Scholarships for Military-Connected Spouses and Dependents (by application deadlines)

JANUARY

Army Women’s Foundation (Children of Women Soldiers): Application Deadline: exact deadline date in January changes each year.

Boren National Security Education Scholarships (undergraduate) & Fellowships (graduate) Programs: Application Deadlines: January 22^nd(Scholarship) and January 29^th(Fellowship)

FEBRUARY

American Historical Association Research Grants:  Application Deadline:  February 15^th.

Fisher House Foundation Scholarships for Military Children and Spouses:  Application period for the 2025-2026 academic year opens on December 11, 2024 and closes on February 12, 2025.

MARCH

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships: Application Deadline: March 1^st.

American Patriot Scholarship: Applications Accepted: Early November through March 1^st.

Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation: Application Deadline: March 1^st.

Military Officers Association of America – General John Paul Ratay Educational Grants:  Application Deadline:  March 1^st.

Coast Guard Foundation: Application Deadline:  March 15^th.

Dolphin Scholarship Foundation: New Application Period: October 1^st - March 15^th (deadline).

Armed Forces Children’s Education Fund:  Application Accepted:  January 1^st – March 31^st(deadline)

Air Force Sergeants Association Scholarships:  Application Deadline:  March 31^st.

Veterans United Foundation Military Scholarship:  Application Period:  March 1^st - March 31^st (deadline).

Women Marines Association Scholarships:  Application period is February 1st – March 31^st (deadline).

APRIL

The Association of the US Army Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter:  Application due April 1^st.  Available to first-time freshman and returning college students.

The Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund:  Application Accepted: January 1^st -  April 1^st (deadline). If mailed, must be postmarked by April 1^st.

Folds of Honor: Applications Accepted: February 1^st - April 1^st (deadline).

The Legacy Scholarship: Application Deadline:  April 10^th.

Army Scholarship Foundation:  Application Period: January 15^th - April 15^th (deadline).

Association of the United States Navy:  Application Deadline:  April 15^th.

AVECO Scholarship Program: Applications Period: March 1^st - April 15^th (deadline).

Fleet Reserve Association Education Foundation:  Application Period: September 1^st - April 15^th (deadline).

Marine Corps Tanker Scholarships:  Application Deadline:  April 15^th. Dependents, including spouses, children, and up to grandson or granddaughter of a Marine tanker may apply. 

Air Force Aid Society - General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant/Air Force Scholarship Program:  Application Deadline:  April 30^th.

Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Scholarships:  Applications Accepted: December 1^st - April 30^th (deadline).

The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States:  Application Deadline:  April 1^st.

AMVETS (Spouses, Children and Grandchildren):  Application Deadline:  April 30^th.

Blinded Veterans Association: Application Deadline:  April 30^th.

Hope for the Warriors – Application Period:  March 1^st - April 30^th (deadline).

US Army Ranger Association (USARA) Scholarship Program:  Application Deadline:  April 30^th.

MAY

37^th Davidson Veterans Association - Grant:  Application Deadline:  May 1^st.

Army Emergency Relief - Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children:  Application Period:  Feb. 1^st - May 15^th (deadline).

Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship:  Application Deadline:  May 15th.

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Scholarship Program: Application Period: March 1^st - May 15^th (deadline).

Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society Education Assistance:  Application Period: March 1^st - May 15^th (deadline).

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Foundation Scholarship (Spouses):  Application Period:  March 1^st - May 31^st (deadline).

JUNE

Army Aviation Association of America:  Application Deadline:  June 1^st.

Chief Warrant and Warrant Officers Association, United States Coast Guard:  Application Deadline:  June 1^st.

Daedalian Foundation Scholarships: Application Deadline: June 1^st.

Purple Heart Scholarship Program:  Application Period: March 1^st - June 1^st (deadline)

JULY

National Guard Association of the US Scholarship (NGAUS):  Application Window: February 1^st through July 1^st (deadline).

Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association (RRVA) Scholarship:  Application Deadline:  July 15^th.

OCTOBER

82^nd Airborne Division Association:  Application Postmark Deadline:  October 15^th.

Armed Forces Children’s Education Fund:  Application Deadline:  July 1^st - October 15^th.

DECEMBER

NorthAmerican.com Military Scholarship: Application Deadline: December 15th.

ORGANIZATIONS WITH MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OR SCHOLARSHIPS WITH MULTIPLE OR NO DEADLINES

American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio 

Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarship Program: Application and deadline information available in the Fall.

Army Emergency Relief - Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program:  Applications year-round (no deadlines)

Children of Fallen Patriots

College Scholarships

Cybersecurity Scholarships for Military and Veterans– Various scholarships for Military Dependents with varying application due dates.

Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund

Gilman-McCain Scholarship: Application Deadlines: August and October

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant:  For students whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died in service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2011.

Military Child of the Year Award:  Awarded to people ages 13 to 18!!!

Military Commander's Scholarship Fund:  Must create an account to apply, so the application window and deadline are unknown.

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: Various scholarships for Spouses and Dependents

National Military Family Association:  Application Deadline:  Rolling application open year round and awarded on a quarterly basis. 

Navy Seal Foundation Scholarships

Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund: Only eligible for this if NOT eligible for the Ohio War Orphans Scholarship.

Psychology.org – Financial Aid for service members and veterans pursuing degrees in Psychology and can be applied to the cost of a Psychology license, a professional certification, and some national examinations.

Scholarships & Grants

Tillman Military Scholarship Program:  Must join mailing list for application details/deadline.