I heard there might be scholarships for college if you're the grandchild of a veteran. Does anyone know of specific scholarships that cater to this? Trying to see if I might be eligible for some additional financial support.
There are certainly scholarships available for the grandchildren of veterans. Here are a few examples you could potentially apply to:
1. AMVETS National Service Foundation Scholarships: This program provides scholarships to veterans, active military, their children, and their grandchildren.
2. The American Legion Legacy Scholarship: This scholarship aims to ensure higher education is achievable for children or grandchildren of post-9/11 veterans who died on active duty or have a combined VA disability rating of 50% or greater.
3. FRA Education Foundation Scholarships: The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) awards scholarships to students who are affiliated with the U.S. Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard through their military or civilian service, or related to someone who is.
These are just a few examples and many local communities and organizations also have veteran-affiliated scholarships. The eligibility requirements for each scholarship can vary widely, from the veteran's service branch to the nature of their service (during wartime or peacetime), so you'll want to carefully research each opportunity. Make sure to check out sources like Appily, your high school's guidance office, or your university's financial aid office for more opportunities.
Remember, a veteran's family is also often eligible for other resources such as the Yellow Ribbon Program or the Post 9/11 GI Bill transferred benefits in certain cases, so it may be useful to thoroughly investigate all avenues.
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