The most comprehensive military scholarship database on the web. Filter by your branch, status, field of study, and GI Bill compatibility. Over $50M in annual award potential — most of it unclaimed because no one told you it existed.
Not all scholarships stack with your GI Bill. Each listing shows compatibility. When in doubt, ask your School Certifying Official (SCO) before accepting an award.
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)
California's College Fee Waiver provides full tuition and fee exemption at California Community Colleges, CSU campuses, and UC campuses. One of the most valuable state veteran benefits for California residents — full UC system access at zero tuition cost.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
Provides college scholarships and educational counseling to children of US military members killed in the line of duty. Unlike some programs, this is not limited to combat deaths — any service-connected death qualifies. One of the most comprehensive dependent scholarship programs available.
Folds of Honor Foundation
Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service members. One of the largest veteran-family scholarship programs in the country, having awarded over $200 million in scholarships since 2007.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is one of the oldest and largest need-based scholarship programs for children of Marines and FMF Navy Corpsmen. Has provided over $140 million in scholarships to more than 44,000 students since 1962.
Pat Tillman Foundation
One of the most prestigious veteran scholarships available. The Pat Tillman Foundation selects ~60 Tillman Scholars annually from thousands of applicants — veterans, active duty, and ROTC. Beyond the financial award, scholars join a lifelong network of high-performing veteran leaders. The program emphasizes service beyond self and a commitment to making an impact.
Posse Foundation
The Posse Veterans Program provides full-tuition scholarships to post-9/11 veterans at top partner universities including Vanderbilt, University of Rochester, Bryn Mawr, and others. Scholars are selected in cohorts and trained together before entering campus.
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
SOWF provides full scholarship assistance to surviving children of all active duty SOF personnel who die in operational or training missions. Has provided over $10 million in scholarships. Covers Army SF, Rangers, Delta, SEALs, MARSOC, AFSOC, and all other SOF components.
Texas Veterans Commission
The Texas Hazelwood Act is one of the most generous state veteran education benefits in the country — up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at Texas public colleges and universities. The Legacy Program allows transferring unused hours to a dependent child.
Air Force Association (AFA)
The Air Force Association awards scholarships to Air Force and Space Force members, veterans, and their dependents. Multiple programs target different populations including enlisted members, officers, and dependent children.
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
AFROTC scholarships fund college education for students who commission as Air Force or Space Force officers. High-tech AFSC designators (cyber, space, intel) are incentivized with scholarship opportunities.
Amazon
Amazon funds scholarships through American Corporate Partners (ACP) for veterans pursuing higher education. ACP also offers a one-year mentorship program pairing veterans with Amazon professionals, which is often more valuable than the scholarship itself.
American Gold Star Mothers
American Gold Star Mothers provides scholarships through state chapters to children of fallen military members. Contact your state chapter for current scholarship programs and availability.
American Legion
The American Legion distributes millions in scholarships annually through its national programs, state departments, and local posts. The Samsung American Legion Scholarship, Legacy Scholarship, and various local post scholarships are available across the country.
AMVETS
AMVETS awards scholarships to veterans, active duty members, and their dependents. The JROTC scholarship also supports high school students in JROTC programs. One of the more accessible major veteran scholarship programs.
Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA)
AFBA awards $5,000 scholarships to members and dependents. AFBA membership is required — but the membership benefits include life insurance and financial products that many military families use anyway.
Army Aviation Association of America (Quad-A)
Quad-A awards multiple scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $16,000 to Army aviation soldiers and their families. The aviation community has some of the most targeted scholarship programs due to the strong association network.
US Army Cadet Command
Army ROTC scholarships provide full tuition at hundreds of institutions nationwide in exchange for an officer service commitment. The scholarship program is one of the largest scholarship programs in the country by total dollars awarded. Prior service soldiers should look at the Green to Gold Active Duty Option specifically.
Association of the United States Army
AUSA offers multiple scholarship programs for Army soldiers, veterans, and their families. The Scholarship Program awards $2,000 to qualifying members and dependents pursuing higher education.
Boeing
Boeing awards scholarships through several programs targeting veterans pursuing STEM, engineering, and aviation-related degrees. Boeing actively recruits veteran talent and funds scholarships as part of their military hiring pipeline.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance offers several educational assistance programs for Coast Guard members and their families. The CG Foundation Scholarship and other programs are among the least crowded branch-specific scholarships due to the smaller Coast Guard community.
