Top 78 Scholarships for Veterans in April 2024

The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship, offered by the American Bus Association, aims to increase diversity in the transportation, travel, and tourism industry by supporting individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups. Eligible candidates include those with physical or sensory disabilities, children of wounded U.S. or Canadian military veterans, and veterans themselves. Join the American Bus Association in breaking down barriers and creating a more inclusive future for all.Show Less

Are you a female college student pursuing a STEM major who has served in the U.S. armed forces or are enrolled in an ROTC program? If so, you may be eligible for the Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship! The scholarship is open to female college STEM majors who are current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, are in ROTC programs, or descend from veterans or AFCEA members. This scholarship honors Colonel Kathleen Swacina and her accomplishments with the AFCEA to support the community and support students who persevere when faced with adversity. Every year, one applicant receives a $1,500 scholarship to use towards their education. If you are passionate about STEM and have a personal connection to the Armed forces, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (ACFEA) War Veterans Scholarship is funded by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (ACFEA), an international organization striving to be the premier information technology, communications, and electronics association for professionals in international government, industry, and academia worldwide. Each year, their War Veterans Scholarship awards $2,500 to multiple persons on active duty and honorably discharged military veterans who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM field. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from Texas looking to attend an in-state institution to study medicine? Further, are you the descendant of a veteran or a veteran who served in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion? If so, the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas Past Presidents' Parley Medical Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to multiple college-bound Texas high school seniors who are looking to study medicine and are a veteran or descended from a veteran who served in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion. To apply, interested students must submit a completed application that must be signed off by an American Legion Auxiliary Unit. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Maine Vietnam Veterans Scholarship Fund, founded in 1985, provides scholarship support to Maine veterans of the United States Armed Services who served in the Vietnam Theater and their descendants. All applicants must submit the required documents which "may include applications, transcripts or grade reports, letters of recommendation, and the Student Aid Report from the FAFSA." The FAFSA requirement will be waived for those students unable to submit a FAFSA because of visa or immigration status. If you're a veteran of the United States Armed Services from Maine who served in the Vietnam Theater, or the descendants of such an individual, don't miss out on this opportunity to receive funding for your post-secondary education! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Kansas resident and veteran who is attending a public institution of higher education in Kansas? If so, you may be eligible for the Kansas Military Service Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship expenses the tuition and fees for multiple eligible Kansas residents and veterans. To be eligible, applicants must (1) have served in military service in international waters or on foreign soil in support of military operations for which they received hostile fire pay for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001, or served less than such 90 days because of injuries during such military service, (2) have received an honorable discharge (or under honorable conditions, a general discharge) from military service or is still in military service, and (3) be able to provide copies of military discharge papers (DD-214 form) or active duty orders. If you're a veteran from Kansas pursuing a post-secondary education, and you fit these criteria, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

On To the Future (OTF) is a scholarship opportunity for those pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited North American institution or recent college graduates residing in North America. This scholarship is open to individuals from the following underrepresented communities in the geosciences: low-income, people of color, first-generation, non-traditional, women, veterans, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons with disabilities. Applicants must have never attended a GSA Connects annual meeting. If you fit this criteria, we encourage you to apply - don't take this opportunity for granite! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Introducing the Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship, a tribute to a remarkable individual, veteran, and source of joy who departed this world too soon. In addition to his military career, Bryent was also a magician with kids, an animal enthusiast, and above all, a source of laughter and joy. In his short time on Earth, Bryent forged unbreakable bonds, cherished values, and countless cherished memories. In honor of his legacy, the Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship has been established to provide support to military veterans, their children, and spouses who have endured the hardships of PTSD resulting from their service. This scholarship is open to all military veterans, military spouses, and children of military veterans currently pursuing their education. To apply, share your journey with military service-related PTSD and its impact on your life, as well as your aspirations of utilizing your experiences to assist fellow veterans currently grappling with PTSD.Show Less

Are you a college student who is a PVA (Paralyzed Veterans of America) member, the spouse of a member, or an unmarried child (under 24 years of age) who is dependent (as defined by the IRS) on a PVA member for principal support? If so, you may be eligible for the Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 and $2,500 each, respectively, to part- and full-time college students who meet the eligibility criteria. If you are a member or are related to a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Bernard Rotberg Memorial Grant is available to direct descendants of Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America members in good standing. If the member has passed away, they must have been in good standing at the time of their death. All members, including posthumous, must have joined before the January 1st three years prior to the year of the application deadline. To apply, send your application to the appropriate Department Commander, and keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The United States Army Warrant Officers Association Scholarship Foundation Program is an incredible opportunity for USAWOA members and their families to receive financial assistance for higher education. The Foundation's mission is to ensure that those who dedicate their lives to defending our country can provide their loved ones with the opportunity to pursue formal higher education. If you're under 23 years old and the child, grandchild, or dependent stepchild of a USAWOA member in good standing, or the spouse of a member in good standing, you're eligible to apply. To qualify, you must be in your senior year of high school or higher and plan to attend an accredited American college/university or a vocational/technical institution on a full-time basis. Don't miss out on this chance to secure a sound financial future for yourself and your family! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Max R. and Irene Rubenstein Memorial Grant is a scholarship opportunity for veterans who have served in the U.S. Army. To be considered, applicants must submit an essay between 400 to 500 words, written in English on an 8-and-a-half by 11-inch paper. Additionally, applicants must provide proof of honorable military service, such as a copy of a DD-214 or military ID card. To submit your application, please include the subject line "National Achievement Program" when emailing your packet. Don't miss out on this chance to receive the Max R. and Irene Rubenstein Memorial Grant! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less