation, proof of Marine or ROTC status or relationship to a Marine and proof of draft registration (for males) are required.

Women Marines Association Scholarships Dottie Stover-Kendrick P.O. Box 134 Stilwell, KS 66085

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Alaska Sea Service Scholarship $1,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students and the dependent children or spouses of Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. Students must legally claim Alaska as their state of residence.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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CAPT Winifred Quick Collins, USN (Ret) Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Gladys Ann Smith Greater Los Angeles Women’s Council Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Memorial Scholarship Fund Varies April 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of Marines (Corpsman or other) who served with the Third Marine Division or in support of the Division at any time and who have been members of the Third Marine Division Association for at least two years. Applicants must be 16-23 and unmarried dependents. Applicants must attend school in the U.S. or Canada. Applicants must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

How to apply: Applications are available by written request after September 1.

Third Marine Division Association Patrick J. Conroy, Secretary MSF 8935 Darrow Road, #227 Twinsburg, OH 44087-0227

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Planning Systems Incorporated and Engineering Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services,to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to students who will seek a degree in science or engineering.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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RADM William A. Sullivan, USN (Ret) Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to students who will seek a degree in science or engineering and currently reside in San Diego, California.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Rockwell Collins Scholarship $2,500 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to enroll in an engineering, aviation or science curriculum at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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USS Mahan Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to descendants of members of the USS Mahan.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Alaska Sea Service Scholarship $1,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students and the dependent children or spouses of Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. Students must legally claim Alaska as their state of residence.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard (NMCCG) Enlisted Dependent Spouse Scholarship Varies March 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses of enlisted Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. They must be accepted to an institution of higher learning by May 30 of the year of application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. Financial information and a transcript are required.

Navy Wives Clubs of America (NWCA) P.O. Box 54022 NSA Mid-South Millington, TN 38053-6022

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California Fee Waiver Program for Recipients of the Medal of Honor and Their Children Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be Medal of Honor recipients, their children or dependents of a Registered Domestic Partner. Children must meet age, income and residency requirements. This award is only applicable toward undergraduate studies.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

California Department of Veterans Affairs 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814

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Scholarship Name Amount Deadline
California Fee Waiver Program for Recipients of the Medal of Honor and Their Children Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be Medal of Honor recipients, their children or dependents of a Registered Domestic Partner. Children must meet age, income and residency requirements. This award is only applicable toward undergraduate studies.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

California Department of Veterans Affairs 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814

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Congressional Medal of Honor Society Scholarships Varies February 19

Eligibility: Applicants must be ROTC undergraduate students of the Air Force, Army, Navy or Marine Corps and must demonstrate leadership and a commitment to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Applicants must also be enrolled as sophomores or juniors. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

How to apply: Applications are available from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society 40 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship Up to $2,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, North Dakota residents and U.S. citizens. They must be direct descendants of veterans with honorable service in the U.S. military.

How to apply: Applications are available by mail. An application form, essay and proof of veteran's military service are required.

American Legion, Department of North Dakota 405 W. Maine Avenue, Suite 4A P.O. Box 5057 West Fargo, ND 58078

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Scholarship Name Amount Deadline
California Fee Waiver Program for Recipients of the Medal of Honor and Their Children Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be Medal of Honor recipients, their children or dependents of a Registered Domestic Partner. Children must meet age, income and residency requirements. This award is only applicable toward undergraduate studies.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

California Department of Veterans Affairs 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814

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South Carolina Tuition Program for Children of Certain War Veterans Full tuition waiver Varies

Eligibility: Veteran must be awarded a VA Disability Rating of 100%, Permanent and Total by US Dept. of Veterans' Affairs (CH 35). If not 100%, P&T, veteran must be one of the following: Purple Heart, Congressional Medal of Honor or Missing in action. A one-year SC residency requirement for both veteran and dependent child. Students must attend a state-supported college, university or technical school in South Carolina. Applicants must be 26 years old or younger.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

South Carolina Division of Veterans' Affairs VA Regional Office 6437 Garners Ferry Road Suite 1126 Columbia, SC 29209

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Albert M. Lappin Scholarship $1,000 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California $500 Scholarships $500 March 15

Eligibility: One of applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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American Legion Scholarship Award Varies March 15

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.

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 April 30

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.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Charles W. and Annette Hill Scholarship $1,000 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship $5,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary 8945 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260

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Col V Thomas Considine Scholarship $500 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must show evidence of work experience and service to their community.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Siouxland Community Foundation 505 Fifth Street Suite 412 Sioux City, IA 51101

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Continuing/Re-entry Students Scholarship $500-$1,000 March 16, September 1

Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California residents planning to attend a California college or university and must be continuing or re-entry college students.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship $1,000 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

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

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Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship Varies July 1 and December 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents and members of Iowa Army or Air National Guard units. Students must pursue a certificate or undergraduate degree at an eligible Iowa college or university and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Applicants must satisfactorily complete required Guard training and maintain satisfactory performance of Guard duty.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Iowa College Student Aid Commission 475 SW Fifth Street Suite D Des Moines, IA 50309

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James V. Day Scholarship $500 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarship $10,000 June

Eligibility: Applicants must be active duty or honorably discharged enlisted soldiers in the U.S. Army or one of its affiliate entities (Army Reserve, National Guard, etc.). They must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited college or university and majoring in or planning to major in engineering or a related subject. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation letters, applicant autobiography, an official transcript, a course of study outline, certificates of completion for other training courses (if applicable) and a copy of form DD-214 (for discharged soldiers) are required.

Association of the United States Army 2425 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201

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Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program $2,000 April 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be the spouses, children or grandchildren of a blind veteran and be accepted or enrolled at an accredited, higher learning institution.

How to apply: Contact the BVA for application materials.

Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) 125 N. West Street 3rd Floor Alexandria, VA 22314

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LTC Michael Warren Memorial Scholarship $1,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be either a current enlisted member of the Arizona National Guard, a current officer member of the Arizona National Guard that is also a member of the National Guard Association of Arizona (NGAAZ) or a dependent (spouse or child) of a member of the NGAAZ.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Guard Association of Arizona (NGAAZ) LTC Michael Warren Memorial Scholarship Committee 5640 East McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85008

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Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits Varies Varies

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.

Bureau of Veterans' Services 117 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0117

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Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Military Award Program (MAP) $1,000 Varies

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.

Imagine America Foundation 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 203 Reston, VA 20191

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

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 and have a minimum score of 21 on the ACT or 1500 on the three-part SAT. The minimum GPA required is 3.0. The award is renewable for four years.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Military Family Support Trust 1010 American Eagle Boulevard Box 301 Sun City Center, FL 33573

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Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Montgomery GI Bill Tuition Assistance Top-Up Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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New York Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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New York Legion Auxiliary District Scholarships $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Non Commissioned Officers Association Scholarships $900 March 31

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.

