Military service members don't need a reason to be celebrated – their service to America is an exceptional act of selfless, heroic bravery and deserves to be revered as such.
This does not only includes service members, but their spouses and family members as well, who make unimaginable sacrifices so that their loved ones can keep our country safe and protect the freedoms we hold dear.
As thanks to all of these heroes - for those who serve within the military or are affiliated with military service members - both your country and scholarship providers are willing to provide funding for your educational goals.
There are endless opportunities for awaiting active duty men and women, those honorably discharged, military veterans, as well as spouses and children of military service members.
These scholarships exist to help fund your educational goals, whether you’re looking to pursue a more civilian route or looking to gain more education and continue to pursue your military experience, ultimately moving up in the ranks.
Whether you are currently serving or previously served, there are military scholarship opportunities to assist in funding your education.
Please keep in mind that the listed scholarships below are a mere sampling of the military scholarships that exist in our database — but, remember, filling out your own, personalized profile will match you to scholarships specifically suited to your needs.
There are also scholarship directory pages specific to college scholarships for military veterans and college scholarships for disabled military veterans.
Available to: Minimum age, 18
Award Amount: $5,000
The Journey to Serve Scholarship is available to military veterans who are 18 years of age or older. You must be enrolled in a funeral service program to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $10,000
The Military and Veteran Journalism Fund Grant is open to those over the age of 18. You must be a U.S. citizen, and be involved in one of the following groups: Freelance journalists, veterans/active members, military family members, journalism students, and those working in industries/non-profit/government supporting military/veterans are encouraged to apply.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000
The Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship is available to service members and veterans. You must have completed Basic Training and follow - on training, hold a military rank of E-5 or below, and be separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,500 - $5,000
The Leadership Essay Contest is available to junior officers from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. You must write a maximum 2,000 - word essay on any subject related to the roles of leadership and character in America's Sea Services to be considered for this award.
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000
The NorthAmerican.com Military Scholarship Competition is open to current and former active duty military and their dependents. You must be majoring in military logistics, supply chain management, or operational management to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000
The Allied Military Scholarship Competition is available to full - time undergraduate students who are working toward a degree in logistics / supply chain management. You must be a current or honorably discharged military member, or be the child or spouse of an active or honorably discharged military member, to be eligible for this award. A 400 - to 800 - word essay is also required.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship is open to current and prospective ROTC program students, active-duty military personnel who plan to attend college, honorably discharged veterans of the United States military, and sons, daughters and spouses of veterans or Active-duty military. To qualify for this award, you must submit an essay of at least 500 words on one of the topics listed on the sponsor's website.
Available to: College Graduates
Award Amount: Full - Tuition
The LNVB Retroactive Scholarship is available to veterans who have completed some form of higher education. To be eligible, you must have student loans that have been made because you were not covered under existing educational programs. Recipients of this award must commit to 100 to 400 hours of community service that leverages their military skills, civilian education, and lack of indebtedness to help solve the most pressing issues facing their communities.
Available to: Graduate Students
Award Amount: Full - Tuition
The F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program is available to commissioned officers who are enrolled full - time in an accredited medical, dental, veterinary, specialty nurse, psychology, or optometry program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. You must be a U.S. citizen and hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award will also receive a $20,000 sign - on bonus, a $2,000 monthly stipend, and a monthly allowance for food and housing.
Journey to Serve Scholarship
Deadline: 11/1/25Available to: Minimum age, 18
Award Amount: $5,000
The Journey to Serve Scholarship is available to military veterans who are 18 years of age or older. You must be enrolled in a funeral service program to be eligible for this award.
Military and Veteran Journalism Fund Grant
Deadline: 11/11/25Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $10,000
The Military and Veteran Journalism Fund Grant is open to those over the age of 18. You must be a U.S. citizen, and be involved in one of the following groups: Freelance journalists, veterans/active members, military family members, journalism students, and those working in industries/non-profit/government supporting military/veterans are encouraged to apply.
Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship
Deadline: 11/15/25Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000
The Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship is available to service members and veterans. You must have completed Basic Training and follow - on training, hold a military rank of E-5 or below, and be separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below to be eligible for this award.
Leadership Essay Contest
Deadline: 11/30/25Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,500 - $5,000
The Leadership Essay Contest is available to junior officers from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. You must write a maximum 2,000 - word essay on any subject related to the roles of leadership and character in America's Sea Services to be considered for this award.
NorthAmerican.com Military Scholarship Competition
Deadline: 12/15/25Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000
The NorthAmerican.com Military Scholarship Competition is open to current and former active duty military and their dependents. You must be majoring in military logistics, supply chain management, or operational management to be eligible for this award.
Allied Military Scholarship Competition
Deadline: 12/15/25Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000
The Allied Military Scholarship Competition is available to full - time undergraduate students who are working toward a degree in logistics / supply chain management. You must be a current or honorably discharged military member, or be the child or spouse of an active or honorably discharged military member, to be eligible for this award. A 400 - to 800 - word essay is also required.
Veterans United Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship is open to current and prospective ROTC program students, active-duty military personnel who plan to attend college, honorably discharged veterans of the United States military, and sons, daughters and spouses of veterans or Active-duty military. To qualify for this award, you must submit an essay of at least 500 words on one of the topics listed on the sponsor's website.
LNVB Retroactive Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Graduates
Award Amount: Full - Tuition
The LNVB Retroactive Scholarship is available to veterans who have completed some form of higher education. To be eligible, you must have student loans that have been made because you were not covered under existing educational programs. Recipients of this award must commit to 100 to 400 hours of community service that leverages their military skills, civilian education, and lack of indebtedness to help solve the most pressing issues facing their communities.
F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Graduate Students
Award Amount: Full - Tuition
The F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program is available to commissioned officers who are enrolled full - time in an accredited medical, dental, veterinary, specialty nurse, psychology, or optometry program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. You must be a U.S. citizen and hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award will also receive a $20,000 sign - on bonus, a $2,000 monthly stipend, and a monthly allowance for food and housing.
Looking for more military-related information? Contact a recruiter to learn more about the educational benefits offered by the military, or visit Military.com.
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