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  • Alaska Sea Service Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 14
    Sponsor: Navy League Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students and the dependent children or spouses of Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. Students must legally claim Alaska as their state of residence.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2300 Wilson Boulevard
    Suite 200
    Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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  • American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California Educational Assistance General $1,000 Scholarships
    $1,000
    March 16
    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California

    Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    San Francisco War Memorial Building
    401 Van Ness Avenue
    Suite 319
    San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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  • American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California Educational Assistance General $2,000 Scholarships
    $2,000
    March 16
    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California

    Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must attend a California college or university, be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have not begun college because of illness or need and demonstrate need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    San Francisco War Memorial Building
    401 Van Ness Avenue
    Suite 319
    San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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  • American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California Educational Assistance General $500 Scholarships
    $500
    March 16
    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California

    Eligibility: One of applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    San Francisco War Memorial Building
    401 Van Ness Avenue
    Suite 319
    San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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  • AMVETS Children/Grandchildren Scholarships
    $1,000-$4,000
    April 30
    Sponsor: AMVETS National Headquarters

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or documented extenuating circumstances. They must be United States citizens and children or grandchildren of U.S. veterans. They must show academic potential and financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4647 Forbes Boulevard
    Lanham, MD 20706-4380

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  • Armed Services YMCA Annual Essay Contest
    Varies
    April 30
    Sponsor: Armed Services YMCA

    Eligibility: Applicants must be K-12 students who are children of active duty or Reserve/Guard military personnel. Entrants up to eighth grade should write an essay of 300 words or less. High school entrants should write an essay of 500 words or less.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    7405 Alban Station Court
    Suite B215
    Springfield, VA 22150-2318

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  • Children of Veterans Tuition Grant
    Up to $2,800
    As soon as possible after October 1
    Sponsor: Michigan Student Aid

    Eligibility: Applicants must be older than 16 and less than 26 years of age who are the natural or adopted child of a Michigan veteran who died or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of military service. Students must be enrolled at least half-time, be Michigan residents for one year prior to program application, and be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or approved refugees. Applicants must not be in default on a Federal student loan.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Student Scholarships and Grants
    P.O. Box 30462
    Lansing, MI 48909-7962

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  • Clark Law Group Scholarship
    $1,000
    November 29
    Sponsor: Clark Law Group

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university as undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and children of a current or former military service member. An essay is required to be submitted on a provided prompt.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    8226 Douglas Avenue
    Suite 802
    Dallas, TX 75225

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  • Collins Aerospace Scholarship
    $2,500
    March 14
    Sponsor: Navy League Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to enroll in an engineering, aviation or science curriculum at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2300 Wilson Boulevard
    Suite 200
    Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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  • Doctors Network Marines Scholarship
    $1,000
    June 30
    Sponsor: Doctors Network

    Eligibility: Applicants must be active or former members of the United States Marines or attending or planning to attend an accredited four-year or two-year college in the United States with at least one parent or spouse who is an active or former member of the United States Marines.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    719 Franklin Avenue
    Brooklyn, NY 11238

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  • Guy M. Wilson Scholarship
    $500
    January 22
    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Michigan

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan who are planning to attend a Michigan college or university and who are the sons or daughters or grandchildren of veterans. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide proof of a parent's military service record and an indication of their abilities to fulfill their goals and intentions. They should send scholarship information to their county district committee person.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Suite A
    Lansing, MI 48915

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  • Hanscom Air Force Base Spouses' Club Scholarship
    Varies
    March 13
    Sponsor: Hanscom Officers' Spouses' Club

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children or spouses of retired, deceased or current active duty members of any branch of the military. They must hold a valid military ID card. Children of military members must be high school seniors.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of military ID are required.

    75 Grenier Street
    Unit 8888
    Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

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  • Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 31
    Sponsor: Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania

    Eligibility: Candidates must be residents of Pennsylvania and must be enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program at an institution located in Pennsylvania. They must be active duty military, veterans, military spouses, veterans' spouses or the children of active duty military or veterans. Candidates are nominated for this award by the deans and department heads in the school of nursing at their institutions. Selection of award recipients will be determined by lottery.

    How to apply: Candidates are not required to submit an application for this award. Instead, the dean or department head of the candidate's school must submit a formal nomination to the scholarship committee.

    3605 Vartan Way
    Suite 204
    Harrisburg, PA 17110

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  • Military Veteran Scholarship
    $1,000
    December 6
    Sponsor: Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. military veterans, current service members in the U.S. military or the children of a veteran or current service member. Students must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    945 North Stone Avenue
    Tucson, AZ 85705

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  • Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California

    Eligibility: Applicants must be California resident high school students planning to attend a California college or university, be American Legion Auxiliary members with three years as a Junior and be the children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of a veteran.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    San Francisco War Memorial Building
    401 Van Ness Avenue
    Suite 319
    San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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  • Past President's Parlay Scholarship
    Varies
    May 1
    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas

    Eligibility: Applicants be be residents of Texas and plan to attend an educational institution in Texas. Students must pursue their education in the field of medicine. Applicants must be the descendants of veterans who served during the Persian Gulf, Panama, Grenada, Vietnam, Korea, WWI or WWII wars. Awards will be based on need, goals, character, citizenship and objective. Applicants must submit a letter stating their objectives and three letters of recommendation, including one letter from a clergyman. Students must also provide a copy of DD214 and transcripts.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 140407
    Austin, TX 78714

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  • RADM William A. Sullivan, USN (Ret) Scholarship
    $10,000
    March 14
    Sponsor: Navy League Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to students who will seek a degree in science or engineering and currently reside in San Diego, California.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2300 Wilson Boulevard
    Suite 200
    Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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  • Subic Bay-Cubi Point Scholarship
    $10,000
    March 15
    Sponsor: Navy League Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education. Only dependents or direct descendants of a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy or U.S.-Flag Merchant Marines or who are active members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps are eligible to apply. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2300 Wilson Boulevard
    Suite 200
    Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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  • USS Mahan Scholarship
    $10,000
    March 14
    Sponsor: Navy League Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Preference is given to descendants of members of the USS Mahan.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2300 Wilson Boulevard
    Suite 200
    Arlington, VA 22201-5424

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  • William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship
    $500
    January 22
    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Michigan

    Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Suite A
    Lansing, MI 48915

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  • Women Marines Association Scholarship Program
    Up to $5,000
    March 31
    Sponsor: Women Marines Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be sponsored by a Women Marines Association member. They must have served or be serving in the Marine Corps or Reserve, be a direct descendant, sibling or descendant of a sibling of a member of the Marines or have completed two years in a Marine JROTC program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, copy of sponsor's membership card, photo, three letters of recommendation, proof of Marine or ROTC status or relationship to a Marine and proof of draft registration (for males) are required.

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    Dottie Stover-Kendrick
    P.O. Box 134
    Stilwell, KS 66085

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