Military Scholarships
All Military Scholarships
Who's Eligible: Veterans pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited four-year college or university.
Award: $10,000
More information can be found here: Accenture Student Veterans Scholarship
Who's Eligible: Active duty or honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel) of the Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan or Iraqi Freedom Operations who are currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program in an eligible STEM major degree program at an accredited four year college or university in the U.S.
Award: $2500
More information can be found here: AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Active duty or honorably discharged U.S. military veterans or served in the Guard / Reserves.
Award: Varies depending on scholarship
More information can be found here: AmVets National Scholarships
Who's Eligible: Veterans pursuing a degree in the field of computer science.
Award: $10,000
More information can be found here: Google Student Veterans Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Dependent, unmarried children (under 23 years old) of active-duty reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who died while on active duty.
Award: $2000
More information can be found here: Heroes Legacy Scholarships
Who's Eligible: Veteran students in pursuit of a Bachelors, or Graduate degree at an accredited institution of higher education possessing a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Award: $10,000
More information can be found here: LMI Student Veterans Scholarship
Who's Eligible: Veteran students in pursuit of a Bachelors, or Graduate degree at an accredited institution of higher education possessing a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Award: $12,000
More information can be found here: NBC Universal Student Veterans Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Members or relatives of members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America; must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college.
Award: $1000
More information can be found here: Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Spouses of veterans or active-duty military personnel, in addition to veterans and active-duty servicemembers.
Award: Varies, including one-time awards and renewable tuition assistance programs.
More information can be found here: Pat Tillman Scholars Program
Who's Eligible: Student veterans enrolled as a full-time degree seeking (undergraduate or graduate) student at an accredited GAVCO member school in the state of Georgia possessing a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 who have completed a minimum of 15 semester credit hours.
Award: $1500
More information can be found here: Rick Middleton Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Dependent, unmarried children (under 23 years old) of active-duty reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who died while on active duty.
Award: $2000
More information can be found here: Scholarships for Military Children
Who's Eligible:
- Members of any branch of the armed forces, active, guard, or reserves who has been severely wounded or injured in a service-related event post-9/11
- Those who have received a permanent VA disability rating of 50% or higher as listed on their VA Rating Statement
- Those who have received or will be receiving an honorable discharge
- Those enrolled or planning to enroll in full-time post-secondary education or vocational school.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Program
Who’s Eligible: Dependent, unmarried children (under 23 years old) of active-duty reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who died while on active duty.
Award: $2000
More information can be found here: Sgt. John David Fry Scholarship
Who's Eligible: Dependent children, age 24 and under and spouses of U.S. military service personnel.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: ThanksUSA Scholarship Program
Who’s Eligible: Veterans and active-duty servicemembers, including members of the National Guard and Reservists who are currently pursuing a post-secondary education (family members of these individuals may also be eligible).
Award: Up to $20,000
More information can be found here: Veterans United Scholarship
Who's Eligible: Women veterans who have completed a minimum of 12 semester credit hours with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Award: $500-$1000
More information can be found here: Women's Overseas Service League Scholarship
Who's Eligible: Legal children of disabled veterans who are currently attending an accredited university and has a 3.0 GPA.
Award: $1000
More information can be found here: Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick's Child of Disable Veteran Scholarship
Air Force Scholarships
Who’s Eligible: U.S. citizens who have been accepted into graduate-level health professions training programs.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Air Force Health Professions Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship, but Air Force ROTC participants typical enroll in the program at the time of enlistment.
Awards: Often include full tuition, lab fees, and $500 for books.
More information can be found here: Air Force ROTC Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Dependents of AFSA organization members.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Air Force Sergeant’s Association Scholarships
Who’s Eligible: Active-duty Air Force, full-time Air National Guard, or full-time Air Force Reserve (officer or enlisted) pursuing a master’s degree in a non-technical field of study.
Award: $1000
More information can be found here: Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Military personnel who have been accepted into a masters program and have not received this scholarship previously.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Col. Loren J. and Mrs. Lawona R. Spencer Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Children of active-duty Air Force personnel.
Award: $500-$4,000
More information can be found here: General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program
Who’s Eligible: Dependents of active-duty, retired, or deceased Air Force personnel.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Hanscom Spouses Club Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Minor dependents of active-duty or retired Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard enlisted Airmen who are studying a STEM field.
Award: $5000
More information can be found here: Lt Col Romeo – Josephine Bass Ferretti Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Spouses of enlisted Air Force, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve personnel.
