Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

Scholarship · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship. $30,908. Open Now. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Official link: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/education-and-careers/fry-scholarship/ (va.gov)
Amount: $30,908. Same payment structure as Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100% benefit level for eligible surviving spouses and children (VA).
Status: Open Now. Rolling — the sponsor accepts applications any time. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: Rolling VA education claim (Fry Scholarship) — apply when ready via VA.gov; entitlement rules vary by date of service member's death (VA Fry Scholarship page; checked 2026-09-07)
Who can apply: Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-23

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Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the official page says rolling

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Eligibility on file

Fry Scholarship provides Post-9/11 GI Bill–level education benefits to eligible surviving spouses and children. Official: VA Fry Scholarship page. Eligibility (Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship; VA; checked 2026-09-07): Child or surviving spouse of service member/Selected Reserve member who died on/after Sept 11, 2001 meeting VA criteria. Rolling VA claim; benefits at 100% Post-9/11 level.

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Who can apply

Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship?

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Official page: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/education-and-careers/fry-scholarship/

What is the amount for Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship?

$30,908. Same payment structure as Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100% benefit level for eligible surviving spouses and children (VA). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship?

What is the status of Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship?

Open Now. Rolling — the sponsor accepts applications any time. Confirm on the official page.

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