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes provides scholarships to severely wounded veterans of the post-9/11 wars. The organization also provides emergency financial assistance to qualifying veterans.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
The Disabled American Veterans organization and its state chapters award scholarships to disabled veterans and their dependents. Amounts and availability vary significantly by state chapter — contact your local DAV chapter for current programs.
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
EAA awards multiple aviation scholarships to veterans pursuing flight training, aviation degrees, or aerospace careers. The Pober Scholarship and other EAA programs specifically target veteran aviators.
Florida Department of Education
Florida provides tuition waivers at state colleges and universities to qualifying children and spouses of disabled or deceased veterans.
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)
The Air Force Aid Society's General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program provides need-based educational grants to dependent children of Air Force and Space Force members. AFAS also offers the Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) and other education programs.
Georgia Student Finance Commission
Georgia's HERO Scholarship provides educational benefits to Georgia National Guard members and qualifying veterans enrolled in Georgia public or private colleges.
Gold Star Wives of America
Gold Star Wives of America provides scholarships to surviving spouses of deceased military members and their dependent children. Multiple scholarship programs are available through the national organization and state chapters.
Google awards scholarships to veterans pursuing computer science, engineering, and technology degrees. The Google Veterans Scholarship is part of Google's broader commitment to diversifying tech.
Green Beret Foundation
The Green Beret Foundation supports Army Special Forces soldiers, veterans, and their families through scholarship programs and other assistance.
US Military (Army, Navy, Air Force)
HPSP fully funds medical, dental, and other health professional school in exchange for active duty service commitment (typically 1 year per year of scholarship). All three branches offer HPSP. Students train as military officers and serve as healthcare providers upon graduation.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
The Illinois Veterans Grant covers full tuition and eligible fees at Illinois public universities and community colleges for qualifying veterans. Has no academic year or total hour limits.
JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase funds veteran scholarships through partner organizations as part of their 100,000 Jobs Mission. Programs target veterans pursuing finance, business, and technology degrees.
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin's STEM Scholarship awards $10,000 annually to veterans and military dependents pursuing STEM degrees. The program is highly competitive nationally but targets the defense industry's primary talent pipeline.
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Army Emergency Relief's primary scholarship program for dependent children of Army soldiers. Need-based awards help cover tuition and fees at accredited institutions. One of the most accessible Army-specific scholarships due to broad eligibility.
Marine Corps Association & Foundation
The Marine Corps Association & Foundation awards scholarships to Marines, veterans, and their dependents. Multiple programs including the MCA Foundation Scholarship and the LtGen Edward L. Rowny Award.
MARSOC Foundation
The MARSOC Foundation provides scholarships to Marine Raiders and their families. One of the more niche but less competitive scholarship programs given the small size of the MARSOC community.
Military Intelligence Corps Association
The Military Intelligence Corps Association awards scholarships to active and veteran Army intelligence soldiers (35-series) and their dependents. MI soldiers are a small community with dedicated scholarship programs often overlooked.
Military Order of the Purple Heart
The Military Order of the Purple Heart awards scholarships to combat-wounded veterans and their dependents. Requires that the applicant or their parent received the Purple Heart award.
Military Officers Association of America
The MOAA Scholarship Fund provides interest-free loans and scholarships to children of officer members. The MOAA Scholarship Fund focuses on need-based assistance for military-affiliated students at accredited institutions.
National Military Family Association (NMFA)
NMFA's Spouse Scholarship provides awards to military spouses pursuing education. One of the largest programs specifically targeting military spouses, who often sacrifice career continuity due to PCS moves.
Naval Helicopter Association
The NHA awards scholarships to rotary-wing naval aviation community members and dependents. Covers Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard helicopter communities.
Naval Education and Training Command
NROTC scholarships fund full college education for students who commission as Navy or Marine officers upon graduation. Available at over 160 host and consortium schools nationwide.
Navy League of the United States
The Navy League Foundation awards multiple scholarships to active duty sea service members, veterans, and their dependents. Programs include the Albert Gallatin Scholarship and others targeting specific sea service communities.
Navy SEAL Foundation
The Navy SEAL Foundation provides scholarships to members of the Naval Special Warfare community and their dependents. Programs support active duty, veterans in transition, and dependent children.
North Carolina National Guard
North Carolina National Guard members can receive full tuition at NC public colleges and universities through the state's tuition assistance program. One of the most generous state Guard tuition programs.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
New York's Military Service Recognition Scholarship provides generous educational benefits to qualifying veterans and their dependents. One of the most comprehensive state programs for combat veterans.