Non Commissioned Officers Association 9330 Corporate Drive Suite 708 Selma, TX 78154

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Ohio National Guard Scholarship Varies February 1 (spring); April 1 (summer); July 1 (fall); November 1 (winter/spring)

Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Ohio National Guard in good standing and possess a high school diploma or GED. Students must enroll in a bachelor's or associate’s degree-granting program at a participating school in Ohio. Applicants must apply for no less than three credit hours per application/school.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program 2825 West Dublin Granville Road Columbus, OH 43235

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Oregon Army National Guard Varies Varies

Eligibility: Students must serve in the Oregon Army National Guard. The educational program provides tuition and expenses for vocational school, distance learning, alternative credit programs or college. The Student Loan Repayment Program helps students in repaying up to $50,000. Students must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Oregon Army National Guard Oregon Military Department 1776 Militia Way SE Salem, OR 97301

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Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity Program Up to $500 Varies

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.

Pennsylvania 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

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship $1,500 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are enrolling or enrolled in an approved post-secondary school. They also must be average or better students who are the children of veterans. 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 with at least one from a teacher, an essay on "Why I Want to Go to College," a 1040 income statement, documentation of parent's veteran status and a certified high school transcript.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Wisconsin 2930 American Legion Drive P.O. Box 388 Portage, WI 53901-0388

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Scholarships for Military Children $2,000 February

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.

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) 1300 E Avenue Fort Lee, VA 23801–1800

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SGT Felix M. Del Greco, Jr. Scholarship $4,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be sons or daughters of a member of the Connecticut Army National Guard. They must be enrolled in or plan to attend an accredited degree or technical program.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Connecticut National Guard Foundation Inc. State Armory 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105-3795

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South Dakota Free Tuition for Veterans and Others Who Performed War Service Full tuition Varies

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.

South Dakota Board of Regents 306 East Capitol Ave, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Veterans Tuition Awards Up to full tuition June 30

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.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship Full tuition Varies

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.

New Mexico Higher Education Department 2044 Galisteo Street Suite 4 Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100

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Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant Full tuition 90 days after completion of course/term

Eligibility: Applicants must be Wisconsin National Guard enlisted members and warrant officers in good standing who do not have a bachelor's degree. Recipients may use the grant at any campus of the University of Wisconsin System, a public institution of higher education under the Minnesota-Wisconsin student reciprocity agreement or an accredited institution of higher education in Wisconsin.

How to apply: Applications are available online and are due no later than 90 days after the end of each course or term.

Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs WIAR-G1-ED P.O. Box 8111 Madison, WI 53708-8111

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Wisconsin Veterans Education Reimbursement Grants Up to full tuition No later than 60 days after the start of classes

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.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 201 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 7843 Madison, WI 53707-7843

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AMVETS National Scholarships for Entering College Freshman $1,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or documented extenuating circumstances. They must be United States citizens and children or grandchildren of U.S. veterans. They must show academic potential and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Armed Services YMCA Annual Essay Contest Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be K-12 students who are children of active duty or Reserve/Guard military personnel. Entrants up to eighth grade should write an essay of 300 words or less. High school entrants should write an essay of 500 words or less.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Armed Services YMCA 7405 Alban Station Court Suite B215 Springfield, VA 22150-2318

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Col V Thomas Considine Scholarship $500 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must show evidence of work experience and service to their community.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Siouxland Community Foundation 505 Fifth Street Suite 412 Sioux City, IA 51101

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Guy M. Wilson Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan who are planning to attend a Michigan college or university and who are the sons or daughters or grandchildren of veterans. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide proof of a parent's military service record and an indication of their abilities to fulfill their goals and intentions. They should send scholarship information to their county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship Up to $2,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, North Dakota residents and U.S. citizens. They must be direct descendants of veterans with honorable service in the U.S. military.

How to apply: Applications are available by mail. An application form, essay and proof of veteran's military service are required.

American Legion, Department of North Dakota 405 W. Maine Avenue, Suite 4A P.O. Box 5057 West Fargo, ND 58078

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LTC Michael Warren Memorial Scholarship $1,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be either a current enlisted member of the Arizona National Guard, a current officer member of the Arizona National Guard that is also a member of the National Guard Association of Arizona (NGAAZ) or a dependent (spouse or child) of a member of the NGAAZ.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Guard Association of Arizona (NGAAZ) LTC Michael Warren Memorial Scholarship Committee 5640 East McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85008

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Major Richard L. Ridder Memorial Scholarship Fund $3,000 February 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be relatives of or current or former members of the Indiana National Guard who demonstrate financial need or other obstacles in obtaining a degree. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Central Indiana Community Foundation 615 North Alabama Street Suite 119 Indianapolis, IN 46204-1498

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William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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California Fee Waiver Program for Dependents of Deceased or Disabled National Guard Members Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents or surviving spouses or domestic partners of California National Guard members who were killed or permanently disabled during active duty in service to the state. Spouses or domestic partners must not have remarried or terminated the relationship.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

California Department of Veterans Affairs 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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LTC Michael Warren Memorial Scholarship $1,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be either a current enlisted member of the Arizona National Guard, a current officer member of the Arizona National Guard that is also a member of the National Guard Association of Arizona (NGAAZ) or a dependent (spouse or child) of a member of the NGAAZ.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Guard Association of Arizona (NGAAZ) LTC Michael Warren Memorial Scholarship Committee 5640 East McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85008

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California Fee Waiver Program for Dependents of Deceased or Disabled National Guard Members Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents or surviving spouses or domestic partners of California National Guard members who were killed or permanently disabled during active duty in service to the state. Spouses or domestic partners must not have remarried or terminated the relationship.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

California Department of Veterans Affairs 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814

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Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship Up to $2,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, North Dakota residents and U.S. citizens. They must be direct descendants of veterans with honorable service in the U.S. military.

How to apply: Applications are available by mail. An application form, essay and proof of veteran's military service are required.

American Legion, Department of North Dakota 405 W. Maine Avenue, Suite 4A P.O. Box 5057 West Fargo, ND 58078

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Albert M. Lappin Scholarship $1,000 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California $500 Scholarships $500 March 15

Eligibility: One of applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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American Legion Scholarship Award Varies March 15

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.

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 April 30

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.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Anchor Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Varies March 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students planning to attend or currently attending an accredited, four-year college or university full-time. 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. The award is based on academics, extracurricular activities, character, all-around ability and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Anchor Scholarship Foundation 4966 Euclid Road Suite 109 Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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Categorical Tuition Waiver Up to full tuition Varies

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.

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education 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

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship $5,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary 8945 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260

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CNO Naval History Essay Contest $5,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be active duty military, reservists, veterans, government civilian personnel or civilians. Students may be professional historians or rising historians. Applicants must write an essay discussing a naval historical topic and how lessons from the past can be applied to today.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

United States Naval Institute (USNI) 291 Wood Road Annapolis, MD 21402

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Continuing/Re-entry Students Scholarship $500-$1,000 March 16, September 1

Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California residents planning to attend a California college or university and must be continuing or re-entry college students.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship $1,000 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship $16,000-$20,000 paid over 4 years February 15

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.

Daughters of the Cincinnati National Headquarters 20 West 44th Street #508 New York, NY 10036

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Dolphin Scholarships $2,000-$3,400 per year March 15

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.

