Hey all, I'm the proud kid of a retired military service member, and I'm currently in the process of searching for scholarships. I'm wondering if there are specific scholarships just for college-bound students like me, who are from retired military families. If anyone has any information, it would be a great help!
There are indeed scholarships specifically designed for children of retired military personnel. Here are a few you might want to look into:
1. AMVETS National Scholarship Program: This program offers scholarships to veterans, active military, and their children or grandchildren. You must demonstrate financial need and have a strong academic record.
2. Heroes' Legacy Scholarships: The "Heroes' Legacy Scholarships" program provides scholarships to children of deceased or disabled veterans.
3. The AFCEA Educational Foundation: They offer various scholarships, one of them being for children and grandchildren of veterans.
4. ThanksUSA Scholarship Program: This organization offers a needs-based scholarship program for children and spouses of active-duty personnel across all military branches.
5. Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship: This scholarship is available for the descendants of veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
When looking for these scholarships, make sure to check their respective websites for the most up-to-date information on deadlines, eligibility, and application requirements. Also, remember to continuously seek out scholarship opportunities as many are not just for incoming freshmen and are available to students in subsequent years of their college education. Good luck with your search!
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