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Founded in 1944, AMVETS (American Veterans) is “the nation’s most inclusive Congressionally chartered veterans service organization, representing the interests of 20 million veterans” This year, they are offering four different types of scholarships for service members, veterans and their families.
Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship: Two (2) scholarships of $12,000 awarded annually to a United States veteran or member of the National Guard or Reserves.
AMVETS Veteran, Active Duty & Guard/Reserve Scholarship: Up to $12,000 awarded to a “qualified Veteran or Active-Duty member of the United States military to include the National Guard or Reserves” towards the completion of an undergraduate degree.
AMVETS Spouse Scholarship: $4,000 awarded to “a qualified spouse of a Veteran or Active-Duty member of the United States military to include the National Guard or Reserves” towards the completion of an undergraduate degree.
AMVETS Children/Grandchildren Scholarship: Up to $4,000 awarded to “a qualified child or grandchild of a Veteran or Active Duty member of the United States military to include the National Guard or Reserves” towards the completion of an undergraduate degree.
Applications are due by April 30, 2024. Go to amvets.org/scholarships to learn more about the application process and to apply.
