Scholarships for Military-Affiliated Students

Below is a collection of scholarships specifically for military-affiliated students.

Check KU's Scholarship resource page for more information and opportunities, as well as the Private and State Scholarships page.

We also highly recommend you apply for state and federal (FAFSA) financial aid, as you may be eligible for grants, including grants on top of any VA benefits. FYI, you can apply for state and federal aid beyond the priority deadlines, but it's recommended you meet the priority deadlines for the best chances at receiving any grants:

June 30, 2022: Federal deadline to file the FAFSA for the 2021-22 academic year
May 1: Priority deadline for Kansans applying for state aid
FAFSA page specifically for military-affiliated students

KU Military-Affiliated Scholarships
Warhawk Family of Scholarships PURPOSE: This is a series of scholarships to make college more accessible and affordable for military-affiliated students. AMOUNT: Varies. From $1,500 to $5,000 a semester. Some are renewable. ELIGIBILITY:  Open to current KU students on all KU campuses in good academic standing or newly admitted students for the Fall semester, in one of the following categories: Honorably discharged service member/veteran Current service member (Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard) Honorably discharged veteran of the uniformed services with DoD or VA disability rating associated with a combat or hostile-related injury sustained in the line of duty. Honorably discharged veteran of the uniformed services with a service-connected DoD or VA disability rating of 50% or greater. Purple Heart recipient, regardless of DoD/VA disability rating. The primary caregiver of a service member or veteran with a significant service-connected disability. Spouse/dependent of a veteran with a DoD/VA service-connected disability rating of 100%. Surviving spouse or dependent of a service member who died in the line of duty or a service member/honorably discharged veteran who died as a result of service-connected disabilities. APPLICATION: Applicants must provide the following in their application: Personal narrative: Provide a one-page summary discussing about your academic and professional goals and the extent of your financial need. Summary of military service: Provide a one- to two-page summary discussing your/your sponsor’s military service (any information not included in your personal narrative) If you/your sponsor has a service-connected disability, include how the injury/illness occurred and how this has impacted your life. If there is no service-connected disability of 50% or greater, include information like duties performed, areas where you demonstrated leadership, deployments/duty stations, awards/distinctions, etc. One of the following: Personnel record/DD-214/NGB Form 22/DD-1300 “Report of Casualty” (excluding or redacting social security number is recommended) If applicable: Veteran’s percentage letter or disability rating letter from the VA. HOW TO APPLY: Applications for the 2021-22 school year have closed. Please check back in early 2022. Note: If you have never applied for a KU scholarship before, you must sign and date the general application, then re-click the scholarship link to get the full application. TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED:  Availability of each of these scholarships varies by year. Students will be considered for all that they are eligible for based on their submitted documents. Keener Family Scholarship Paul & Donna Peters Scholarship Heart of America Patriot Foundation Scholarship Delbert Moore Family Scholarship Bill & Shanthi Eckert Scholarship KAMO Adventures Scholarship Global Social Impact Scholarship Scholarships for wounded, ill, injured and their families – for those with service-connected disabilities, Purple Heart recipients, caregivers, spouses/dependents of those with 100% service-connected disabilities, and spouses/dependents of those who died in the line of duty or who died as a result of service-connected disabilities. Student Veteran Scholarships – for exceptional servicemembers and veterans, with an emphasis on those who are/were junior enlisted. These student veterans possess strength in character, academic excellence and exceptional growth as demonstrated by their military career.    Military-Affiliated Student Leadership Program Military Family Scholarship PURPOSE: To recognize and financially assist spouses and dependents of current military and prior-service veterans. AMOUNT: $500 ELIGIBILITY: Open to current full-time KU students on all KU campuses in good academic standing or newly admitted students for the Fall semester, in one of the following categories (Post-9/11 GI Bill users at the 100% rate are not eligible for this scholarship.): Spouse/dependent of an honorably discharged service member/veteran Spouse/dependent of current service member (Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard) APPLICATION:* Scholarships are awarded according to academic merit and financial need. Applicants must provide the following in their application: Personal narrative: Provide a one- to two-page narrative discussing your academic and professional goals and the extent of your financial need, as well as how your military affiliation has impacted your life, e.g., something you’re proud of, how the military world has shaped your career aspirations, etc. Resume HOW TO APPLY: Applications for the 2021-22 school year have closed. Please check back in early 2022. Note: If you have never applied for a KU scholarship before, you must sign and date the general application, then re-click the scholarship link to get the full application. KU Military & Veteran Book/Tutoring Scholarship PURPOSE: To help provide additional money for veterans and current military for the purposes of books and tutoring. AMOUNT: Up to $500. ELIGIBILITY: KU veterans, Guard, Reserves and ROTC students are eligible thanks to a donation from the Spencer C. Duncan Make it Count Foundation. APPLICATION: Applicants must fill out the online form below and provide additional documentation as requested. HOW TO APPLY: Complete this online form. DEADLINE: Applications for Spring 2021 are closed. Judith Hinton Research Fund

KU Military-Affiliated Scholarships

Warhawk Family of Scholarships

PURPOSE: This is a series of scholarships to make college more accessible and affordable for military-affiliated students.

