Hey, my mom was in the Navy and I'm starting the whole college application process. I'm definitely feeling the stress about it all, especially the financial part. Does anyone know any scholarships for students related to military personnel? Please drop any info you have, it'd be so helpful!
Absolutely, there are a number of scholarships specifically aimed at children of veterans or active military. Here are a few national scholarships that you might find helpful:
1. The AMVETS National Scholarship Program: This program provides scholarships to veterans, active military, and their children or grandchildren. The potential award is $4,000 over four years.
2. ThanksUSA Scholarship Program: ThanksUSA offers need-based scholarships of up to $3,000 for children or spouses of U.S. military service personnel.
3. The Fisher House Foundation's "Scholarships for Military Children": This program awards $2,000 scholarships at each commissary location where qualified applications are received. The number of scholarships varies each year, depending on funding levels.
4. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: If your parent served in the Marines or Navy Corpsman serving with the Marines, then you could be eligible for this scholarship. It's need-based and the award amount can be up to $10,000 per academic year.
5. Army Scholarship Foundation: The Army Scholarship Foundation awards one-year financial scholarships (not renewable) to students who are children of current or former Army service members or spouses of current Army service members.
I recommend you also check with your local community foundations or high school counseling office, as they might have information on local scholarships for military-related students.
Additionally, all branches of the military provide educational assistance programs for active-duty personnel, veterans, and dependents. These could be another helpful resource.
Remember, each scholarship will have its own set of eligibility criteria and application requirements, so make sure to read through these carefully. Don't be discouraged if the process seems overwhelming, every bit of financial aid can help reduce the burden of college expenses. Good luck with your scholarship search and college application process!
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