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Scholarships for Military Children And Spouses

Military Children And 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 college scholarships. There are also scholarship directory pages specific to college scholarships for military veterans and college scholarships for disabled military veterans. Discover college scholarships for children and spouses of military service members on Fastweb.
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Navy V-12/NROTC Memorial Prize - Tufts University

Tufts University - School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering

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The Navy V-12/NROTC Memorial Prize is open to ROTC students at Tufts University. Undergraduate students whose direct descendants participated in either Tufts or other college V-12/NROTC programs during World War II between July 1943 to June 1946 are also qualified for this award.

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Navy V-12/NROTC Memorial Prize - Tufts University

Tufts University - School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering

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The Navy V-12/NROTC Memorial Prize is open to ROTC students at Tufts University. Undergraduate students whose direct descendants participated in either Tufts or other college V-12/NROTC programs during World War II between July 1943 to June 1946 are also qualified for this award.

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HSBC North America Military Family Scholarship - Graduate

University of Maryland Global Campus

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The HSBC North America Military Family Scholarship is available to graduate students at the University of Maryland, University College. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be active-duty military or the spouse of active-duty military and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award.

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HSBC North America Military Family Scholarship - Graduate

University of Maryland Global Campus

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The HSBC North America Military Family Scholarship is available to graduate students at the University of Maryland, University College. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be active-duty military or the spouse of active-duty military and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award.

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HSBC North America Military Family Scholarship - Undergraduate

University of Maryland Global Campus

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The HSBC North America Military Family Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, University College. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be active-duty military or the spouse of active-duty military and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award.

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HSBC North America Military Family Scholarship - Undergraduate

University of Maryland Global Campus

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The HSBC North America Military Family Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, University College. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be active-duty military or the spouse of active-duty military and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award.

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American Legion, Riverdale Memorial Post 1525 Scholarship

Manhattan College

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The American Legion, Riverdale Memorial Post 1525 Scholarship is available to students at Manhattan College. You must have served or be serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or be the dependent of someone who is/has to be eligible for this award.

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American Legion, Riverdale Memorial Post 1525 Scholarship

Manhattan College

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The American Legion, Riverdale Memorial Post 1525 Scholarship is available to students at Manhattan College. You must have served or be serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or be the dependent of someone who is/has to be eligible for this award.

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Military Dependent Award - McMurry University

McMurry University

30% of tuition Varies See Details

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The Military Dependent Award is open to students at McMurry University. You must be a dependent of a full-time active military personnel to be eligible for this award.

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Military Dependent Award - McMurry University

McMurry University

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30% of tuition

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The Military Dependent Award is open to students at McMurry University. You must be a dependent of a full-time active military personnel to be eligible for this award.

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Rodney D. Hanson Scholarship

Ohio University

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The Rodney D. Hanson Scholarship is open to students majoring in education or pre-law at Ohio University. You must be a resident of Belmont County, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award. Additionally, you must have experienced the death of a parent.

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Rodney D. Hanson Scholarship

Ohio University

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The Rodney D. Hanson Scholarship is open to students majoring in education or pre-law at Ohio University. You must be a resident of Belmont County, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award. Additionally, you must have experienced the death of a parent.

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Iwo Jima Scholarship - Idaho State University

Idaho State University

Up to $0 Varies See Details

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The Iwo Jima Scholarship is available to students at Idaho State University. You must be a descendant of a World War II veteran, with preference given to those who participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to engineering majors.

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Iwo Jima Scholarship - Idaho State University

Idaho State University

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The Iwo Jima Scholarship is available to students at Idaho State University. You must be a descendant of a World War II veteran, with preference given to those who participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to engineering majors.

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JWU Yellow Ribbon Match Scholarship

Johnson and Wales University

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The JWU Yellow Ribbon Match Scholarship is available to students at Johnson and Wales University who are military veterans or dependents of veterans. In order to qualify for this award, you must be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits at 100 percent.

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JWU Yellow Ribbon Match Scholarship

Johnson and Wales University

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The JWU Yellow Ribbon Match Scholarship is available to students at Johnson and Wales University who are military veterans or dependents of veterans. In order to qualify for this award, you must be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits at 100 percent.

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Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

100% of tuition Varies See Details

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The MERIT Scholarship is available to children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces or state organized militia who at any time, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while performing their military duties, whether in combat or not. To be eligible for this...

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Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

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100% of tuition

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The MERIT Scholarship is available to children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces or state organized militia who at any time, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while performing their military duties, whether in combat or not. To be eligible for this...

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Yellow Ribbon Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

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The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Rider University who are veterans of the U.S. Military Armed Forces. Dependents of military veterans are also eligible.

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Yellow Ribbon Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

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The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Rider University who are veterans of the U.S. Military Armed Forces. Dependents of military veterans are also eligible.

