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Veterans Scholarships — What the Recruiter Never Mentioned

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.

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Full-tuition awards
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State programs
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Folds of Honor Scholarship

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.

Award
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Jan 31
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-SpecificRenewable
★ Featured

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

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.

Award
$3,000–$10,000
Deadline
Mar 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private FoundationRenewable
★ Featured

Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship

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.

Award
Up to $11,000
Deadline
Feb 28
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

Air Force Association Scholarship

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.

Award
$1,000–$5,000
Deadline
Apr 30
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Corporate

Amazon Military Scholarship

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.

Award
$5,000–$20,000
Deadline
Mar 31
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

American Gold Star Mothers Scholarship

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.

Award
Distributed through state chapters; amounts vary
Deadline
Mar 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

American Legion Need-Based Scholarship

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.

Award
Distributed by local posts; varies widely
Deadline
Varies by local post and department
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private FoundationRenewable

AMVETS National Scholarship

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.

Award
$4,000
Deadline
Apr 15
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

Armed Forces Benefit Association Scholarship

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.

Award
$5,000
Deadline
May 15
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

Army Aviation Association of America Scholarship

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.

Award
$1,000–$16,000
Deadline
May 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

AUSA Scholarship Program

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.

Award
$2,000
Deadline
Feb 15
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Corporate

Boeing Military Scholarship

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.

Award
$3,000–$10,000
Deadline
Mar 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

CGMA Education Assistance

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.

Award
Multiple programs; amounts range $500–$5,000
Deadline
Rolling
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Disability

Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Scholarship

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.

Award
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Apr 30
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

DAV Scholarships

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.

Award
State chapters control funding; varies significantly
Deadline
Varies by state chapter
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Field / Specialty

EAA Aviation Scholarships for Veterans

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.

Award
$1,000–$5,000
Deadline
Feb 28
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant

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.

Award
$1,000
Deadline
Mar 11
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
State ProgramRenewable

Georgia HERO Scholarship

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.

Award
$2,000–$18,000
Deadline
Rolling
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

Gold Star Wives Scholarships

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.

Award
$1,000–$3,000 depending on program
Deadline
Apr 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Corporate

Google Veterans Scholarship

Google

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.

Award
$5,000–$10,000
Deadline
Mar 15
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

Green Beret Foundation Scholarship

Green Beret Foundation

The Green Beret Foundation supports Army Special Forces soldiers, veterans, and their families through scholarship programs and other assistance.

Award
Multiple awards; amounts vary by program
Deadline
Mar 15
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Corporate

JPMorgan Chase Military Scholarship

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.

Award
$2,000–$5,000
Deadline
Administered through IQST and partner organizations
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
CorporateRenewable

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

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.

Award
$10,000
Deadline
Jan 15
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship

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.

Award
Need-based; average ~$2,400
Deadline
Mar 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

Marine Corps Association Foundation Scholarship

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.

Award
$1,500–$5,000
Deadline
Apr 11
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

MARSOC Foundation Scholarship

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.

Award
Multiple programs for MARSOC community
Deadline
Apr 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

MICA Scholarship

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.

Award
$1,000–$3,000
Deadline
Mar 31
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship

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.

Award
$3,000
Deadline
Feb 16
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private FoundationRenewable

MOAA Scholarship Fund

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.

Award
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Mar 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

National Military Family Association Scholarship

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.

Award
$2,500
Deadline
Jan 31
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship

Naval Helicopter Association

The NHA awards scholarships to rotary-wing naval aviation community members and dependents. Covers Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard helicopter communities.

Award
$2,000–$3,000
Deadline
Jan 23
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

Navy League Foundation Scholarships

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.

Award
$2,500–$5,000
Deadline
Feb 15
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-SpecificRenewable

Navy SEAL Foundation Scholarship

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.

Award
Multiple programs; significant awards for dependents
Deadline
Mar 31
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

NGAUS Scholarship

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.

Award
$1,000–$5,000
Deadline
Jun 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-SpecificRenewable

NMCRS Education Assistance

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.

Award
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Mar 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Disability

Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship

Paralyzed Veterans of America

PVA awards educational scholarships to veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. Scholarships support undergraduate, graduate, and vocational training programs.

Award
Up to $2,500
Deadline
Dec 31
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Corporate

Raytheon Technologies Veteran Scholarship

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.

Award
$5,000–$10,000
Deadline
Feb 28
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

ROA Scholarships

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.

Award
$500–$5,000
Deadline
Apr 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Corporate

SAIC Veterans Scholarship

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.

Award
$2,000–$5,000
Deadline
Apr 30
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Field / Specialty

SAME Scholarship Program

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.

Award
$2,000–$10,000
Deadline
Feb 15
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

Scholarships for Military Children

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.

Award
$2,000
Deadline
Feb 18
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Branch-Specific

SCRA Scholarship

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.

Award
$1,000–$2,500
Deadline
Apr 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

Special Forces Foundation Scholarship

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.

Award
Multiple programs for SF soldiers and families
Deadline
Mar 15
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

SVA Scholarship Programs

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.

Award
$5,000–$10,000
Deadline
Feb 1
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

Team Red White & Blue Scholarship

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.

Award
$1,000–$5,000
Deadline
Mar 31
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Corporate

USAA Scholarship Programs

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.

Award
USAA funds scholarships through partner organizations
Deadline
Varies by partnered program
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Private Foundation

VFW Voice of Democracy and Scholarship Programs

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.

Award
$1,000–$30,000
Deadline
Oct 31
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
Disability

Wounded Warrior Project Education and Employment

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.

Award
WWP does not directly award scholarships but connects warriors to funding
Deadline
Rolling
GI Bill
GI Bill stackable
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