Hi all, I'm currently a junior in high school, but I've been hearing a lot about scholarships designed to assist military families. My friend's mom is looking into going back to college, and I'm curious if there are scholarships out there specifically for military spouses.
If anyone has information about where military spouses can find scholarships or any resources that might help them, please share! I'm trying to gather as much info as possible to pass along. Thanks in advance for any leads or advice!
Absolutely, there are several scholarships available specifically for military spouses. These scholarships can be a great way to pursue higher education goals while also providing financial support. Here are a few scholarship options:
1. My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA): This program offers up to $4,000 of financial assistance to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification, or an associate's degree in a portable career field and occupation.
2. National Military Family Association (NMFA): NMFA offers Military Spouse Scholarships for spouses of members of all service branches.
3. Scholarships for Service: This is an online search tool that helps find scholarships for service members, veterans, and dependents.
4. Military Spouse Education & Career Opportunities (SECO): The SECO program offers education and career guidance, including scholarship resources and education counseling, to military spouses worldwide.
5. Fisher House Foundation's Scholarships for Military Children: Although this is not specifically for spouses, military families as a whole can benefit from these scholarships.
While these programs can be quite helpful, they can also be very competitive. So, it's important to apply early and to many to increase chances. Also, look into academic scholarships from the potential college or university as well. These scholarships and resources can all go a long ways towards accomplishing their academic goals. I hope this helps!
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