Coast Guard

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

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is a congressionally funded initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and named after the late senator John S. McCain from Arizona.

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Applicants must be recipients of any type of Title IV federal financial aid during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving Title IV federal financial aid during their study abroad program or internship.

Available to daughters, wives, sisters, widow, granddaughters of veterans eligible for membership in The American Legion.

Candidates for this award shall be the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.

A student who is not eligible for a Pell Grant but whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001 may be eligible to receive the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant. Enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death.

The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. It’s just another way for us to say “thank you” to those who fought for our freedoms.

The scholarship celebrates veteran and dependent students who strive for excellence in their lives and provides a one-time payment of $2,500 for current or future education costs.

Applicant must have been a resident of the state of Delaware for three or more consecutive years prior to the date of application. If the applicant’s parent is a member of the armed forces, the parent must have been a resident of Delaware at the time of death or declaration of missing in action or prisoner of war status.

Rosemarie arrived in Dahlgren in 1971, she has been an active member of DOSC ever since. Over the years she has served on the Executive Board as President on two occasions. In honour of her service and long standing participation in DOSC, a group of members approached Rosemarie 10 years ago and asked if they could name the Scholarship award in her name. Thus the Rosemarie Blades Honorary Scholarship.The efforts of our wonderful DOSC volunteers, has enabled us to donate thousands of dollars in scholarship awards every year. To date we have donated over $100,000 in scholarship and charity awards.

Our scholarships for the dependent children of active-duty service members are uniquely empowering because they provide reliable, recurring financial assistance over their four years of study. We also provide them with a support network that is committed to their academic and professional growth. Corvias Scholars have a 90%+ graduation rate within five years of high school graduation. While the cost of college rises, our scholars graduate with none or far less than the national average amount of college loan debt.

Children of active duty, retired, active reserve Coast Guard member may apply.

Scholarship provides education support to both Reservists and their family members who are pursuing higher eduacation opportunities.

The scholarship is intended for qualified active duty Coast Guard, civil service employee personnel or their dependents at the Coast Guard Aviation Logistic Center. The scholarship will be used for prepatory, collegiate, postgraduate, professional and vocational education, formal or informal training which develops the talents and potential of the beneficiary.

Up to 30 scholarships granted annually to natural born, legally adopted, or stepchild of an Enlisted member of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard on active duty, or retired.

The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) is a congressionally chartered, non-profit organization that represents the interests of the Sea Service community before the U.S. Congress. Although the association was originally named for the Navy’s Fleet Reserve program, membership in FRA is open to all current and former sailors, marines, and Coast Guard personnel. The only requirement to join FRA is to have served as an enlisted member in the USN, USMC, or USCG for at least one day.

Scholarship was established to aid minor dependents of (officer or enlisted) Active duty, veteran, or retired service members; reservists, or National Guard of all branches pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university.

The single purpose of the NCOA is to help dependends of NCOA members to continue their education beyond high school.

Program is for high school seniors who are direct descendents of members of the Jewish War Veterans of USA.

The New York Chapter of the American Logistics Association (ALA) has established a scholarship program to assist children of selective active duty, reserve, National Guard, or retired members of the United States military who plan to continue their education in college.

The annual awards will recognize seven outstanding young people ages 13-18; six of them represent each branch of the military.