Military Scholarship Flyover
Chances are you know all too well that higher education can be a costly endeavor. But with the proper research and dedication, you can find ways to make it more affordable — especially if you’re a veteran or a family member of someone connected to the military. One great way to do this is via scholarships! Military families and veterans have access to various scholarship opportunities offered by organizations dedicated to helping those who serve - some of which are relatively unknown until researched.
We’ve assembled a roundup of scholarship opportunities — a flyover if you will — to provide insight that allows for informed decision-making when it comes time to pay for tuition and fees. So buckle up and check back often as we continue to curate our Military Scholarship Flyover resource - where vigilance will save thousands in out-of-pocket expenses!
GGU Military Scholarship Flyover
Scholarship Opportunities for Student Veterans and their Family & Spouses
Golden Gate University’s Scholarships & Grants — https://www.ggu.edu/admissions/graduate/costs-and-aid/financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/
Pat Tillman Foundation Scholars — https://pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-scholars-military-scholarships/
Wells Fargo’s Veterans Scholarship — https://start.scholarsapply.org/
Wells Fargo’s Veterans Emergency Grant Program — https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/wellsfargoveteransemergency/
Thanks USA Scholarship — https://www.thanksusa.org/
Scholarship for members of Army Aviation Association of America — https://www.quad-a.org/scholarship
AMVETS Scholarship — https://amvets.org/scholarships/
Student Veterans of America — http://studentveterans.org/programs/scholarships
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
Scholarships for Military Children:
Scholarships for Military Spouses
National Military Family Association — https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/spouses-scholarships/
Hope for the Warriors — https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/transition/military-spouse-scholarships/
Boots 4 Troops — https://boots4troops.org/jimmy-rogers-military-spouse-scholarship/
Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship — https://www.awfdn.org/scholarships/general-information/
Bonsai Finance Veterans Scholarship — https://bonsaifinance.com/news/veterans-scholarship-for-military-connected-students/
Council of College and Military Educators — https://www.ccmeonline.org/scholarships
Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship — https://pva.org/find-support/scholarship-program/
Pro Vets Memorial Scholarship — https://www.pronetscholarships.com/memorial-scholarships
Veterans United Foundation Scholarship — https://www.enhancelives.com/scholarships/
Wisconsin GI Bill®️ — https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/educationEmployment/Wisconsin-GI-Bill.aspx
Women’s Overseas Service League — http://wosl.org/scholarships/
Hap Arnold Grant for Air Force and Space Force spouses and dependent children — https://afas.org/haparnoldgrant/
VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" — https://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support
VFW's Student Veteran Support Grant — https://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support
Council of College and Military Educators — https://www.ccmeonline.org/scholarships
Vet Center (Readjustment Counseling Service) Scholarship Program — https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship — https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/stem-scholarship/
Updated March 2023.
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