Dolphin Scholarship Foundation 4966 Euclid Road Suite 109 Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

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

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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James V. Day Scholarship $500 May 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Maine 5 Verti Drive Winslow, ME 04901-0727

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Jon C. Ladda Memorial Foundation Scholarship Varies March 15

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.

Jon C. Ladda Memorial Foundation P.O. Box 55 Unionville, CT 06085

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Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program $2,000 April 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be the spouses, children or grandchildren of a blind veteran and be accepted or enrolled at an accredited, higher learning institution.

How to apply: Contact the BVA for application materials.

Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) 125 N. West Street 3rd Floor Alexandria, VA 22314

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La Fra Scholarship Varies April 15

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.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Gini Larson PNP, National Scholarship Chairman 2187 Capeheart Street Ingleside, TX 78362-6222

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Leadership Essay Contest $5,000 September 30

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.

United States Naval Institute (USNI) 291 Wood Road Annapolis, MD 21402

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Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits Varies Varies

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.

Bureau of Veterans' Services 117 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0117

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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Up to $10,000 March 2

Eligibility: Applicants must be children 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 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.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation 909 North Washington Street Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314

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Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Military Award Program (MAP) $1,000 Varies

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.

Imagine America Foundation 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 203 Reston, VA 20191

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

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 and have a minimum score of 21 on the ACT or 1500 on the three-part SAT. The minimum GPA required is 3.0. The award is renewable for four years.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Military Family Support Trust 1010 American Eagle Boulevard Box 301 Sun City Center, FL 33573

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Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Montgomery GI Bill Tuition Assistance Top-Up Varies Varies

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.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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Naval Enlisted Reserve Association Scholarships $2,500-$3,000 June 18

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.

Naval Enlisted Reserve Association 6703 Farragut Avenue Falls Church, VA 22042-2189

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Naval Intelligence Essay Contest $1,500-$5,000 July 31

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.

United States Naval Institute (USNI) 291 Wood Road Annapolis, MD 21402

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Navy College Fund Varies Varies

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 $1,200 pay reduction and receive an "Honorable" Character of Service.

How to apply: Applications are available from Navy recruiters.

U.S. Navy Personnel 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

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.

U.S. Navy Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Naval Service Training Command Officer Development NAS Pensacola 250 Dallas Street Pensacola, FL 32508-5220

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Navy-Marine Corps ROTC Four-Year Scholarships Tuition plus stipend May 31

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.

U.S. Navy Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Naval Service Training Command Officer Development NAS Pensacola 250 Dallas Street Pensacola, FL 32508-5220

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New York Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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New York Legion Auxiliary District Scholarships $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Next Gen Scholars Award $500-$2,500 Quarterly

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.

Navy Exchange 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5724

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NMCRS Education Assistance Program $500-$3,000 June 1

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.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society 875 North Randolph Street Suite 225 Arlington, VA 22203

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Non Commissioned Officers Association Scholarships $900 March 31

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.

Non Commissioned Officers Association 9330 Corporate Drive Suite 708 Selma, TX 78154

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NROTC Scholarship Program Full tuition and fees, books, uniforms and monthly stipend December 31

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.

Naval Service Training Command Officer Development NAS Pensacola 250 Dallas Street Pensacola, FL 32508-5220

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NSCC Scholarship Funds $1,000-$5,000 May 1

Eligibility: Applicants must have been Sea Cadets for at least two years and be members at the time of application. They must have attained the rate of NSCC E-3 or higher and be recommended by their commanding officers, NSCC Committee Chairmen and principals or counselors. They must have a B+ or higher GPA and present evidence of acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning. SAT or ACT scores and class rank are considered.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Naval Sea Cadet Corps 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-3308

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Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity Program Up to $500 Varies

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.

Pennsylvania 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

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1310 Albany, NY 12207

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Reduced Tuition - Dependents of Prisoner of War or Those Missing in Action Full tuition Varies

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.

South Dakota Board of Regents 306 East Capitol Ave, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship $1,500 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are enrolling or enrolled in an approved post-secondary school. They also must be average or better students who are the children of veterans. 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 with at least one from a teacher, an essay on "Why I Want to Go to College," a 1040 income statement, documentation of parent's veteran status and a certified high school transcript.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship $1,000 March 1

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.

American Legion, Department of Wisconsin 2930 American Legion Drive P.O. Box 388 Portage, WI 53901-0388

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Scholarships for Military Children $2,000 February

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.

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) 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 Varies

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.

South Dakota Board of Regents 306 East Capitol Ave, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships $500 February 15

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.

American Legion, Department of Kansas 1314 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612

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UDT-SEAL Scholarship Varies February

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.

Naval Special Warfare Foundation 1619 D Street Virginia Beach, VA 23459

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Veterans Caucus Scholarship Varies May 1

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.

Veterans Caucus of the American Academy of Physician Assistants P.O. Box 362 Danville, PA 17821-0362

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Veterans Tuition Awards Up to full tuition June 30

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.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship Full tuition Varies

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.

New Mexico Higher Education Department 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

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.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 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

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.

Women's Overseas Service League Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 124 Cedar Knoll, NJ 07927-0124

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Judith Haupt Member's Child Scholarship Varies March 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be unmarried college students who are the adult children of NWCA members. They cannot be carrying a military ID card and must have been accepted into a college no later than the application due date. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and an official transcript are required.

Navy Wives Clubs of America (NWCA) P.O. Box 54022 NSA Mid-South Millington, TN 38053-6022

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Mary Paolozzi Member's Scholarship Varies March 31

Eligibility: Applicants must have been accepted into a college no later than the application due date. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and tax form copies are required.

Navy Wives Clubs of America (NWCA) P.O. Box 54022 NSA Mid-South Millington, TN 38053-6022

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Pauline Langkamp Memorial Scholarship Varies March 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be the child of an NWCA member. They must not be carrying a military ID card and must be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited postsecondary institution. High school seniors must have been accepted into a college or university no later than the application due date. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and an official transcript are required.

Navy Wives Clubs of America (NWCA) P.O. Box 54022 NSA Mid-South Millington, TN 38053-6022

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Alaska Sea Service Scholarship $1,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students and the dependent children or spouses of Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. Students must legally claim Alaska as their state of residence.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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AMVETS National Scholarships for Entering College Freshman $1,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or documented extenuating circumstances. They must be United States citizens and children or grandchildren of U.S. veterans. They must show academic potential and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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Armed Services YMCA Annual Essay Contest Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be K-12 students who are children of active duty or Reserve/Guard military personnel. Entrants up to eighth grade should write an essay of 300 words or less. High school entrants should write an essay of 500 words or less.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Armed Services YMCA 7405 Alban Station Court Suite B215 Springfield, VA 22150-2318

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CAPT Winifred Quick Collins, USN (Ret) Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund Varies April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses or children of active, retired, honorably discharged or deceased or reserve Chief, Senior Chief or Master Chief Petty Officers of the U.S. Navy. They must be high school graduates or have earned a GED and plan to attend a college, university or post-secondary vocational institution to earn an AA, BA or BS degree. Current college students may also apply. Selection criteria include scholastic proficiency, character and all-around ability.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, three letters of recommendation, a copy of your dependents ID card and a personal statement are required.

Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund 328 Office Square Lane Suite 101A Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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CNO Naval History Essay Contest $5,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be active duty military, reservists, veterans, government civilian personnel or civilians. Students may be professional historians or rising historians. Applicants must write an essay discussing a naval historical topic and how lessons from the past can be applied to today.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

United States Naval Institute (USNI) 291 Wood Road Annapolis, MD 21402

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Gladys Ann Smith Greater Los Angeles Women’s Council Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Guy M. Wilson Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan who are planning to attend a Michigan college or university and who are the sons or daughters or grandchildren of veterans. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide proof of a parent's military service record and an indication of their abilities to fulfill their goals and intentions. They should send scholarship information to their county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship Up to $2,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, North Dakota residents and U.S. citizens. They must be direct descendants of veterans with honorable service in the U.S. military.

How to apply: Applications are available by mail. An application form, essay and proof of veteran's military service are required.

American Legion, Department of North Dakota 405 W. Maine Avenue, Suite 4A P.O. Box 5057 West Fargo, ND 58078

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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Military Veteran Scholarship $1,000 July 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. military veterans, current service members in the U.S. military or the children of a veteran or current service member. Students must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Behan Law Group P.L.L.C. 945 North Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705

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Naval Intelligence Essay Contest $1,500-$5,000 July 31

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.

United States Naval Institute (USNI) 291 Wood Road Annapolis, MD 21402

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Navy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be a spouse, child or grandchild of a living or deceased regular, retired, reserve or prior service Navy Supply Corps officer. Awards are based on character, leadership, academic performance, hardship and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy Supply Corps Foundation Inc. 2061 Experiment Station Road Suite 301 PMB 423 Watkinsville, GA 30677

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Past President's Parlay Scholarship Varies May 1

Eligibility: Applicants be be residents of Texas and plan to attend an educational institution in Texas. Students must pursue their education in the field of medicine. Applicants must be the descendants of veterans who served during the Persian Gulf, Panama, Grenada, Vietnam, Korea, WWI or WWII wars. Awards will be based on need, goals, character, citizenship and objective. Applicants must submit a letter stating their objectives and three letters of recommendation, including one letter from a clergyman. Students must also provide a copy of DD214 and transcripts.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas P.O. Box 140407 Austin, TX 78714

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Planning Systems Incorporated and Engineering Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services,to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to students who will seek a degree in science or engineering.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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RADM William A. Sullivan, USN (Ret) Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to students who will seek a degree in science or engineering and currently reside in San Diego, California.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Rockwell Collins Scholarship $2,500 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to enroll in an engineering, aviation or science curriculum at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Subic Bay-Cubi Point Scholarship 2 $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education. Only dependents or direct descendants of a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy or U.S.-Flag Merchant Marines or who are active members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps are eligible to apply. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship Varies March 1

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.

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

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USS Mahan Scholarship $10,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to descendants of members of the USS Mahan.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Alaska Sea Service Scholarship $1,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students and the dependent children or spouses of Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. Students must legally claim Alaska as their state of residence.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund Varies April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses or children of active, retired, honorably discharged or deceased or reserve Chief, Senior Chief or Master Chief Petty Officers of the U.S. Navy. They must be high school graduates or have earned a GED and plan to attend a college, university or post-secondary vocational institution to earn an AA, BA or BS degree. Current college students may also apply. Selection criteria include scholastic proficiency, character and all-around ability.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, three letters of recommendation, a copy of your dependents ID card and a personal statement are required.

Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund 328 Office Square Lane Suite 101A Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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CNO Naval History Essay Contest $5,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be active duty military, reservists, veterans, government civilian personnel or civilians. Students may be professional historians or rising historians. Applicants must write an essay discussing a naval historical topic and how lessons from the past can be applied to today.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

United States Naval Institute (USNI) 291 Wood Road Annapolis, MD 21402

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Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship Varies March 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club 75 Grenier Street Box 8888 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship $1,000 March 30

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.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania 3605 Vartan Way Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110

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Naval Intelligence Essay Contest $1,500-$5,000 July 31

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.

United States Naval Institute (USNI) 291 Wood Road Annapolis, MD 21402

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Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard (NMCCG) Enlisted Dependent Spouse Scholarship Varies March 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses of enlisted Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. They must be accepted to an institution of higher learning by May 30 of the year of application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. Financial information and a transcript are required.

Navy Wives Clubs of America (NWCA) P.O. Box 54022 NSA Mid-South Millington, TN 38053-6022

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AFCEA ROTC Scholarships $2,000-$3,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must major in electrical or aerospace engineering, electronics, computer science, computer engineering, physics or mathematics at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. Applicants must also be enrolled full-time as college sophomores or juniors and be nominated by professors of military science, naval science or aerospace studies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in ROTC, have good moral character, demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to serve as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces and have financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033

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Drummond Law Firm Scholarship $1,000 August 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be Nevada high school students currently in a JROTC or Boy Scout Explorer program, current Nevada ROTC college students or U.S. military veterans enrolled in a Nevada post-secondary institution. Students must be citizens of the United States.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Drummond Law Firm 810 South Casino Center Boulevard Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Emily C. Cooper Jefferson County ROTC Scholarship Fund $1,000 February

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Jefferson County high school who are enrolled in a Jefferson County, WV ROTC program with at least a 2.0 GPA. Special consideration will be given to those with financial need who are of good character.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation 229 East Martin Street, Suite 4 Martinsburg, WV 25401

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AFCEA ROTC Scholarships $2,000-$3,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must major in electrical or aerospace engineering, electronics, computer science, computer engineering, physics or mathematics at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. Applicants must also be enrolled full-time as college sophomores or juniors and be nominated by professors of military science, naval science or aerospace studies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in ROTC, have good moral character, demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to serve as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces and have financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033

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Army ROTC Advanced Course Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be rising college juniors who have completed the ROTC Basic Course or Leader's Training Course who have made a commitment to serve as an officer in the Army after they graduate. Students must take an ROTC class or lab each semester of their final two years of school and attend a summer leadership camp.

How to apply: Applications are available from your school's military science department.

U.S. Army Human Resources Command 1600 Spearhead Division Avenue Department #410 Fort Knox, KY 40122-5401

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Drummond Law Firm Scholarship $1,000 August 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be Nevada high school students currently in a JROTC or Boy Scout Explorer program, current Nevada ROTC college students or U.S. military veterans enrolled in a Nevada post-secondary institution. Students must be citizens of the United States.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Drummond Law Firm 810 South Casino Center Boulevard Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Emily C. Cooper Jefferson County ROTC Scholarship Fund $1,000 February

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Jefferson County high school who are enrolled in a Jefferson County, WV ROTC program with at least a 2.0 GPA. Special consideration will be given to those with financial need who are of good character.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation 229 East Martin Street, Suite 4 Martinsburg, WV 25401

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Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarship $10,000 June

Eligibility: Applicants must be active duty or honorably discharged enlisted soldiers in the U.S. Army or one of its affiliate entities (Army Reserve, National Guard, etc.). They must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited college or university and majoring in or planning to major in engineering or a related subject. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation letters, applicant autobiography, an official transcript, a course of study outline, certificates of completion for other training courses (if applicable) and a copy of form DD-214 (for discharged soldiers) are required.

