Scholarships For Military Widows/Widowers and their Family
Below is a list of Scholarships and Grants that we have come across for military survivors and their family. We are in no way endorsing or are linked to the below but hope that you find the information valuable.
Spouse and Children:
- Tillman Military Scholar
- For The Fallen
- Folds of Honor
- Fallen Patriot Fund
- Thanks USA
- Patriot Guard Riders Fallen Warrior Scholarship
- Special Operations Warrior Foundation
- The Fort Hood Area Family Scholarship
For Children:
- Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
- Marine Corp Scholarship Fund
- 1st Infantry Division Scholarship
- Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund
- American Patriot Freedom Scholarship
- Scholarships for Military Children
- MOAA American Patriot Scholarship
- Coast Guard Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund
This fund honors Coast Guard members who have lost their life by providing educational scholarships to their children. This scholarship supports enlisted and officer dependents. Contact the Coast Guard Scholarship Program Manager at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 202-475-5159 for additional information. Deadline: No published deadline.
Spouse:
- Hope For the Warriors Spouse Scholarship
- National Military Family Association Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program
- Heroes at Home Scholarship for Female Veterans
- Alabama GI Dependents Scholarship
- Nebraska Veterans Aid
- WGU Sacrifice Scholarship
This list is not comprehensive so please check out the Military.com Scholarship Finder for even more info.
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