AMOUNT: Varies. From $1,500 to $5,000 a semester. Some are renewable.

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to current KU students on all KU campuses in good academic standing or newly admitted students for the Fall semester, in one of the following categories:

Honorably discharged service member/veteran
Current service member (Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard)
Honorably discharged veteran of the uniformed services with DoD or VA disability rating associated with a combat or hostile-related injury sustained in the line of duty.
Honorably discharged veteran of the uniformed services with a service-connected DoD or VA disability rating of 50% or greater.

Purple Heart recipient, regardless of DoD/VA disability rating.
The primary caregiver of a service member or veteran with a significant service-connected disability.
Spouse/dependent of a veteran with a DoD/VA service-connected disability rating of 100%.
Surviving spouse or dependent of a service member who died in the line of duty or a service member/honorably discharged veteran who died as a result of service-connected disabilities.

APPLICATION: Applicants must provide the following in their application:

Personal narrative: Provide a one-page summary discussing about your academic and professional goals and the extent of your financial need.
Summary of military service: Provide a one- to two-page summary discussing your/your sponsor’s military service (any information not included in your personal narrative)
- If you/your sponsor has a service-connected disability, include how the injury/illness occurred and how this has impacted your life.
- If there is no service-connected disability of 50% or greater, include information like duties performed, areas where you demonstrated leadership, deployments/duty stations, awards/distinctions, etc.

One of the following: Personnel record/DD-214/NGB Form 22/DD-1300 “Report of Casualty” (excluding or redacting social security number is recommended)
If applicable: Veteran’s percentage letter or disability rating letter from the VA.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications for the 2021-22 school year have closed. Please check back in early 2022.

Note: If you have never applied for a KU scholarship before, you must sign and date the general application, then re-click the scholarship link to get the full application.

TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED:  Availability of each of these scholarships varies by year. Students will be considered for all that they are eligible for based on their submitted documents.

Keener Family Scholarship
Paul & Donna Peters Scholarship
Heart of America Patriot Foundation Scholarship
Delbert Moore Family Scholarship
Bill & Shanthi Eckert Scholarship
KAMO Adventures Scholarship
Global Social Impact Scholarship
Scholarships for wounded, ill, injured and their families – for those with service-connected disabilities, Purple Heart recipients, caregivers, spouses/dependents of those with 100% service-connected disabilities, and spouses/dependents of those who died in the line of duty or who died as a result of service-connected disabilities.
Student Veteran Scholarships – for exceptional servicemembers and veterans, with an emphasis on those who are/were junior enlisted. These student veterans possess strength in character, academic excellence and exceptional growth as demonstrated by their military career.

Military-Affiliated Student Leadership Program

Military Family Scholarship

PURPOSE: To recognize and financially assist spouses and dependents of current military and prior-service veterans.

AMOUNT: $500

ELIGIBILITY: Open to current full-time KU students on all KU campuses in good academic standing or newly admitted students for the Fall semester, in one of the following categories (*Post-9/11 GI Bill users at the 100% rate are not eligible for this scholarship.):

Spouse/dependent of an honorably discharged service member/veteran
Spouse/dependent of current service member (Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard)

APPLICATION: Scholarships are awarded according to academic merit and financial need. Applicants must provide the following in their application:

Personal narrative: Provide a one- to two-page narrative discussing your academic and professional goals and the extent of your financial need, as well as how your military affiliation has impacted your life, e.g., something you’re proud of, how the military world has shaped your career aspirations, etc.
Resume

HOW TO APPLY: Applications for the 2021-22 school year have closed. Please check back in early 2022.

Note: If you have never applied for a KU scholarship before, you must sign and date the general application, then re-click the scholarship link to get the full application.

KU Military & Veteran Book/Tutoring Scholarship

PURPOSE: To help provide additional money for veterans and current military for the purposes of books and tutoring.

AMOUNT: Up to $500.

ELIGIBILITY: KU veterans, Guard, Reserves and ROTC students are eligible thanks to a donation from the Spencer C. Duncan Make it Count Foundation.

APPLICATION: Applicants must fill out the online form below and provide additional documentation as requested.

HOW TO APPLY: Complete this online form.

