Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 17 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
This scholarship program recognizes the contributions of military families by providing financial assistance for higher education to the dependent children of military service members. It is a merit-based scholarship that also considers community involvement.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: military-dependent
- Dependent child of an active duty, retired, or deceased military member of any branch of service
- Must possess a valid military ID card
- Enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the fall
Required Materials
- Online application
- Official high school or college transcripts
- Essay (500 words)
- Letter of recommendation (1)
Timeline
Applications open mid-December. Deadline mid-February. Winners notified via email and website in May.
Tips
Highlight your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and community service in your application. The essay is a key component, so make sure it is well-written and reflects your unique experiences and aspirations.