Sponsor: Navy League Foundation
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22201-5424
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.navyleague.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California
San Francisco War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 319
San Francisco, CA 94102-4570
Eligibility: One of the 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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://calegionaux.org/scholarships/education-scholarships/
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California
San Francisco War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 319
San Francisco, CA 94102-4570
Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must attend a California college or university, be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have not begun college because of illness or need and demonstrate need.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://calegionaux.org/scholarships/education-scholarships/
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California
San Francisco War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 319
San Francisco, CA 94102-4570
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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://calegionaux.org/scholarships/education-scholarships/
Sponsor: AMVETS National Headquarters
4647 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706-4380
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.
Amount: $1,000-$4,000
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.amvets.org
Sponsor: Southeast Virginia Community Foundation
1435 Crossways Boulevard
Suite 303
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of active duty navy or coast guard personnel stationed in Portsmouth, Virginia. Students must be graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or above, accepted or enrolled in an ACE-accredited community college or four-year college or university.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://sevacf.org/scholarships/scholarship-offerings/
Sponsor: Armed Services YMCA
7405 Alban Station Court
Suite B215
Springfield, VA 22150-2318
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.asymca.org
Sponsor: Brown Hudner Navy Scholarship Foundation
909 North Washington Street
Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility: Applicants must be children of active duty, reserve, honorably discharged or fallen Sailors. Students must be planning to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or health science and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.brownhudner.org/
Sponsor: Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund
328 Office Square Lane
Suite 101A
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
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.
Website: http://www.cposf.org
Sponsor: Michigan Student Aid
Student Scholarships and Grants
P.O. Box 30462
Lansing, MI 48909-7962
Eligibility: Applicants must be older than 16 and less than 26 years of age who are the natural or adopted child of a Michigan veteran who died or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of military service. Students must be enrolled at least half-time, be Michigan residents for one year prior to program application, and be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or approved refugees. Applicants must not be in default on a Federal student loan.
Amount: Up to $2,800
Deadline: As soon as possible after October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/
Sponsor: Clark Law Group
8226 Douglas Avenue
Suite 802
Dallas, TX 75225
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university as undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and children of a current or former military service member. An essay is required to be submitted on a provided prompt.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: November 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.clgtx.com/scholarship
Sponsor: Navy League Foundation
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22201-5424
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.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.navyleague.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Michigan
212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Suite A
Lansing, MI 48915
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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.michiganlegion.org
Sponsor: Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club
75 Grenier Street
Unit 8888
Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 13
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.
Website: https://hanscomsc.org/scholarships.html
Sponsor: Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania
3605 Vartan Way
Suite 204
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
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.
Website: http://www.thenfp.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C.
945 North Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85705
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.missduiarizona.com/military-veteran-scholarship
Sponsor: United States Naval Institute (USNI)
291 Wood Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
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.
Amount: $1,500-$5,000
Deadline: July 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.usni.org/essay-contests
Sponsor: Navy Supply Corps Foundation Inc.
2061 Experiment Station Road
Suite 301
PMB 423
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Eligibility: Applicants must be a spouse, child or grandchild of a living or deceased regular, retired, reserve or prior service Navy Supply Corps officer or a spouse or child of an Active or Retired (Navy) Enlisted with supply enlisted rating (e.g., AK, SK, MS/CS, SH, DK, LI, PC, LS). Awards are based on character, leadership, academic performance, hardship and financial need.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.usnscf.com
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California
San Francisco War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 319
San Francisco, CA 94102-4570
Eligibility: Applicants must be California resident high school students planning to attend a California college or university, be American Legion Auxiliary members with three years as a Junior and be the children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of a veteran.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://calegionaux.org/scholarships/education-scholarships/
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas
P.O. Box 140407
Austin, TX 78714
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://alatexas.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: Navy League Foundation
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22201-5424
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.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.navyleague.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: Navy League Foundation
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22201-5424
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.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.navyleague.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: Tailhook Association
The Tailhook Educational Foundation
9696 Businesspark Avenue
San Diego, CA 92131-1643
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.
Amount: $3,500-$15,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.tailhook.net/
Sponsor: Navy League Foundation
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22201-5424
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.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.navyleague.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Michigan
212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Suite A
Lansing, MI 48915
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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.michiganlegion.org