DEADLINE: Applications for Spring 2021 are closed.

Judith Hinton Research Fund

Outside Scholarships
Scholarships and financial aid resources for undergraduates and graduate students All Military Affiliations Air Force Association scholarships – Military, veterans, spouses, dependents. AMVETS - Scholarship opportunities for veterans, active duty, guard/reserves, children, and grandchildren of veterans. Army Women's Foundation scholarships – For women who have served/are serving in the Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard and their children. January deadline. CollegeScholarships.org – Provides links to numerous scholarship opportunities based on military service or dependent status. Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) - Military, veterans, spouses. Deadline Dec. 18. Fleet Reserve Association Education Foundation – Those affiliated with the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard through your own service or that of your spouse, parent, grandparent or great-grandparent. Deadline April 15. Military Officers Association of America Education Assistance North American Van Lines Military Logistics Scholarship Student majoring in logistics, supply chain management, or business can apply. Deadline Dec. 15. Women Marines Association Scholarship for women who served in the Marine Corps, have a family member who served in the Marine Corps, or have participated in a Marine Corps JROTC program. February deadline. Veterans/Military Army Nurse Corps Association's Scholarship program - For eligible nursing students serving/previously served in any branch of a component of the U.S. Army. Deadline is March 30. David Resnick & Associates - Grants for veterans. Deadline is July 1. Kansas Military Service Scholarship - For Kansas residents who served after 9/11/01. Priority deadline is May 1. Military.com Educational Assistance Programs information Raytheon Patriot Scholarship - Any eligible U.S. Army student veteran. Deadline is April 26. VFW "Sports Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" for E-5 or below military/veterans, given twice a year. Women's Overseas Service League - For eligible women who are committed to advancement in the military or other public service careers. Deadline is March 1. Spouses Military One Source Spouse scholarship database National Military Family Association Spouse scholarships – Applications accepted year-round. Tillman Military Scholars – Application opens in February. Dependents & Spouses General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant for Air Force dependents of active duty, Title 10 Reservists on extended active duty, Title 32 Guard performing full-time active duty, retired, retired Reserve and deceased Air Force members, as well as spouses of active duty and Title 10 Reservists, and widows/widowers. Anchor Scholarships for children and spouses of active duty, retired, and honorably discharged Surface Navy personnel. For undergraduates only All Military Affiliations Air Force Aid Society – Scholarships, grants, loans for veterans, spouses, dependents. American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship – Veterans, spouses, dependents who are Legion members. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society – Interest-free loans and grants for veterans, spouses, dependents. Open Nov 1 - May 1. Veterans/Military AAPG Military Veterans Scholarship Program – Veterans in geoscience programs. Open February-May. Kansas Board of Regents Military Service Scholarship for undergraduate Kansas-resident students who served in OIF/OEF/Operation Noble Eagle. Priority deadline is May 1. AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship for veterans actively pursuing certification or licensure to teach STEM subjects. May deadline. Spouses & Dependents Army Emergency Relief scholarships – Spouses, dependents. Deadline April 1. ThanksUSA – Spouses, dependents. Closes April 15. Gilman-McCain Scholarship – Dependents of current active duty military member. Used for credit-bearing study abroad or intern abroad programs. Deadline August 1. Dependents American Legion scholarships – Dependents Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation – Dependents of active/reserve/veteran Marines/Corpsmen attached to Marine units. Scholarships for military children – Check in December of each year for program details. Society of the 1st Infantry Division scholarship – Children/grandchildren of 1st ID veterans. Spring deadline. For veterans wounded/injured/disabled and their families and family members of deceased service members Kansas application for a waiver of tuition/fees for dependents and spouses of deceased military personnel Folds of Honor scholarships – Spouses, dependents of America's fallen and disabled service members. Freedom Alliance Scholarship – Children of military personnel killed/permanently disabled in an operational mission/training accident. Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation scholarships Paralyzed Veterans of America scholarships for PVA members and their immediate family members. Veterans United Foundation Scholarship for the surviving spouse or child of a deceased service member from a service-related death OR a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability. Scholarships that require future service DOD SMART Scholarship Program – Scholarship to pay full tuition, housing stipend, health insurance, supply allowance, supplies summer internships and employment placement at DoD facilities upon degree completion. Army Reserve Minuteman scholarship Air Force ROTC scholarships Army ROTC scholarships Marine Officer Navy ROTC scholarships Navy ROTC scholarships

Outside Scholarships

Scholarships and financial aid resources for undergraduates and graduate students