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Largest Scholarships for Military Children And Spouses

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details

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The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $16,812 Varies See Details

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The DEA Scholarship is available to children and spouses of a Veteran or U.S. military service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities. This award may be used for college or graduate degree programs, career-training certificate courses, educational and career counseling, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.

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Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $16,812

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The DEA Scholarship is available to children and spouses of a Veteran or U.S. military service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities. This award may be used for college or graduate degree programs, career-training certificate courses, educational and career counseling, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.

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WGU Gold Star Family Scholarship

Western Governors University

Up to $10,000 September 30, 2026 See Details

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The WGU Gold Star Family Scholarship is available to students at Western Governors University who belong to a Gold Star Military family.

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WGU Gold Star Family Scholarship

Western Governors University

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Up to $10,000

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September 30, 2026
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The WGU Gold Star Family Scholarship is available to students at Western Governors University who belong to a Gold Star Military family.

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Captain Sean P. Grimes Physician Assistant Educational Scholarship

Society of Army Physicians Assistants (SAPA)

$6,000 Varies See Details

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The Captain Sean P. Grimes Physician Assistant Educational Scholarship is open to SAPA members and their immediate family members. You must be training as a physicians assistant and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in order to be considered for this award.

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Captain Sean P. Grimes Physician Assistant Educational Scholarship

Society of Army Physicians Assistants (SAPA)

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$6,000

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The Captain Sean P. Grimes Physician Assistant Educational Scholarship is open to SAPA members and their immediate family members. You must be training as a physicians assistant and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in order to be considered for this award.

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College or Technical/Trade School Scholarship

The Folded Flag Foundation

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The College or Technical/Trade School Scholarship is available to the children and spouses of members of the U.S. military and employees of the U.S. government who died as a result of hostile action or in an accident related to U.S. combat operations. You must be under the age of 26 to be eligible for this award.

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College or Technical/Trade School Scholarship

The Folded Flag Foundation

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$5,000

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The College or Technical/Trade School Scholarship is available to the children and spouses of members of the U.S. military and employees of the U.S. government who died as a result of hostile action or in an accident related to U.S. combat operations. You must be under the age of 26 to be eligible for this award.

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Military Spouse Scholarship - Western Governors University

Western Governors University

Up to $4,000 September 30, 2026 See Details

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The Military Spouse Scholarship is available to spouses of military service personnel. You must plan to study business, healthcare, K–12 education, or information technology to be eligible for this award.

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Military Spouse Scholarship - Western Governors University

Western Governors University

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Up to $4,000

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September 30, 2026
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The Military Spouse Scholarship is available to spouses of military service personnel. You must plan to study business, healthcare, K–12 education, or information technology to be eligible for this award.

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My Career Advancement Account Scholarship for Military Spouses

United States Department of Defense (DoD)

Up to $4,000 Varies See Details

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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 who have successfully completed high school. Spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserves in these same pay grades are also eligible. Additionally,...

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My Career Advancement Account Scholarship for Military Spouses

United States Department of Defense (DoD)

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Up to $4,000

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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 who have successfully completed high school. Spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserves in these same pay grades are also eligible. Additionally,...

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WGU Honoring Our Heroes Scholarship

Western Governors University

Up to $4,000 September 30, 2026 See Details

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The WGU Honoring Our Heroes Scholarship is available to students at Western Governors University who are active-duty U.S. Armed Forces service members, veterans, spouses, or dependents of service members.

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WGU Honoring Our Heroes Scholarship

Western Governors University

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Up to $4,000

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September 30, 2026
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The WGU Honoring Our Heroes Scholarship is available to students at Western Governors University who are active-duty U.S. Armed Forces service members, veterans, spouses, or dependents of service members.

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POW/MIA Scholarship

Boise State University

$3,500 Varies See Details

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The POW/MIA Scholarship is open to full-time students at Boise State University. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be the child of a POW/MIA. You will be asked to provide documentation of your parent's POW/MIA status.

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POW/MIA Scholarship

Boise State University

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$3,500

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The POW/MIA Scholarship is open to full-time students at Boise State University. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be the child of a POW/MIA. You will be asked to provide documentation of your parent's POW/MIA status.

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Doris Edwards Miller Endowed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$3,400 Varies See Details

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The Doris Edwards Miller Endowed Scholarship is open to full-time students at Westminster College in Utah. You must be a veteran of the U.S. military or be a child of a veteran. You must also demonstrate strong character and financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Doris Edwards Miller Endowed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

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$3,400

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The Doris Edwards Miller Endowed Scholarship is open to full-time students at Westminster College in Utah. You must be a veteran of the U.S. military or be a child of a veteran. You must also demonstrate strong character and financial need to be eligible for this award.

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