Scholarships for military-connected students

37 education awards mark military-connected eligibility. These listings are education awards only. The official Next Scholar catalog lists 5,417 scholarships, including 395 hosted-apply listings and 611 mail-packet listings. Confirm every rule on the sponsor’s page. Free to start, with paid plans.

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Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program (HSSP)

Scholarship · U.S. Air Force / Space Force ROTC · AFROTC High School scholarships: Type 1/2/7 tuition/fee benefits…

Deadline on file: December 11, 2026

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Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program

Education benefit · Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) · Non-cash: textbooks. After other scholarships/grants applied: textbooks and applicable…

Deadline on file: Child/stepchild must initiate training before 26th birthday (certain cases up to age 30); apply via ADVA Scholarship Portal (student must submit). Benefits usable within 8 years of ADVA receipt of application for 10-semester entitlement (or 6 years for 6-semester spouse entitlement) (official va.alabama.gov; checked 2026-09-07)

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Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program (ANGEAP)

Education benefit · Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) · Up to $12,454.00

Deadline on file: ANGEAP campus/ACHE process for each academic year — complete FAFSA and ANGEAP application materials with participating Alabama institutions (ACHE student financial aid / ANGEAP 2025-26 application PDF; checked 2026-09-07)

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American Legion Department of Massachusetts Scholarship

Scholarship · The American Legion, Department of Massachusetts · $500.00–$1,000.00

Deadline on file: April 1, 2026 (received)

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American Legion Riders ND District #2 Scholarship (North Dakota Community Foundation)

Scholarship · North Dakota Community Foundation · See the official page

Deadline on file: March 15, 2027

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Arkansas National Guard Foundation Scholarship (2027-2028)

Scholarship · Arkansas National Guard Foundation · $1,000.00

Deadline on file: January 15, 2027

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Army ROTC Scholarship

Scholarship · U.S. Army Cadet Command · From $420.00

Deadline on file: January 18, 2027 (Round 02; Round 03: March 8, 2027)

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Children of Fallen Patriots Scholarship

Scholarship · Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation · Need-based undergraduate support covering tuition/fees, books/supplies, living-expense…

Deadline on file: Rolling (no hard deadline except living-expense documentation before end of semester) (Fallen Patriots; checked 2026-09-07)

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Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) Scholarship

Scholarship · U.S. Coast Guard · Non-cash: textbooks. Active-duty Officer Trainee status with tuition, books, and fees p…

Deadline on file: Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) officer application / recruiting pathway — follow current gocoastguard.com CSPI scholarship process and recruiter timelines (official U.S. Coast Guard CSPI; checked 2026-09-07)

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Coast Guard Foundation Enlisted Education Grant

Grant · Coast Guard Foundation · See the official page

Deadline on file: December 31, 2026

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Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others

Scholarship · Delaware Higher Education Office · Tuition and fees

Deadline on file: May 17, 2027, 4:30 p.m

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DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service

Scholarship · U.S. Department of Defense / DoW SMART · $30,000.00–$46,000.00

Deadline on file: December 4, 2026, 5:00 PM ET

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Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship (VAIC)

Scholarship · Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) · $5,067.00–$8,699.00

Deadline on file: Passed: 2025-26 application opened April 15, 2025 and closes April 1, 2026 (MDCAPS / MHEC One-App). Passed: if filing FAFSA or MHEC One-App for Undocumented Students, complete by March 1, 2025 per MHEC VAIC page.

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Folds of Honor Scholarship

Scholarship · Folds of Honor Foundation · Up to $5,000

Deadline on file: March 31 annually

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Georgia HERO Scholarship

Scholarship · Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) · Up to $2,000.00

Deadline on file: Rolling — no fixed calendar date. File the initial Georgia HERO application no later than two years after gaining eligibility and a renewal application each academic year; awarded first-come, first-served as appropriated funds allow (official GAfutures HERO Application Procedure).