Association of the United States Army 2425 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201

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AFCEA ROTC Scholarships $2,000-$3,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must major in electrical or aerospace engineering, electronics, computer science, computer engineering, physics or mathematics at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. Applicants must also be enrolled full-time as college sophomores or juniors and be nominated by professors of military science, naval science or aerospace studies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in ROTC, have good moral character, demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to serve as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces and have financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033

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Drummond Law Firm Scholarship $1,000 August 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be Nevada high school students currently in a JROTC or Boy Scout Explorer program, current Nevada ROTC college students or U.S. military veterans enrolled in a Nevada post-secondary institution. Students must be citizens of the United States.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Drummond Law Firm 810 South Casino Center Boulevard Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Emily C. Cooper Jefferson County ROTC Scholarship Fund $1,000 February

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Jefferson County high school who are enrolled in a Jefferson County, WV ROTC program with at least a 2.0 GPA. Special consideration will be given to those with financial need who are of good character.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation 229 East Martin Street, Suite 4 Martinsburg, WV 25401

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AFCEA ROTC Scholarships $2,000-$3,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must major in electrical or aerospace engineering, electronics, computer science, computer engineering, physics or mathematics at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. Applicants must also be enrolled full-time as college sophomores or juniors and be nominated by professors of military science, naval science or aerospace studies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in ROTC, have good moral character, demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to serve as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces and have financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033

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Drummond Law Firm Scholarship $1,000 August 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be Nevada high school students currently in a JROTC or Boy Scout Explorer program, current Nevada ROTC college students or U.S. military veterans enrolled in a Nevada post-secondary institution. Students must be citizens of the United States.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Drummond Law Firm 810 South Casino Center Boulevard Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Emily C. Cooper Jefferson County ROTC Scholarship Fund $1,000 February

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Jefferson County high school who are enrolled in a Jefferson County, WV ROTC program with at least a 2.0 GPA. Special consideration will be given to those with financial need who are of good character.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation 229 East Martin Street, Suite 4 Martinsburg, WV 25401

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NROTC Nurse Corps Scholarship Varies January 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be in the second semester of their junior year of high school. They must plan to attend an NROTC college or university that offers the bachelor's degree in nursing. They must be in the top 10 percent of their class or have a combined critical reading and math SAT score of 1080 or higher or have a combined English and math ACT score of 43 or higher. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, standardized test scores and three references are required.

U.S. Navy Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Naval Service Training Command Officer Development NAS Pensacola 250 Dallas Street Pensacola, FL 32508-5220

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Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest $1,000-$10,000 December 31

Eligibility: Applicants must have reached Eagle Scout status, must currently be registered in an active unit and can't have reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. Applicants can apply multiple years as long as they are under the age limit, but the maximum award amount is $8,000. Applicants usually apply at the chapter level. Applicants will be required to submit an essay and four-generation ancestor chart with their application.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Society, Sons of the American Revolution 1000 South Fourth Street Louisville, KY 40203

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Seabee Memorial Scholarship Varies April 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters, step-children or grandchildren of Regular, Reserve, Retired or deceased officers or enlisted members who have served or are now serving with the Naval Construction Force or Naval Civil Engineer Corps, or who have served but have been honorably discharged. Applicants must be a senior in high school or a high school graduate. Selection is based on scholastic record, citizenship, financial need and leadership. Scholarships are for undergraduate degree programs only.

How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.

Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association P.O. Box 391 Springfield, VA 22150

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G.A.R. Living Memorial Scholarship $500 June 1

Eligibility: Students must be of good moral standing and firm supporters of the United States form of government and must be college freshmen, sophomores or juniors. Applicant must be able to demonstrate commitment to high academic standards.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 P.O. Box 211 Springfield, IL 62704-0211

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Dixie Arven Memorial Scholarship $500 February

Eligibility: Students must be descendants of a United States Military veteran.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Adams County Community Foundation 102 North 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733

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Federal Resources’ Warrior’s Legacy Scholarship Fund $5,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents residing in the U.S. whose parents are active, retired or volunteer members of U.S. armed forces, law enforcement or first responders. Students must be enrolling in an accredited institution and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Federal Resources 235G Log Canoe Circle Stevensville, MD 21666

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James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship $1,000 May 17

Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky or Indiana residents and U.S. military veterans or spouses or children of a veteran living or deceased. Students must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled students at a two- or four-year college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kaufman & Stigger PLLC 7513 New La Grange Road Louisville, KY 40222

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Military Veteran Scholarship $1,000 July 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. military veterans, current service members in the U.S. military or the children of a veteran or current service member. Students must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Behan Law Group P.L.L.C. 945 North Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705

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Volunteer for Vets Scholarship $1,000 November 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be current college students or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States and veterans who have served in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or Reserves or the child or stepchild of someone who has served. Students must be enrolled in a two- to five year post-secondary institution in good overall academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Pontius Tax Law PLLC 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20004

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American Legion Legacy Scholarships Up to $20,000 April 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be the children or adopted children of a parent who was in the U.S. military and died in active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Students must be high school seniors or high school graduates pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate study in the U.S.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion 700 North Pennsylvania Street P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206

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Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others Full tuition and fees 6-8 weeks prior to the start of classes

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who have been Delaware residents for at least three years prior to application. They must be the child of an armed forces member who died from a service-related cause, is/was a prisoner of war or has been declared missing in action; a state police officer whose death was service-related or a Department of Transportation employee who worked on the state highway system whose death was job-related. Applicants must be 16 to 24 years of age. Priority is given to students attending a Delaware public college, followed by students attending Delaware private colleges and those attending out-of-state institutions. Those attending private or out-of-state colleges must pursue majors that are not offered by Delaware public colleges.

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

Department of Education - School Supports The Townsend Building 401 Federal Street Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901-3639

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Guy M. Wilson Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan who are planning to attend a Michigan college or university and who are the sons or daughters or grandchildren of veterans. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide proof of a parent's military service record and an indication of their abilities to fulfill their goals and intentions. They should send scholarship information to their county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Iowa War Orphans Educational Assistance $600-$11,844 Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Iowa. Students must also attend an institution of higher education within the state of Iowa.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs 7105 NW 70th Avenue Johnston, IA 50131

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James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship $1,000 May 17

Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky or Indiana residents and U.S. military veterans or spouses or children of a veteran living or deceased. Students must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled students at a two- or four-year college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kaufman & Stigger PLLC 7513 New La Grange Road Louisville, KY 40222

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Jon C. Ladda Memorial Foundation Scholarship Varies March 15

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.

