ThanksUSA Scholarship Program

ThanksUSA

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: May 15
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No

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About

ThanksUSA provides scholarships to the spouses and children of U.S. military service members. Awards are based on academic performance, character, and financial need.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 2.0+
  • Demographic: military-spouse, military-child
  • Dependents of US military personnel (active-duty, National Guard, Reserve, retired, or fallen)
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Essay
  • Transcripts
  • DD-214/military ID
  • Financial information

Timeline

Applications open in January. Deadline in May. Notifications in August.

Tips

Show how your military family experience has shaped your character and academic goals. Be thorough in providing financial information if applying for need-based consideration.