Veterans

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM
The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship allows eligible Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill or dependents using the Fry Scholarship to get added benefits. This scholarship provides up to 9 months (or $30,000) of benefits for training in high-demand fields. 

Pat Tillman Scholarship

The Pat Tillman Foundation selects up to 60 Tillman Scholars each year. The scholarship covers tuition, books, and living expenses. Selected scholars join a global network of nearly 1,000 Tillman Scholars. They receive ongoing mentorship, career guidance, and access to premier events.

Application deadline is in December

William D. Clarke Diplomatic Security Fellowship

The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, named in his honor, encourages future generations of Diplomatic Security Service Special Agents to aspire to greatness in public service to our nation and in the leadership of the United States Foreign Service. The Fellowship is a path to an exciting and fulfilling career in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent. The program is a two-year graduate fellowship designed for individuals who want to pursue a master's degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent in the Foreign Service. The fellowship provides academic funding, two summer practicums with stipend support, personalized mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and the Foreign Service entry requirements, Fellows receive an appointment as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service.

Application deadline is in April

Hiring our Heroes (HOH) Fellowship Program

HOH Fellowships are best-in-class workforce development programs that place highly skilled and educated transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with employers committed to hiring them. The programs provide networking, professional training and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce. Participating host companies harness the power of internships to find, evaluate, and hire the best military talent. HOH internship programs are twelve weeks long and connect service members, military spouses and military caregivers with companies that provide experiential opportunities with the goal of hiring. HOH Fellowships include industry-focused internships that connect veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses and caregivers with training and professional experience in high-demand career fields with innovative employer partners.

Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarships
The Army Women’s Foundation (AWF) recognizes the importance of education and the role it plays in personal, professional, and economic fulfillment. The Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program provides grants to women soldiers, past and present, and their lineal descendants to help them attain their educational goals. The AWF Legacy Scholarship Program offers financial support in four areas: Certificate Programs, Community College coursework, Undergraduate Degrees, and Graduate Degrees. Scholarships are awarded only for coursework from accredited institutions. Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, personal essay, community service, letters of recommendation, and financial need. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.  The US Army Women’s Foundation offers STEM grants through our scholarship program to meet this demand.
Deadline is in January

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Scholarships
Each year, DAV honors student volunteers who demonstrate outstanding dedication and service to America’s veterans. To recognize that dedication and to promote volunteerism, DAV offers $140,000 in scholarships annually to be used toward any accredited institution of higher learning, including universities, colleges, community colleges and vocational schools.

Volunteer service is at the heart of the DAV mission of helping empower more veterans to lead high-quality and fulfilling lives. From volunteering at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers to assisting veterans in their local communities, DAV volunteers make a real difference in the lives of veterans.

Deadline is in February

Student Veterans of America Scholarships
Apply for open scholarships from SVA’s Partners. These are distributed to top student veterans in a manner that doesn’t interfere with the G.I. Bill or other financial aid and total over $100,000 annually. 1) RTX Spy-6 Scholarship: RTX and Student Veterans of America® award two $10,000 scholarships annually to U.S. Navy student veterans, 2) RTX Patriot Scholarship: Student Veterans of America and RTX have partnered to provide two $10,000 scholarships to student veterans demonstrating a commitment to and passion for their chosen field of study, as well as demonstrated leadership and engagement within their community, 3) The John Edelman Scholars program offers five $10,000 scholarships to students studying degrees toward a career in mental health counseling, 4) Northrop Grumman Scholarship: Northrop Grumman Foundation and SVA award five $2,000 scholarships annually to undergraduate student veterans in a STEM major.

Deadlines vary March-April

Veterans United Foundation Scholarship
The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for family members of service members and Veterans to achieve their educational dreams. Launched in 2012, the scholarship program is funded by contributions from Veterans United Home Loans and its employees. Since our scholarship program was created, over $1 MILLION has been awarded to support the educational dreams of military families across the U.S.

Deadline is in April

AMVETS Scholarship

AMVETS is proud to offer scholarships/grants to our nation’s Veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserves; their Spouses as well as their Children and Grandchildren. AMVETS scholarships are designed to fulfill a financial gap after all Federal/State grants and/or scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been exhausted.

Deadlines vary April-May