College Scholarships for Military Children & Spouses

Many students don't realize that their parents' jobs could impact their scholarship search! This especially holds true for children of military service members. Scholarship providers look to help pay for school, perhaps in part, to thank service members for all they do for the country. Military children and military spouses uniquely qualify for many scholarships. There are also scholarship directory pages specific to college scholarships for military veterans and college scholarships for disabled military veterans.

For Spouses, Children of Those Who Served and Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

We offer our sincere condolences and would like to thank you for his/her service. In addition to Fastweb.com, we invite you to visit TAPS.org (Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors). TAPS offers a scholarship finder specific to the children and spouses of fallen service members.

Military Scholarships

Discover college scholarships for children and spouses of military service members, below:

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

Deadline: 1/3/23
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are the dependent children of active duty military members. You must be planning to study or intern abroad in a credit - bearing program to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Gilman-McCain Scholarship.

Wings Over America Scholarship

Deadline: 2/1/23
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000 The Wings Over America Scholarship is available to high school seniors and full - time college students. To be eligible, you must be the dependent child or spouse of an active duty, retired, honorably discharged, or deceased Enlisted or Officer U. S. Navy personnel who serves or has served in U. S. Navy Aviation; or be the child of a member of the U.S. Navy who has died while on active duty serving within a U.S. Navy aviation command. Learn more about the Wings Over America Scholarship.

Military Family Support Trust Scholarship

Deadline: 2/1/23
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $12,000 The Military Family Support Trust Scholarship is available to high school seniors who have a parent, guardian, grandparent, or great - grandparent who meets one of the following criteria: A Retired, Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Officer; a Former Officer of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, i.e. Officers (O-1 thru O-10), Warrant Officers (WO-1 thru WO-5) and Noncommissioned Officers (E-5 thru E-9); an Officer who died while on active duty; Purple Heart recipient. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate superior leadership skills in school and / or community activities to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Military Family Support Trust Scholarship.

Scholarships for Military Children Program

Deadline: 2/15/23
Available to: High School Students & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $2,000 The Scholarships for Military Children Program is open to students whose parent(s) are serving in or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard. To be eligible, high school students must have at least a 3.0 GPA, while full - time undergraduate students must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Learn more about the Scholarships for Military Children Program.

Navy SEAL Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 2/15/23
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies
The Navy SEAL Foundation Scholarship is available to active duty service members, veterans, and the dependents and spouses of active duty service members and post 9/11 SEAL and SWCC retirees. You must submit a 500 - word essay to be considered for this award. Dependent children must be 26 years of age or younger. Learn more about the Navy SEAL Foundation Scholarship.

Military Benefit Association Scholarship

Deadline: 2/28/23
Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000
The Military Benefit Association Scholarship is available to high school seniors and full - time college students. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a member, the unmarried dependent child of a member, or the spouse of a member of the Military Benefit Association to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Military Benefit Association Scholarship.

Tillman Scholars Program

Deadline: 2/28/23
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $10,000
The Tillman Scholars Program is open to full - time students who are active or veteran service members of any branch of the U.S. military, and their spouses. Selection is based on financial need, educational and career ambitions, personal achievement, community service, and responses to the required essay questions. Learn more about the Tillman Scholars Program.

Anchor Scholarship

Deadline: 3/1/23
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Anchor Scholarship is available to students attending, or planning to attend, an accredited four - year college / university and intend to work toward a BS or BA degree. You must be the child or spouse of an active duty, retired, or honorably discharged Surface Navy personnel to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Anchor Scholarship.

Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 3/1/23
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $15,000 The Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled undergraduate students. You must be the child or grandchild of a current or former Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, or Naval Aircrewman to be eligible for this award. Also eligible are the children / grandchildren of individuals who are serving or have served onboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. Learn more about the Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship.

American Patriot Scholarship

Deadline: 3/1/23
Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $7,000
The American Patriot Scholarship is available to students whose military parent has died on active service or is receiving Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (T-SGLI) payments. You must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or college student working on your first undergraduate degree and be under the age of 24 to be considered for this award. Learn more about the American Patriot Scholarship.

Children of the Fallen Scholarship

Deadline: 3/1/23
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $7,500
The Children of the Fallen Scholarship is available to students who are the children of Marine Corps members who were killed in action or died by suicide as a result of combat - related Post - traumatic stress. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Children of the Fallen Scholarship.

Children of the Wounded Scholarship

Deadline: 3/1/23
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $10,000
The Marine Corps Children of the Wounded Scholarship is available to students who are the children of Marine and Navy Corps members who were wounded in action, permanently retired from duty as a result of their service - related injury, or are currently ill or injured and serving with the Wounded Warrior Regiment / Battalion. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Children of the Wounded Scholarship.

Navy League Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 3/14/23
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $10,000 The Navy League Foundation Scholarships are available to students enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education. To be eligible, you must be the child or grandchild of a member of the sea services, including the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S.- flag Merchant Marines. Learn more about the Navy League Foundation Scholarship.

Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship

Deadline: 3/15/23
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $4,000 The Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be the daughter of a career commissioned officer in the United States military to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship.

Dolphin Scholarship

Deadline: 3/15/23
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $3,500 The Dolphin Scholarship is available to high school seniors and current college students who are the children, stepchildren, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and spouses of members and former members of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force. Children and grandchildren must be unmarried and under the age of 24 at the time of application to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Dolphin Scholarship.

DAV Auxiliary Education Scholarship

Deadline: 3/24/23
Available to: High School Seniors through Graduate Students
Award Amount: $2,500 The DAV Auxiliary Education Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college undergraduate and graduate students who have served disabled veterans and / or their families in the past two years. You must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the DAV Auxiliary Education Scholarship.

Samsung American Legion Scholarship

Deadline: 4/1/23
Available to: High School Juniors
Award Amount: Varies The Samsung American Legion Scholarship is available to high school juniors who are direct descendants of U.S. wartime veterans who served during one or more of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion by the United States government. You must have completed an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program to be eligible for this award. Additional consideration will be given to descendants of U.S. veterans of the Korean War. Learn more about the Samsung American Legion Scholarship.

Footwear Warriors Scholarship

Deadline: 4/7/23
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies
The Footwear Warriors Scholarship is available to veterans and the children of veterans. You must have been employed in the footwear industry for at least two years and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Footwear Warriors Scholarship.

Samsung American Legion Scholarship

Deadline: 4/1/23
Available to: High School Juniors
Award Amount: Varies The Samsung American Legion Scholarship is available to high school juniors who are direct descendants of U.S. wartime veterans who served during one or more of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion by the United States government. You must have completed an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program to be eligible for this award. Additional consideration will be given to descendants of U.S. veterans of the Korean War. Learn more about the Samsung American Legion Scholarship.

Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund

Deadline: 4/15/23
Available to: High School Students & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund is available to high school seniors and full - time undergraduate students. To be eligible, you must be the dependent child of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman, or Marine who has been killed or permanently disabled as a result of an operational mission or training accident; a U.S. military personnel who is classified as a prisoner of war (POW) or missing in action (MIA); or has been awarded the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Air Force Cross, or the Coast Guard Cross. Learn more about the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund.

Patriot Legacy Fund Scholarship

Deadline: 4/15/23
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 The Patriot Legacy Fund Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students who are the children of service - disabled veterans. You must be a U.S. citizen and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Patriot Legacy Fund Scholarship.

CDGA Foundation Veteran Scholarship

Deadline: 4/15/23
Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000
The CDGA Foundation Veteran Scholarship is available to deceased or disabled veterans and their descendants living or hospitalized in the Chicago District. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and demonstrate financial need, basic scholastic achievement, community service participation, and personal goals to be considered for this award. Learn more about the CDGA Foundation Veteran Scholarship.

Huebner Scholarship

Deadline: 5/1/23
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $2,500 The Huebner Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are the children or grandchildren of soldiers who have served in the First Infantry Division of the United States Army. Selection is based on scholastic achievements, career objectives, and insight gained from your essay and letters of recommendation. Learn more about the Huebner Scholarship.

Military Service Scholarship

Deadline: 5/1/23
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies
The Military Service Scholarship is available to degree - seeking students who are U.S. Military Personnel (active or veteran status) and their dependents (child or spouse). You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Military Service Scholarship.

NMFA Military Spouse Scholarship

Deadline: Rolling
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $2,500
The NMFA Military Spouse Scholarship is available to the spouses of members of the seven Uniformed Services, dual - service military spouses, and divorced spouses who receive 20/20/20 benefits. You must have, or be eligible to hold, a valid military ID to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the NMFA Military Spouse Scholarship.

Fallen Heroes Scholarship

Deadline: Rolling
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Full-Tuition
The Fallen Heroes Scholarship is available to the unmarried dependent children of enlisted and commissioned men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard who lost their lives in Coast Guard land, air, or sea operations. You must be working towards your first undergraduate degree and be under the age of 24 to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Fallen Heroes Scholarship.

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $4,000
The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship for Military Spouses is available to spouses of service members on active duty in pay grades E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2, and O-1 to O-2. Spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserves in these same pay grades are also eligible. Additionally, you must be in pursuit or maintenance of a license, certification, or associate degree necessary to gain employment in an occupation or career field. Learn more about the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship.

Additional Help for Active Duty Service Members and Veterans

Active duty and veteran military service members can get more than just scholarships to help support their higher education experience. A variety of programs and organizations exist to help these men and women transition into the college classroom. One such program is the Warrior-Scholar Program. This program works with the country’s top colleges and universities to provide one- and two-week bootcamps for veterans and service members transitioning to college campuses. Through lectures, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring, incoming college students are taught the skills they need to thrive in the classroom and to acclimate to the college campus setting. Much of the programming is run by student veterans who have successfully transitioned from service to college. More information about the Warrior-Scholar Program.

Looking for more military-related information? Contact a recruiter to learn more about the educational benefits offered by the military, or visit Military.com.