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Gilman-McCain Scholarship

Scholarship · U.S. Department of State / Gilman Program · $5,000.00

Deadline on file: January 5, 2027, 11:59 p.m

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Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program (HDGAP)

Scholarship · Florida Department of Education / OSFA · Up to $1,000

Deadline on file: FAFSA processed error-free by the deadline specified by the institution; institutions certify to OSFA by November 1 (official OSFA HDGAP 2026-27 Fact Sheet; checked 2026-09-07)

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Illinois National Guard (ING) Grant Program

Education benefit · Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) · Pays eligible tuition and certain fees (registration, graduation, general activity, mat…

Deadline on file: No priority consideration dates — application must be received by ISAC in time for eligibility determination and college notification no later than the last scheduled day of classes for the first term requested; allow ≥12 weeks processing (official ISAC ING Grant; checked 2026-09-07)

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Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) Program

Grant · Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) · Entitlement covering eligible tuition and mandatory fees at Illinois public colleges fo…

Deadline on file: Apply via ISAC IVG process in time for the term of enrollment; contact college financial aid / ISAC for term packaging (official ISAC IVG Program; checked 2026-09-07)

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John Ringlbauer/Wallace Brown UCLA Veteran’s Scholarship

Scholarship · University of California Los Angeles · From $4,000.00

Deadline on file: January 11, 2027

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LaVerne Noyes Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship · University of California San Diego · Up to $1,800.00

Deadline on file: April 2, 2026

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Louisiana National Guard Patriot Scholarship

Education benefit · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · Award equals mandatory fees charged; student must be eligible for the LA National Guard…

Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.

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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship · Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation · $2,500.00–$10,000.00

Deadline on file: March 1, 2027

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Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

Scholarship · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · $30,908.00

Deadline on file: 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)

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Michigan Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

Grant · Michigan Student Aid (MiLEAP) · $1,400.00–$2,800.00

Deadline on file: June 30, 2027

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Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship

Scholarship · New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) · Covers cost of attendance not to exceed the average cost of attendance charged to NYS…

Deadline on file: Open year-round (establish eligibility via MERIT Web Supplement; complete FAFSA and TAP each year for payment)

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Military Service Recognition Scholarship (MERIT / MSRS)

Scholarship · New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) · HESC currently brands this benefit as the MERIT Scholarship: covers cost of attendance…

Deadline on file: Open year-round (establish eligibility via MERIT/MSRS Web Supplement; FAFSA and TAP each year for payment)

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National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship

Fellowship · U.S. Department of Defense · $43,200.00

Deadline on file: October 30, 2026, 5 PM Eastern

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Navy ROTC (NROTC) Scholarship

Education benefit · U.S. Navy / Naval Service Training Command · National NROTC scholarships typically cover full tuition and educational fees…

Deadline on file: January 31, 2027 midnight

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NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans

Scholarship · New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) · $450.00

Deadline on file: Open year-round (establish eligibility via Children of Veterans Award Web Supplement; FAFSA and TAP each year for payment)

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Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP)

Education benefit · Ohio National Guard · Covers 100% of tuition charges for eligible associate/bachelor’s/diploma nursing/approv…

Deadline on file: Submit ONGSP application up to the school’s final no-penalty add/drop date; unit review begins ≤60 days before term start; confirm intent at 60-day point (official ong.ohio.gov ONGSP; checked 2026-09-07)

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Pat Tillman Scholarship

Scholarship · Pat Tillman Foundation · Up to $10,000.00

Deadline on file: Not posted yet

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Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)

Grant · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · $30,908.00

Deadline on file: Rolling VA education benefits claim (Post-9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33) — apply via VA.gov when eligible; no single annual scholarship deadline (VA; checked 2026-09-07)

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Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 / DEA)

Grant · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · $405.25–$1,621.00

Deadline on file: Rolling VA DEA (Chapter 35) claim — apply via VA.gov; monthly rates published for each fiscal year table (VA DEA; checked 2026-09-07)

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Tennessee Helping Heroes Grant

Grant · Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation · $500.00–$1,000.00

Deadline on file: March 1, 2027 (spring); May 1, 2027 (summer); September 1, 2027 (fall)

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Veterans Tuition Award (VTA)

Scholarship · New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) · Up to $7,070

Deadline on file: Open year-round (complete VTA application; FAFSA and TAP each year for degree programs; vocational students complete NYS payment application)

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Yellow Ribbon Program

Tuition waiver · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (with participating schools) · School+VA matching funds that can cover tuition/fees above the Post-9/11 GI Bill…

Deadline on file: Rolling with Post-9/11 GI Bill enrollment — participating schools publish Yellow Ribbon agreements; coordinate with school VA certifying official (VA Yellow Ribbon page; checked 2026-09-07)

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Questions

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