Jon C. Ladda Memorial Foundation P.O. Box 55 Unionville, CT 06085

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Kentucky Veterans Tuition Waiver Program Full tuition waiver Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky residents and be children, stepchildren, adopted children, spouses or unremarried widows/widowers of Kentucky veterans and must be age 26 or younger. The veteran must have died in active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability, have a service-connected 100 percent disability, have served during wartime and be totally disabled or have died for any reason.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Attn.: Tuition Waiver Coordinator 321 West Main Street Suite 390 Louisville, KY 40202

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New Mexico Children of Deceased Veterans Scholarships Full tuition plus stipend Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be children between the ages of 16 and 26 whose parent was a veteran who was killed in action or who died of a battle-related injury. The waiver covers tuition at any state funded college or university as well as a $150 per semester stipend to help cover books or fees.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services P.O. Box 2324 Santa Fe, NM 87504

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NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans $450 June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be New York residents and must have been living in New York at the time of Armed Forces service. Applicants are eligible for the award if their parent(s) were killed during a period of war or national emergency, if they were reported missing, taken as a Prisoner of War, or suffered 40% disability as a result of service.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

NYS Higher Education Services Corporation 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Scholarships for Orphans of Veterans Varies September 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be New Hampshire residents between the ages of 16 and 25, enrolled in college at least half-time at a New Hampshire public institution of higher learning and have a parent or parents who died while on active duty or from service-related disability.

How to apply: Applications are available by phone.

New Hampshire Department of Education Division of Higher Education – Higher Education Commission 101 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-3494

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South Carolina Tuition Program for Children of Certain War Veterans Full tuition waiver Varies

Eligibility: Veteran must be awarded a VA Disability Rating of 100%, Permanent and Total by US Dept. of Veterans' Affairs (CH 35). If not 100%, P&T, veteran must be one of the following: Purple Heart, Congressional Medal of Honor or Missing in action. A one-year SC residency requirement for both veteran and dependent child. Students must attend a state-supported college, university or technical school in South Carolina. Applicants must be 26 years old or younger.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

South Carolina Division of Veterans' Affairs VA Regional Office 6437 Garners Ferry Road Suite 1126 Columbia, SC 29209

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South Dakota Reduced Tuition - Children of Deceased Servicemen/women Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be South Dakota residents who are under the age of 25. The deceased parent must have been a resident of South Dakota for at least six months before entering the service and must have died while enlisted from any cause.

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

South Dakota Board of Regents 306 East Capitol Ave, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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VA Essay Scholarship $20,000 Varies

Eligibility: Students must be a surviving spouse or child of a deceased veteran from the U.S. military, and be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university by the spring semester of the following school year. Students must also be comfortable sharing personal stories and aspirations with the Veteran's United Foundation and willing and able to provide requested documentation in a timely manner.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

VA Mortgage Center 2101 Chapel Plaza Court Suite 107 Columbia, MO 65203

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Vocational Technical Scholarship $400 March 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Nebraska and must be veterans or veteran connected.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary - Department of Nebraska Department Headquarters P.O. Box 5227 Lincoln, NE 68505

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William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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1st Marine Division Association Scholarship $2,500 Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of honorably discharged veterans of the 1st Marine Division or units attached to or supporting the Division who are now deceased or totally and permanently disabled for any reason. Applicants must attend an accredited university as full-time undergraduate students.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

1st Marine Division Association Inc. P.O. Box 9000 Box #902 Oceanside, CA 92051

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Alabama G.I. Dependents' Scholarship Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, stepchildren, spouse or un-remarried widow(er) of a veteran with service-related disabilities rated at 20 percent or more; whose parent/spouse died with such a rating; whose parent/spouse was a POW; whose parent/spouse was declared an MIA or whose parent/spouse died during active military service in the line of duty. The scholarship pays up to five years of full tuition at any Alabama state-supported institution of higher learning including mandatory textbooks. The scholarship also covers 18 months of technical training including mandatory textbooks at any Alabama state-supported technical school.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Alabama GI and Dependents Educational Benefit Act Alabama State Department of Veterans Affairs R.S.A. Plaza Building, 770 Washington Avenue, Suite 470 Montgomery, AL 36104

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California Fee Waiver Program for Children of Veterans Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, spouses, unmarried surviving spouses or registered domestic partners of veterans who are deceased or totally disabled due to service-related causes. The veteran must have served during a qualifying war period, and the child must be under 27 years of age (30 if the child is a veteran). There is no age limit for spouses or domestic partners. Children of veterans who have a service-connected disability, had one at the time of death or died of service-related causes may qualify if their income is at or below the national poverty level. In this case, there is no age limit.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

California Department of Veterans Affairs 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814

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Exemption from Tuition Fees for Dependents of Kentucky Veterans Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be children, stepchildren, adopted children, spouses or unremarried widows or widowers of qualifying Kentucky veterans. The veteran must have died on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability, be 100 percent disabled from service, be totally disabled with wartime service or be deceased and have served during wartime. Children of veterans must be 26 years of age or younger.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, birth or marriage certificate, veteran's discharge certificate, death certificate or disability award letter and evidence of Kentucky residency are required.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Attn.: Tuition Waiver Coordinator 321 West Main Street Suite 390 Louisville, KY 40202

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Folds of Honor Higher Education Scholarship $5,000 March 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses or children of U.S. service members who were killed in action, lost a limb, died while on active duty or who has at least a 10 percent combined service-connected evaluation. Students must be currently attending or recently accepted into an accredited degree program or vocation program.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Folds of Honor 5800 N. Patriot Drive Owasso, OK 74055

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Guy M. Wilson Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan who are planning to attend a Michigan college or university and who are the sons or daughters or grandchildren of veterans. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide proof of a parent's military service record and an indication of their abilities to fulfill their goals and intentions. They should send scholarship information to their county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Illinois AMVETS Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship Varies March 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois high school seniors who have been accepted into a nursing program or students who are already attending nursing school in Illinois. They must have financial need and a satisfactory academic record, character and activity record. Dependents of deceased or disabled veterans receive priority.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

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

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James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship $1,000 May 17

Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky or Indiana residents and U.S. military veterans or spouses or children of a veteran living or deceased. Students must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled students at a two- or four-year college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kaufman & Stigger PLLC 7513 New La Grange Road Louisville, KY 40222

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Jon C. Ladda Memorial Foundation Scholarship Varies March 15

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.

Jon C. Ladda Memorial Foundation P.O. Box 55 Unionville, CT 06085

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Louisiana Veterans State Aid Program Full tuition and fees Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or surviving spouses of United States Armed Forces veterans who died or became at least 90 percent disabled in service or from a service-connected disability incurred during wartime. Deceased veterans must have been a Louisiana resident for at least 12 months before entering the service, and disabled veterans must have lived in the state at least 24 months prior to the dependent's admission into the program. Spouses must use the program within 10 years of establishing eligibility, and children must be between 16 and 25 years of age.

How to apply: Applications are available from your Parish Veterans Service Office.