National Guard Association of the United States
NGAUS scholarships are specifically for National Guard members pursuing higher education. Multiple programs exist including enlisted and officer-specific awards.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provides interest-free loans and limited grants for educational expenses. The Hooper Scholarship and other programs support Navy and Marine members and their families pursuing higher education.
HRSA — Health Resources & Services Administration
The HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship Program provides full nursing school funding (tuition + stipend) in exchange for a 2-year commitment to work at a Critical Shortage Facility upon graduation. Medics (68W), Corpsmen (HM), and combat-deployed veterans with healthcare interest are strong candidates.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
PVA awards educational scholarships to veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. Scholarships support undergraduate, graduate, and vocational training programs.
RTX (Raytheon Technologies)
RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies) awards scholarships to veterans pursuing engineering and STEM degrees. The program is part of RTX's military hiring commitment.
Reserve Officers Association
The Reserve Officers Association awards scholarships to ROA members and their dependents. The David Vs. Fenstermaker Scholarship and other programs support the reserve component community.
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
SAIC awards scholarships to veterans and active military members pursuing technical degrees. SAIC is a major defense contractor with a strong military hiring culture and this scholarship is part of their veteran talent pipeline.
Society of American Military Engineers
SAME awards scholarships to veterans, active duty members, and dependents pursuing engineering and STEM degrees. Multiple scholarships available through SAME's national and regional posts.
SANS Institute
SANS Institute offers full and partial scholarships to veterans pursuing cybersecurity careers. The program provides access to SANS's world-class cybersecurity training courses and GIAC certifications — worth up to $25,000 in training value.
Fisher House Foundation
Fisher House Foundation's Scholarships for Military Children program has provided over $21 million in scholarships to more than 11,000 students. Funded through donations at commissaries worldwide — your change at the commissary goes directly to this fund.
Signal Corps Regimental Association
The Signal Corps Regimental Association awards scholarships to Army Signal Corps soldiers (25-series) and their dependents. Particularly relevant for veterans pursuing tech, cyber, or communications careers.
Special Forces Foundation
The Special Forces Foundation supports Army SF soldiers and veterans through scholarships and financial assistance programs. SF community is small but tightly networked — the Foundation has strong resources.
Student Veterans of America
SVA administers several scholarship programs for student veterans, including the Graduate Scholarship Program and partnerships with corporate sponsors. SVA is also a resource for connecting with your institution's veteran services.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
TAPS provides scholarship information and assistance to surviving family members of fallen military. Rather than administering all scholarships directly, TAPS also connects survivors with the full landscape of available programs.
Team Red White & Blue
Team RWB's scholarship program rewards veterans who are active in their communities through the Team RWB network. The organization emphasizes social connection and physical wellness for veteran reintegration.
Travis Manion Foundation
The Travis Manion Foundation develops veteran leaders through character-based leadership programs. The TMF Fellowship and other programs connect veteran leaders with mission-driven opportunities. Not a cash scholarship — a leadership and network investment.
USAA
USAA funds multiple scholarship programs through partner organizations including the USAA Foundation scholarships. USAA membership (or family member eligibility) is typically required. Check USAA's education resources page for current partnered programs.
Various Law Schools + NALP
Dozens of ABA-accredited law schools offer dedicated veteran scholarships. Schools with JAG partnerships (Georgetown, GW, American, Duke, etc.) often have the most substantial military-specific funding. Many state bar foundations also offer veteran law school scholarships.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW administers several scholarship programs including the Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition and the Patriot's Pen essay competition. The VFW also distributes state-level and local post scholarships. The national VOD winner receives $30,000.
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Virginia's War Orphans program provides full tuition and fees at Virginia public colleges and universities to qualifying dependents of severely disabled or deceased veterans.
Warrior-Scholar Project
The Warrior-Scholar Project runs intensive 1-2 week academic bootcamps at top universities (Yale, Harvard, UMich, etc.) to prepare enlisted veterans for the rigor of college academics. Completely free — transportation, housing, and meals covered. Not a cash scholarship but one of the highest-value programs available for transitioning enlisted veterans.
Washington Student Achievement Council
Washington State offers several veteran education programs including the Washington State Needs Grant, Chapter 1 veteran benefits, and tuition waivers for certain veterans and dependents.
Wounded Warrior Project
The Wounded Warrior Project's education programs include Warrior Care Network connections, benefits navigation, and employment support. WWP partners with institutions to provide scholarships and tuition waivers. Best used as a navigator to find all programs you qualify for.
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