The brave men and women of the Armed Forces sacrifice a lot for our nation. Many scholarship providers want to give back by offering scholarships open only to military service members, veterans, and their dependents. Below are scholarships for military service members, veterans, and military and veteran spouses and dependents.

AMVETS College Support Scholarship
Sponsor: AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: July 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are the son, daughter, step-child, grandchild or step-grandchild of a current member of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary.

AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
Sponsor: AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: July 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current members of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary or a son/daughter, step-son/daughter or grandchild, or step-grandchild of a current member and be in at least his/her second year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university.

Naval Intelligence Essay Contest
Sponsor: U.S. Naval Institute | Naval Intelligence Professionals
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2026
Description: Contest is open to enlisted personnel – active duty, reserve and retired-from any the nation’s sea services. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to naval intelligence.

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Scholars Program
Sponsor: Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
Amount: Up to $6,250
Closing Date: Monthly – all documents due to the program team by the 15th of each month
Description: Program is open to children – whether natural, by marriage or adoption – who have lost a parent in the line of military duty, during combat or peacetime. All branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard) and all components (active, reserve and guard are covered). 

Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others
Sponsor: Delaware Department of Education
Amount: Tuition and fees at your college (see website for specific details)
Closing Date: Completed application is due 6-8 weeks before classes begin
Description: Program is open to residents of the state of Delaware between the ages of 16 and 24 years of age whose parent was a resident of Delaware at the time of death or declaration of mission in action or prisoner of war status.

Wells Fargo Veterans Emergency Grant Program
Sponsor: Wells Fargo
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: There is no application deadline, but grants will be awarded on an ongoing basis until funds are exhausted.
Description: Grant program is open to honorably-discharged veterans and spouses of disabled veterans who have served in the United States military. Applicant must be a student who is already enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate study.