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 94095 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095

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MIA/POW Scholarship Varies Year-round

Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of veterans who reside in the State of Illinois at the time of entry into Active duty and who meet one of five criteria. Students must provide proof of registration or acceptance letter to college or university. Selection is based on overall strength of application.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Attn.: MIA/POW Scholarship Program 833 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62794

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Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarships Up to full tuition plus living expenses Varies

Eligibility: Military personnel must have been injured on or after August 2, 1990, and they must have been New York state residents at the time of the injury.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Military Service Recognition Scholarships Varies June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be children, spouses or dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces or state organized militia who died or became severely and permanently disabled while engaged in hostilities or training for hostilities any time on or after August 2, 1990 and while a resident of New York.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs 2 Empire State Plaza, 17th Floor Albany, NY 12223

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NDVA Waiver of Tuition Full tuition Prior to the start of any term

Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, stepchildren, spouses or widows of veterans who died of a service-connected injury or illness, became totally and permanently disabled as a result of military service or was classified as MIA or POW during armed conflict after August 4th, 1964. They must be Nebraska residents and attend a state college, university or community college.

How to apply: Applications are available from your County Veterans Service Officer.

Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs State Service Office 3800 Village Drive P.O. Box 85816 Lincoln, NE 68501-5816

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North Dakota Dependent Tuition Waiver Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of a North Dakota veteran who was killed in action, died or became disabled because of a service-connected injury, was a prisoner of war or was declared missing in action. Students must enroll in a North Dakota public institution of higher learning and earn their degree or certificate within 45 months or ten semesters.

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

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 4201 38th Street South Suite 104 Fargo, ND 58104-7535

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NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans $450 June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must have a parent who served in the United States Armed Forces during Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf, Vietnam or Korean Conflicts or World War II. The parent must be or have been a resident of New York State and have died or suffered a disability of 40 percent or more as a result of service, been classified as missing in action or been a prisoner of war. Students with a parent who has received the expeditionary medal for participation in operations in Lebanon, Grenada or Panama and students born with spina bifida whose parent is a Vietnam Veteran are also eligible.

How to apply: Applications are available by phone.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans $450 June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be New York residents and must have been living in New York at the time of Armed Forces service. Applicants are eligible for the award if their parent(s) were killed during a period of war or national emergency, if they were reported missing, taken as a Prisoner of War, or suffered 40% disability as a result of service.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

NYS Higher Education Services Corporation 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Ohio War Orphans Scholarship 90 percent of full tuition May 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio war veterans. They must be Ohio residents under the age of 25, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at an eligible Ohio institution of higher learning. The award covers all instructional charges and general fees at public institutions and a portion of them at private institutions.

How to apply: Applications are available from the Ohio Board of Regents, high school guidance offices, college financial aid offices and veterans service offices.

Ohio Board of Regents State Grants and Scholarships Department 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215-3414

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Past President's Parley Nurses Scholarship $500 April 1

Eligibility: Students must be residents of North Dakota and the child or spouse of a veteran. Applicants must also be planning to attend or are already attending a North Dakota School of Nursing.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of North Dakota 405 W. Maine Avenue, Suite 4A P.O. Box 5057 West Fargo, ND 58078

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Scholarship for Children of Disabled, Deceased, Combat and POW/MIA Veterans Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be under age 25 and residents of North Carolina, or the natural or adopted child, prior to 15, who was born in and has resided in North Carolina since birth. The qualifying veteran must have been a legal resident of North Carolina at the time of his or her entrance into service. The veteran's qualifying criteria must have occurred during a period of war, or if during peace time, disability or death must have been a result of armed conflict or due to engagement of hazardous service.

How to apply: Applicants should contact the North Carolina Division Of Veteran's Affairs for application information.

North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs 1315 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699

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South Carolina Tuition Program for Children of Certain War Veterans Full tuition waiver Varies

Eligibility: Veteran must be awarded a VA Disability Rating of 100%, Permanent and Total by US Dept. of Veterans' Affairs (CH 35). If not 100%, P&T, veteran must be one of the following: Purple Heart, Congressional Medal of Honor or Missing in action. A one-year SC residency requirement for both veteran and dependent child. Students must attend a state-supported college, university or technical school in South Carolina. Applicants must be 26 years old or younger.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

South Carolina Division of Veterans' Affairs VA Regional Office 6437 Garners Ferry Road Suite 1126 Columbia, SC 29209

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Vocational Technical Scholarship $400 March 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Nebraska and must be veterans or veteran connected.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Auxiliary - Department of Nebraska Department Headquarters P.O. Box 5227 Lincoln, NE 68505

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William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Alabama G.I. Dependents' Scholarship Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, stepchildren, spouse or un-remarried widow(er) of a veteran with service-related disabilities rated at 20 percent or more; whose parent/spouse died with such a rating; whose parent/spouse was a POW; whose parent/spouse was declared an MIA or whose parent/spouse died during active military service in the line of duty. The scholarship pays up to five years of full tuition at any Alabama state-supported institution of higher learning including mandatory textbooks. The scholarship also covers 18 months of technical training including mandatory textbooks at any Alabama state-supported technical school.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Alabama GI and Dependents Educational Benefit Act Alabama State Department of Veterans Affairs R.S.A. Plaza Building, 770 Washington Avenue, Suite 470 Montgomery, AL 36104

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Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others Full tuition and fees 6-8 weeks prior to the start of classes

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who have been Delaware residents for at least three years prior to application. They must be the child of an armed forces member who died from a service-related cause, is/was a prisoner of war or has been declared missing in action; a state police officer whose death was service-related or a Department of Transportation employee who worked on the state highway system whose death was job-related. Applicants must be 16 to 24 years of age. Priority is given to students attending a Delaware public college, followed by students attending Delaware private colleges and those attending out-of-state institutions. Those attending private or out-of-state colleges must pursue majors that are not offered by Delaware public colleges.

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

Department of Education - School Supports The Townsend Building 401 Federal Street Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901-3639

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Guy M. Wilson Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan who are planning to attend a Michigan college or university and who are the sons or daughters or grandchildren of veterans. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide proof of a parent's military service record and an indication of their abilities to fulfill their goals and intentions. They should send scholarship information to their county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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MIA/POW Scholarship Varies Year-round

Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of veterans who reside in the State of Illinois at the time of entry into Active duty and who meet one of five criteria. Students must provide proof of registration or acceptance letter to college or university. Selection is based on overall strength of application.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Attn.: MIA/POW Scholarship Program 833 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62794

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Mississippi Educational Assistance for MIA/POW Dependents Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of armed service members from or stationed in Mississippi who have been prisoners of war or missing in action. The scholarship will pay tuition for up to eight semesters at an accredited institution of higher learning.

How to apply: Applications are available from Mississippi Veterans Affairs offices.

Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board P.O. Box 5947 Pearl, MS 39288-5947

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NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans $450 June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be New York residents and must have been living in New York at the time of Armed Forces service. Applicants are eligible for the award if their parent(s) were killed during a period of war or national emergency, if they were reported missing, taken as a Prisoner of War, or suffered 40% disability as a result of service.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

NYS Higher Education Services Corporation 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Reduced Tuition - Dependents of Prisoner of War or Those Missing in Action Full tuition Varies

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.

