Scholarship Information
Here is a collection of sites containing scholarship information specifically for military, veterans and their families. You can also 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:
- Dec. 1, 2018: Priority date to file the FAFSA
- May 1: Priority deadline for Kansans applying for state aid
Check out KU scholarships for military-affiliated students |
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Scholarships and financial aid resources for undergraduates and graduates
- Kansas Board of Regents Scholarship Information – Most have a priority deadline of May 1.
- National Guard Educational Assistance Program Application (fifth one down on the KBOR list)
- Air Force Association Scholarships – Military/veterans/spouses/dependents.
- 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 Nov. 1.
- 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 Spouse Scholarships – Deadline June 30. Check website during fall for the next application cycle.
- Military Officers Association of America Education Assistance
- Military.com Educational Assistance Programs Information
- Tillman Military Scholars – Application opens in February.
- VFW "Sports Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" for E-5 or below military/veterans, given twice a year.
- David Resnick & Associates - grants for veterans. Deadline is July 1.
- Raytheon Patriot Scholarship - Any eligible U.S. Army student veteran. Deadline is April 26.
- Army Nurse Corps Association's Scholarship Program - For eligible nursing students who are serving or have previously served in any branch of a component of the U.S. Army. Deadline is March 30.
- Women's Overseas Service League - For eligible women who are committed to advancement in military or other public service careers. Deadline is March 1.
- AMVETS - Scholarship opportunities for veterans, active duty, guard/reserves, children, and grandchildren of veterans.
- Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Education Foundation - To eligible active duty, reserve, retired, or honorably discharged veterans of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Deadline is April 15.
- Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program - Program closed; check back in Jan 2020 for the 2020 program application and guidelines
- AT&T Veterans Scholarship - Scholarship essay contest for veterans. Deadline is June 30.
- Hope For Kansas Heroes Endowment - For eligible honorably discharged veterans. 2020-21 academic year scholarships will open in Fall 2019.
For undergraduates only
- 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.
- Scholarships for military children – Check in December of each year for program details.
- American Legion Scholarships – Dependents.
- American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship – Veterans, spouses, dependents who are Legion members.
- Society of the 1st Infantry Division scholarship – Children/grandchildren of 1st ID veterans.
- AAPG Military Veterans Scholarship Program – Veterans in geoscience programs. Opens Feb. 15; closes May 1.
- Air Force Aid Society – Scholarships, grants, loans for veterans, spouses, dependents.
- Army Emergency Relief Scholarships – Spouses/dependents. Deadline is April 1.
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation – Dependents of active/reserve/veteran Marines, Corpsmen attached to Marine units.
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society – Interest-free loans and grants for veterans, spouses, dependents. Opens Nov 1 - May 1.
- ThanksUSA – Spouses/dependents. Opens April 15.
For veterans wounded/injured/disabled and their families and family members of deceased service members
- KU's Wounded Warrior Scholarship – Veterans with service-connected disabilities and their family members.
- Kansas application for a waiver of tuition/fees for dependents and spouses of deceased military personnel
- Folds of Honor scholarships – Spouses and 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
