Chiefs of Staff of the Army (CSA) Scholarship Program

Army Emergency Relief (AER)

Amount: $4,000
Deadline: May 1
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes

Apply Now →

About

The AER Scholarship program provides financial assistance for undergraduate studies to dependent children and spouses of U.S. Army soldiers. This is a need-based scholarship.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 2.0+
  • Demographic: military-child, military-spouse
  • Dependent children or spouses of active duty or retired U.S. Army soldiers
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited undergraduate program
  • Demonstrate financial need

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of Army affiliation

Timeline

Applications open in February. Deadline in May. Notifications begin in June.

Tips

Financial need is a primary consideration. Complete your FAFSA and all AER application materials carefully. Emphasize any volunteer work or leadership activities.