South Dakota Board of Regents 306 East Capitol Ave, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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South Carolina Tuition Program for Children of Certain War Veterans Full tuition waiver Varies

Eligibility: Veteran must be awarded a VA Disability Rating of 100%, Permanent and Total by US Dept. of Veterans' Affairs (CH 35). If not 100%, P&T, veteran must be one of the following: Purple Heart, Congressional Medal of Honor or Missing in action. A one-year SC residency requirement for both veteran and dependent child. Students must attend a state-supported college, university or technical school in South Carolina. Applicants must be 26 years old or younger.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

South Carolina Division of Veterans' Affairs VA Regional Office 6437 Garners Ferry Road Suite 1126 Columbia, SC 29209

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William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship $500 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of Michigan 212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A Lansing, MI 48915

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Military Veteran Scholarship $2,500 July 15 and December 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be veterans of the U.S. armed forces and enrolled in a college, trade school or university. An essay submission is required to be submitted on a provided prompt.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Grossman Law 5440 Harvest Hill Road Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75230

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Military Veteran Scholarship $2,500 July 15 and December 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be veterans of the U.S. armed forces and enrolled in a college, trade school or university. An essay submission is required to be submitted on a provided prompt.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Grossman Law 5440 Harvest Hill Road Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75230

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James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship $1,000 May 17

Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky or Indiana residents and U.S. military veterans or spouses or children of a veteran living or deceased. Students must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled students at a two- or four-year college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kaufman & Stigger PLLC 7513 New La Grange Road Louisville, KY 40222

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James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship $1,000 May 17

Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky or Indiana residents and U.S. military veterans or spouses or children of a veteran living or deceased. Students must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled students at a two- or four-year college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kaufman & Stigger PLLC 7513 New La Grange Road Louisville, KY 40222

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Kentucky Veterans Tuition Waiver Program Full tuition waiver Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky residents and be children, stepchildren, adopted children, spouses or unremarried widows/widowers of Kentucky veterans and must be age 26 or younger. The veteran must have died in active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability, have a service-connected 100 percent disability, have served during wartime and be totally disabled or have died for any reason.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Attn.: Tuition Waiver Coordinator 321 West Main Street Suite 390 Louisville, KY 40202

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VA Essay Scholarship $20,000 Varies

Eligibility: Students must be a surviving spouse or child of a deceased veteran from the U.S. military, and be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university by the spring semester of the following school year. Students must also be comfortable sharing personal stories and aspirations with the Veteran's United Foundation and willing and able to provide requested documentation in a timely manner.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

VA Mortgage Center 2101 Chapel Plaza Court Suite 107 Columbia, MO 65203

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Alabama G.I. Dependents' Scholarship Varies Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, stepchildren, spouse or un-remarried widow(er) of a veteran with service-related disabilities rated at 20 percent or more; whose parent/spouse died with such a rating; whose parent/spouse was a POW; whose parent/spouse was declared an MIA or whose parent/spouse died during active military service in the line of duty. The scholarship pays up to five years of full tuition at any Alabama state-supported institution of higher learning including mandatory textbooks. The scholarship also covers 18 months of technical training including mandatory textbooks at any Alabama state-supported technical school.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Alabama GI and Dependents Educational Benefit Act Alabama State Department of Veterans Affairs R.S.A. Plaza Building, 770 Washington Avenue, Suite 470 Montgomery, AL 36104

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California Fee Waiver Program for Children of Veterans Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, spouses, unmarried surviving spouses or registered domestic partners of veterans who are deceased or totally disabled due to service-related causes. The veteran must have served during a qualifying war period, and the child must be under 27 years of age (30 if the child is a veteran). There is no age limit for spouses or domestic partners. Children of veterans who have a service-connected disability, had one at the time of death or died of service-related causes may qualify if their income is at or below the national poverty level. In this case, there is no age limit.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

California Department of Veterans Affairs 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814

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Exemption from Tuition Fees for Dependents of Kentucky Veterans Full tuition Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be children, stepchildren, adopted children, spouses or unremarried widows or widowers of qualifying Kentucky veterans. The veteran must have died on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability, be 100 percent disabled from service, be totally disabled with wartime service or be deceased and have served during wartime. Children of veterans must be 26 years of age or younger.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, birth or marriage certificate, veteran's discharge certificate, death certificate or disability award letter and evidence of Kentucky residency are required.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Attn.: Tuition Waiver Coordinator 321 West Main Street Suite 390 Louisville, KY 40202

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Folds of Honor Higher Education Scholarship $5,000 March 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses or children of U.S. service members who were killed in action, lost a limb, died while on active duty or who has at least a 10 percent combined service-connected evaluation. Students must be currently attending or recently accepted into an accredited degree program or vocation program.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Folds of Honor 5800 N. Patriot Drive Owasso, OK 74055

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James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship $1,000 May 17

Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky or Indiana residents and U.S. military veterans or spouses or children of a veteran living or deceased. Students must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled students at a two- or four-year college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kaufman & Stigger PLLC 7513 New La Grange Road Louisville, KY 40222

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Louisiana Veterans State Aid Program Full tuition and fees Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be children or surviving spouses of United States Armed Forces veterans who died or became at least 90 percent disabled in service or from a service-connected disability incurred during wartime. Deceased veterans must have been a Louisiana resident for at least 12 months before entering the service, and disabled veterans must have lived in the state at least 24 months prior to the dependent's admission into the program. Spouses must use the program within 10 years of establishing eligibility, and children must be between 16 and 25 years of age.

How to apply: Applications are available from your Parish Veterans Service Office.

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 94095 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095

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Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarships Up to full tuition plus living expenses Varies

Eligibility: Military personnel must have been injured on or after August 2, 1990, and they must have been New York state residents at the time of the injury.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255

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Military Service Recognition Scholarships Varies June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be children, spouses or dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces or state organized militia who died or became severely and permanently disabled while engaged in hostilities or training for hostilities any time on or after August 2, 1990 and while a resident of New York.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs 2 Empire State Plaza, 17th Floor Albany, NY 12223

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NDVA Waiver of Tuition Full tuition Prior to the start of any term

Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, stepchildren, spouses or widows of veterans who died of a service-connected injury or illness, became totally and permanently disabled as a result of military service or was classified as MIA or POW during armed conflict after August 4th, 1964. They must be Nebraska residents and attend a state college, university or community college.

How to apply: Applications are available from your County Veterans Service Officer.

Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs State Service Office 3800 Village Drive P.O. Box 85816 Lincoln, NE 68501-5816

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Past President's Parley Nurses Scholarship $500 April 1

Eligibility: Students must be residents of North Dakota and the child or spouse of a veteran. Applicants must also be planning to attend or are already attending a North Dakota School of Nursing.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion, Department of North Dakota 405 W. Maine Avenue, Suite 4A P.O. Box 5057 West Fargo, ND 58078

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Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program Up to $5,000 July 8

Eligibility: Applicants must be honorably-discharged veterans or spouses of disabled veterans who have graduated high school (or obtained a GED) and who have served in the U.S. military. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational school the following fall. Award will increase with renewal to encourage completion of program.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program, Scholarship America One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082

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