I'm a junior and my parent is a disabled veteran. What are some reputable scholarships specifically for children like me? I'm feeling a little overwhelmed and don't know where to start looking. Any tips would be super helpful!
There are several scholarships specifically designed to aid children of disabled veterans. Here's a list to help you get started:
1. AMVETS National Scholarship Program: AMVETS offers several scholarships, and two of those are designed specifically for veterans' children. These scholarships can be used for part-time, full-time, undergraduate and graduate programs.
2. The American Legion Legacy Scholarship: This is available to children of veterans who have either died on active duty post-9/11, or have a combined VA disability rating of 50% or greater.
3. Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship: This is for the children, stepchildren, and adopted children of Purple Heart recipients.
4. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: They provide scholarships to the children of Marine veterans, with a focus on those who are wounded or fallen.
5. Army Scholarship Foundation: They offer scholarships for children of veterans and active-duty Army soldiers.
6. Folds of Honor Foundation: Provides scholarships for the dependents of disabled and fallen service members.
7. Thanks USA Scholarship: It's open to dependents of U.S. military service personnel and is need-based.
Remember, when filling out applications, it's important to have your paperwork in order, including documentation of your parent's disability and service.
Moving forward, consider using Appily to find more scholarship opportunities tailored to your unique circumstances. It's a free platform that allows you to input your academic, extracurricular, and demographic data and receive a personalized list of scholarship opportunities. Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements before investing significant time into an application and start your search early to give yourself plenty of time to complete all of the necessary materials.
Finally, remember to reach out to the financial aid office at the colleges you are interested in. They can provide you with a wealth of information and potentially connect you with other opportunities.
Best of luck with your scholarship search!
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