Eligibility Requirements
Family: Must be the child of a veteran
Education Level: Must be pursuing an undergraduate or trade school program
Military veterans have selflessly served and risked their lives to protect the United States.
As a result, many veterans now live with disabilities or trauma. Roughly 10-20% of veterans experience PTSD, with rates varying based on service era.
In recognition of all that veterans have done for our country, this scholarship seeks to support the children of U.S. military veterans so they can pursue higher education.
Any student who is the child of a veteran and is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or trade school program may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, please tell us how being the child of a veteran has shaped your career goals.
Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Since our founding in 2008 the mission of the Rangers Scholarship Fund (RSF) is to award merit-based scholarships and provide educational enrichment opportunities to the Families of currently serving and veteran Rangers of the 75th Ranger Regiment. The RSF’s goal is to support the academic goals of select Ranger family members who exemplify the values and principles of the RSF and their Ranger Sponsors. The RSF awards merit scholarships based on a broad spectrum of values and qualities as best represented by the activities and achievements of the applicant. Undergraduate and Graduate School Merit Scholarships are awarded annually to students pursuing degrees at accredited Colleges, Universities, or Vocational-Technical Institutions.
APPLICATION WINDOW
The Rangers Scholarship Fund Merit Scholarship application window for the 2022-2023 school year opens Thursday, January 6, 2022. The application window closes at midnight on February 3, 2022.
ELIGIBILITY
Spouse, son, or daughter of a: Fallen Ranger Killed in Action, in Training, or who Died in the Line of Duty, Currently Serving Ranger, or Veteran Ranger of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Graduating High School senior, High School graduate, registered undergraduate or graduate student applying for admission to an accredited college/University or for a post-secondary vocational or technical school pursing a degree or certification program.
Undergraduate sons and daughters must not have reached 26 years of age by August 1, 2023.
Graduate sons and daughters must not have reached 28 years of age by August 1, 2023.
There are no age restrictions for spouse undergraduate or graduate student applicants.
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