Award: $2500
More information can be found here: Mike and Gail Donley Spouse Scholarship
Army Scholarships
Who's Eligible: AEA members and family members
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Army Engineer Association
Who’s Eligible: U.S. residents with an accredited bachelor’s degree who have been accepted to an accredited graduate program. These individuals must maintain full-time student status and qualify as commissioned officers in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Award: Full tuition for a graduate-level health care degree in an accredited medical, dental, veterinary, psychology, or optometry program in the U.S. Students also receive a monthly stipend and allowances for food and housing.
More information can be found here: Army Health Professionals Scholarships
Who’s Eligible: Students in baccalaureate or advanced nursing or nurse anesthesia programs who are serving or have served in any branch of the U.S. military at any rank, and who are not receiving funding from any branch of the military.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Army Nurse Corps Association
Who’s Eligible: High school ROTC, college-level ROTC students, and enlisted soldiers.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Army ROTC Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship; generally must be a female who has served or is serving in the U.S. Army or a daughter of a current or former servicemember.
Award: $2500 toward tuition for 4-year college or graduate programs
More information can be found here: Army Women's Foundation Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Dependents of permanently disabled, deceased, or MIA U.S. soldiers under the age of 26.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
Who's Eligible: Army veterans pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited four-year university.
Award: $10,000
More information can be found here: Raytheon Patriot Scholarship
Marines Scholarships
Who’s Eligible:
- Children of Marines and veteran Marines killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001
- Children of Marines attached to a Marine unit killed in combat operations after September 11, 2001
- Children of Marines who were killed in training after September 27, 2008.
Award: $30,000 over 4 years
More information can be found here: Heroes Tribute Scholarship Program for Children of the Fallen
Who’s Eligible: Individuals who are physically qualified by Marine Corps standards with no criminal record and a qualifying score on a college entrance exam (SAT, AFGT or ACT).
Award: Full tuition for 4 years; uniforms; $750 semester stipend for textbooks.
More information can be found here: Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship
Who’s Eligible:
- Women who have served, or be serving in the United States Marine Corps or Reserve
- Women who are a direct descendant by blood, legal adoption or stepchild of a Marine on active duty, or who has served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, Regular or Reserve
- Women who are siblings or a descendants of a sibling by blood, legal adoption, or step-child of a Marine on active duty, or who has served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, Regular or Reserve
- Women who have participated in a Marine Corps JROTC program.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Women Marines Association
Navy Scholarships
Who’s Eligible: Unmarried, dependent children of past and present enlisted Navy medical personnel who have served with the Marine Corps.
Award: $1000-$2000
More information can be found here: Colonel Hazel Elizabeth Benn Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Unmarried high school and college students under the age of 24 who are children/stepchildren of current or former members of the U.S. Navy or submarine forces.
Award: $2000 or $3400
More information can be found here: Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
Who’s Eligible: Wounded or injured veterans of the U.S. Navy who served in OEF, OIF, Operation New Dawn and those injured in operational mishaps, major training exercises, or deployments who are now pursuing a degree in the teaching profession or medical-related field.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Education Assistance
Who’s Eligible: Children and grandchildren of current and former members of the Sea Services and Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Navy League of the United States Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Individuals who are physically qualified by Marine Corps standards with no criminal record and a qualifying score on a college entrance exam (SAT, AFGT or ACT).
Award: Varies, but typically can cover full tuition for 4 years, uniforms, and a $750 semester stipend for textbooks.
More information can be found here: Navy ROTC Scholarships
Who’s Eligible: Active-duty SEALs, SWCC, and Naval Special Warfare personnel currently serving in NSW Commands.
Award: Varies
More information can be found here: Navy Seal Foundation Scholarships
Who’s Eligible: Active-duty commissioned officers of the U.S. Navy who are working to obtain a graduate degree in history.
Award: $5000 for research, travel, books and supplies.
More information can be found here: Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison Supplemental Scholarship
Who’s Eligible: Dependent children and spouses of Navy personnel.
Award: $3000
More information can be found here: Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation
Disclaimer: The University of West Georgia Veterans and Military Programs Office is not liable for any disputes with the organization or parties holding these scholarship opportunities. Please review each opportunity carefully and nothing on this listing should ever ask you for your credit card or payment information. This information is subject to change at any time and for the most up to date information you must contact the designated scholarship organization.