Best Scholarship Opportunities For Military Families
Military families have access to numerous scholarships designed to support their education. Here are some of the best scholarship opportunities available:
1. Fisher House Foundation Scholarships for Military Children
- Amount: $2,000
- Eligibility: Children of active-duty, reserve, or retired military members
- Application Deadline: Typically in February
- Website: militaryscholar.org
2. Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship
- Amount: Varies
- Eligibility: Military service members, veterans, and their spouses
- Application Deadline: February
- Website: pattillmanfoundation.org
3. AMVETS National Scholarship Program
- Amount: Up to $12,000
- Eligibility: Veterans, active military, and their children or grandchildren
- Application Deadline: May
- Website: amvets.org
4. ThanksUSA Scholarship
- Amount: Up to $3,000
- Eligibility: Spouses and children of active-duty military members
- Application Deadline: April
- Website: thanksusa.org
5. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
- Amount: Varies
- Eligibility: Children of active-duty, reserve, or veteran Marines and Navy Corpsmen
- Application Deadline: March
- Website: mcsf.org
6. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Assistance Program
- Amount: Up to $3,000 per academic year
- Eligibility: Children and spouses of active-duty, retired, or deceased Navy or Marine Corps personnel
- Application Deadline: Varies
- Website: nmcrs.org
7. Army Emergency Relief (AER) Scholarships
- Amount: Varies
- Eligibility: Children and spouses of active-duty or retired Army personnel
- Application Deadline: April
- Website: aerhq.org
8. Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
- Amount: $500 – $4,000
- Eligibility: Dependents and spouses of Air Force members
- Application Deadline: April
- Website: afas.org
9. Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships
- Amount: Varies
- Eligibility: Children of active-duty, reserve, and retired Coast Guard members
- Application Deadline: March
- Website: coastguardfoundation.org
10. National Military Family Association (NMFA) Military Spouse Scholarship
- Amount: Varies
- Eligibility: Military spouses pursuing degrees, certifications, or licenses
- Application Deadline: Rolling
- Website: militaryfamily.org
