Hey guys, with the cost of college being what it is, my family's looking into every option. My parents are retired military - does anyone know about any scholarships that might be open to me because of that?
Absolutely, there are several scholarships specifically geared towards dependents of retired military personnel.
1. "Scholarships for Military Children Program": This program is sponsored by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) and offers at least one $2000 scholarship at each commissary location.
2. "American Legion Legacy Scholarship": This annual scholarship is available to children of veterans who died on or after 9/11, with some funds also allocated to children of post-9/11 veterans with a VA-recognized disability.
3. "Heroes' Legacy Scholarships": This is primarily for children of deceased or severely wounded service members fallen after 9/11.
4. "Military Commanders' Scholarship Fund": This provides scholarships to dependents of active duty, reserve, National Guard, or retired members of the US Military.
5. "AMVETS Scholarships": AMVETS offers scholarships to veterans, active military, and their children or grandchildren.
Remember, all these scholarships have differing eligibility requirements and selection criteria including grades, extracurricular activities, and personal essays. I recommend you review each scholarship's specific requirements and apply to as many as relevant. Good luck with your application process!
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