All Military Affiliations

Air Force Association scholarships – Military, veterans, spouses, dependents.
AMVETS - Scholarship opportunities for veterans, active duty, guard/reserves, children, and grandchildren of veterans.
Army Women's Foundation scholarships – For women who have served/are serving in the Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard and their children. January deadline.
CollegeScholarships.org – Provides links to numerous scholarship opportunities based on military service or dependent status.
Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) - Military, veterans, spouses. Deadline Dec. 18.
Fleet Reserve Association Education Foundation – Those affiliated with the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard through your own service or that of your spouse, parent, grandparent or great-grandparent. Deadline April 15.
Military Officers Association of America Education Assistance
North American Van Lines Military Logistics Scholarship Student majoring in logistics, supply chain management, or business can apply. Deadline Dec. 15.
Women Marines Association Scholarship for women who served in the Marine Corps, have a family member who served in the Marine Corps, or have participated in a Marine Corps JROTC program. February deadline.

Veterans/Military

Army Nurse Corps Association's Scholarship program - For eligible nursing students serving/previously served in any branch of a component of the U.S. Army. Deadline is March 30.
David Resnick & Associates - Grants for veterans. Deadline is July 1.
Kansas Military Service Scholarship - For Kansas residents who served after 9/11/01. Priority deadline is May 1.
Military.com Educational Assistance Programs information
Raytheon Patriot Scholarship - Any eligible U.S. Army student veteran. Deadline is April 26.
VFW "Sports Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" for E-5 or below military/veterans, given twice a year.
Women's Overseas Service League - For eligible women who are committed to advancement in the military or other public service careers. Deadline is March 1.

Spouses

Military One Source Spouse scholarship database
National Military Family Association Spouse scholarships – Applications accepted year-round.
Tillman Military Scholars – Application opens in February.

Dependents & Spouses

General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant for Air Force dependents of active duty, Title 10 Reservists on extended active duty, Title 32 Guard performing full-time active duty, retired, retired Reserve and deceased Air Force members, as well as spouses of active duty and Title 10 Reservists, and widows/widowers.
Anchor Scholarships for children and spouses of active duty, retired, and honorably discharged Surface Navy personnel.

For undergraduates only

All Military Affiliations

Air Force Aid Society – Scholarships, grants, loans for veterans, spouses, dependents.
American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship – Veterans, spouses, dependents who are Legion members.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society – Interest-free loans and grants for veterans, spouses, dependents. Open Nov 1 - May 1.

Veterans/Military

AAPG Military Veterans Scholarship Program – Veterans in geoscience programs. Open February-May.
Kansas Board of Regents Military Service Scholarship for undergraduate Kansas-resident students who served in OIF/OEF/Operation Noble Eagle. Priority deadline is May 1.
AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship for veterans actively pursuing certification or licensure to teach STEM subjects. May deadline.

Spouses & Dependents

Army Emergency Relief scholarships – Spouses, dependents. Deadline April 1.
ThanksUSA – Spouses, dependents. Closes April 15.
Gilman-McCain Scholarship – Dependents of current active duty military member. Used for credit-bearing study abroad or intern abroad programs. Deadline August 1.

Dependents

American Legion scholarships – Dependents
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation – Dependents of active/reserve/veteran Marines/Corpsmen attached to Marine units.
Scholarships for military children – Check in December of each year for program details.
Society of the 1st Infantry Division scholarship – Children/grandchildren of 1st ID veterans. Spring deadline.

For veterans wounded/injured/disabled and their families and family members of deceased service members

Kansas application for a waiver of tuition/fees for dependents and spouses of deceased military personnel
Folds of Honor scholarships – Spouses, dependents of America's fallen and disabled service members.
Freedom Alliance Scholarship – Children of military personnel killed/permanently disabled in an operational mission/training accident.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation scholarships
Paralyzed Veterans of America scholarships for PVA members and their immediate family members.
Veterans United Foundation Scholarship for the surviving spouse or child of a deceased service member from a service-related death OR a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability.

Scholarships that require future service

DOD SMART Scholarship Program – Scholarship to pay full tuition, housing stipend, health insurance, supply allowance, supplies summer internships and employment placement at DoD facilities upon degree completion.
Army Reserve Minuteman scholarship
Air Force ROTC scholarships
Army ROTC scholarships
Marine Officer Navy ROTC scholarships
Navy ROTC scholarships

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Scholarships for Military-Affiliated Students

KU Military-Affiliated Scholarships

Note: If you have never applied for a KU scholarship before, you must sign and date the general application, then re-click the scholarship link to get the full application.

Note: If you have never applied for a KU scholarship before, you must sign and date the general application, then re-click the scholarship link to get the full application.

Outside Scholarships

All Military Affiliations

Veterans/Military

Spouses

Dependents & Spouses

All Military Affiliations

Veterans/Military

Spouses & Dependents

Dependents