This award is available for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are a Purple Heart recipient OR are the spouse, child, grandchild, or great-grandchild (natural or adopted) of a Purple Heart recipient. Students must also have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
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American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Program for Alabama
This scholarship is available for undergraduate Alabama students who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and attend an eligible Alabama institution. Applicants must have a parent or grandparent who was/is a veteran of WWI, WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict, the Beirut/Grenada Emergency, the Panama Emergency, or Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program
This award is available to members of the Alabama National Guard who plan to attend a public postsecondary institution in Alabama. Students must be at least 17 years of age.
Marine Corps Essay Contest
This essay contest is open to any U.S. citizen who submits an essay of 3,000 words or less. Check the USNI website for exact essay topic each year.
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program
U.S. high school students in grades nine through twelve who are 19 years of age or younger are eligible for this scholarship. To apply, the applicant must write an essay on the theme listed on the Veterans of Foreign Wars website and record the reading of that essay; submit both essay and CD/flash drive to be considered for this scholarship.
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
This award is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are the dependent child of a U.S. soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, or guardsman who was killed or permanently disabled (100 percent rating) as a result of an operational mission or training accident, OR a dependent child of a soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, or guardsman who is currently classified as a POW or MIA. Students must be 26 years of age or younger.
Vietnam Veterans Scholarship
New Mexico undergraduate or graduate students who have been awarded a Vietnam campaign medal for services in Vietnam during the period of Aug. 5, 1964 to the official termination of the Vietnam conflict are eligible for this award. Students must be planning to attend a New Mexico postsecondary institution.
Oklahoma National Guard Tuition Waiver
This award is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are members of the Oklahoma National Guard and are planning to attend an eligible college in Oklahoma.
Davidson Fellows Award
This award is available for U.S. students who are 18 years of age or younger as of October 1, 2018. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a significant accomplishment(s) in science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, or philosophy. Click here to learn more and apply today!
Captain Jodi Callahan Scholarship
This scholarship award is for any active duty Air Force, full-time Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve officer or enlisted person pursuing a master’s degree in a non-technical field of study.