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Fund your future with merit- and need-based financial assistance. These are just a few of the scholarships available to military spouses.
Air Force Aid Society Merit ScholarshipEligibility: Freshmen who meet requirements and complete both phases of Arnold Grant application.Amount: $5,000
Air Force Association Mike & Gail Donley Spouse ScholarshipEligibility: Spouses of Air Force active duty or reserve, Air National Guard and Department of the Air Force civilians enrolled in degree program with GPA of 3.5+.Amount: $2,500
American Military Retirees Association Sergeant Major Douglas R. Drum Collegiate ScholarshipEligibility: Current members of AMRA, spouses, dependent children or grandchildren who are in a full-time two or four year undergraduate degree-granting program. Must be pursuing a degree as an accredited college or university.Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Army Emergency Relief Spouse kids Assistance ProgramEligibility: Spouses of active duty or retired soldiers and widow(er)s of soldiers who died while on active duty or retired status.Amount: VariesApplication dates: Jan. 2-April 1 for the 2017-2018 school year.
Army Scholarship FoundationEligibility: Requirements vary by scholarshipAmount: $500-$2,000
Folds of Honor ScholarshipEligibility: Children and spouses of servicemember who has been killed or disabled with a service-connected disability of at least 10%, received a Purple Heart, is MIA/POW and moreAmount: Varies
GEICO Federal/Military Scholarship at University of Maryland University CollegeEligibility: Spouses and children of federal employees in grades GS-1 through GS-15 or active duty, National Guard, reserve and retired servicemembers.Amount: $1,000
Hope for the Warriors Spouse/Caregiver ScholarshipsEligibility: Spouse or caregiver of U.S. servicemembers injured or killed while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and/or Operation Iraqi FreedomAmount: Varies
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry ScholarshipEligibility: Spouses/children of active duty servicemembers who died on duty after Sept. 11, 2001Amount: Tuition and fees, book stipend and housing allowance
My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)Eligibility: Spouses of E1-E5, O1-O2 and W1-W2 seeking license, certification or associate’s degree in portable career fieldsAmount: up to $4,000
Non Commissioned Officers Association Scholarship FundEligibility: Dependents of NCOA memberAmount: VariesApplication dates: Jan. 1-March 31 each year
Salute to Spouses Bryant & Stratton College OnlineEligibility: Spouses of active duty U.S. servicemembers enrolling at Bryant & StrattonOnlineAmount: $6,000
Salute to Veterans Scholarship at Western Governors UniversityEligibility: New applicants; veterans and veterans’ spousesAmount: $2,500
Survivors’ and Dependents’ kidsal Assistance (DEA) ProgramEligibility: Spouses/children of veterans who are permanently disabled, missing in action, captured by hostile forces or detained by foreign government while in line of dutyAmount: Varies; applies to job training, certifications, college kids, vocational/technical programs, tutoring
ThanksUSAEligibility: Spouses and children of U.S. servicemembersAmount: VariesApplication dates: April 1-May 15, 2017
Scholarships through The National Military Family Association and PartnersThe National Military Family Association offers scholarships for military spouses. Awards range from $500 to $2,000 and are authorized to cover expenses associated with college degrees, certification programs and professional licensing. Applications are accepted every December and January.
NMFA also partners with other organizations to offer scholarships. To qualify, you must be a registered NMFA military spouse. Sign up at www.militaryfamily.org/spouses-scholarships. For an up-to-date list of assistance available, visit www.militaryfamily.org/spouses-scholarships/scholarship-partners.html.
For additional research grants, loans and scholarships, visit www.militaryonesource.mil. Also check with your learning institution’s financial aid office for military family benefits.
