Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) "Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship"

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 30 (Spring) / November 15 (Fall)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No

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About

This scholarship helps service members and veterans afford higher education and achieve their academic goals. It addresses the financial needs of those returning to school.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 2.5+
  • Demographic: veteran
  • Active-duty service members, National Guard members, Reservists, and veterans with a military rank of E-5 or below
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • DD-214/military ID
  • Transcripts
  • Brief summary of military service

Timeline

Applications open twice a year (Spring and Fall cycles).

Tips

Explain how your military experience has prepared you for academic success. Clearly state your educational and career goals. Financial need is a significant factor.