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USM has several scholarships that are offered through the Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families. You must have a student ID and be set up through to apply.
Below is a list of the scholarships and their descriptions:
- BMCS James F. Williamson, USN (Ret.) and LTC Drebon D. Light, USA (Ret.) Military Annual Scholarship - The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in any major who is a Navy or Army veteran or service member, or who is a child of a Navy or Army veteran or service member. The student must present military discharge papers (DD-214) showing honorable, medical or general discharge, or proof of eligibility to the USM Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families.
- Congressman G.V. Sonny Montgomery USM Veteran/Military Annual Scholarship – The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a military veteran, active-duty service member, member of the Mississippi National Guard or a member of the Air Force or Army ROTC programs. Preference will be given to a Junior.
- Dr. Ronald R. Lubritiz Military Veterans Scholarship Endowment – The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who is enrolled in the pre-medical program who is a veteran or spouse or child of a veteran. If no student meets the criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to any student who is a veteran or spouse or child of a veteran.
- Henry "Herbert" Johnston Veterans Scholarship Endowment -The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in any major who is a veteran or who is a spouse or child of a veteran. Preference will be given to an Air Force Veteran who is qualified for veteran benefits through the GI Bill Educational Fund.
- Jacob Meek Memorial Scholarship Endowment - The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who is a veteran or spouse or child of a veteran. Preference will be made for a student with any type of documented disability. Second preference is given to a student with financial need.
- Joseph and Barbara Niezgoda Veterans - Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families Scholarship - The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide one-time scholarship monies for eligible students for the Advancement of Studies. To be eligible for this scholarship, student must be an honorably discharged Air Force military veteran (or in the process of transitioning out of the military) or Air Force Family Member, GI Educational Fund recipient, and enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at The University of 51¶şÄĚ Mississippi. Consideration will be given to GPA, campus and community service.
- Katherine Brown Military Scholarship Endowment - The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to students who are active military personnel, veterans or bootstrappers; or dependents of military personnel, veterans or bootstrappers.
- Major General Rexford H. Dettre, Jr. Duty-Honor-Country Annual Scholarship - The purpose of this fund is to provide a one-time scholarship for an eligible University of 51¶şÄĚ Mississippi student who is a military veteran or active duty service member (to include National Guard and Reserve component). In honor of the scholarship namesake, eligible students must have demonstrated a commitment to the values of Duty, Honor and Country along with a resolute desire of service to others. Students must submit a single page double-spaced essay describing the meaning of “Duty, Honor and Country” as it applies to their respective lives. Consideration will be given to proven leadership experience, cumulative GPA, campus and community service. The student must present release from military service documents (DD-214) or other proof of scholarship eligibility.
- Military Order of the Purple Heart Annual Scholarship - The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to eligible Military Order of the Purple Heart recipients, and/or their spouse or children. To be eligible for this scholarship, the students must be a Military Order of the Purple Heart recipient military veteran or spouse or child of a military veteran, and be enrolled at The University of 51¶şÄĚ Mississippi as an undergraduate or graduate student. Consideration will be given for GPA, campus involvement, community service and USM Student Veterans of America Chapter engagement. Students must provide military discharge papers (DD-214) or proof of eligibility for having been awarded the Purple Heart.
- Milton and Ruth Gussow Veterans Scholarship Endowment - The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a student who is a veteran. Preference will be given to a married student with minor children in the home.
- Peyton and Michele Myers Veterans Scholarship Endowment - The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who is a U.S. Veteran, including active military personnel and direct dependents of U.S. Veterans, who has a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 3.25. Preference shall be given to students who are enrolled in Construction Engineering Technology or Special Education. The recipient must have financial need but must not qualify for grant aid.
National Military Scholarships
Allied Van LinesAllied Van Lines just launched a new military scholarship program to help students further their education. Annually, two recipients will be awared 1,000 dollars towards their education. This scholarships is for military logistics/supply chain management and operational management majors as well as an equivalent majors such as business, business operational managment, and other like majors. More information about this scholarship can be found at . As a company, Allied Van Lines would like to offer opportunity to recieve this scholarship in order to alleviate some of the finanical burden that a college tuition presents. American Legion ScholarshipsThe American Legion offers a number of scholarships and other resources to assist young people in their pursuit of higher education. There are opportunities for everyone, including kin of wartime veterans and participants in Legion programs. Web: AMVETS National Service FoundationAMVETS National Service Foundation annually awards scholarships to veterans/active military, their sons, daughters or grandchildren. A son, daughter, or grandchild of a deceased veteran is also eligible. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, the scholarships go to deserving high school seniors, high school JROTC students, and veterans pursuing a higher education. The following scholarships are awarded annually: AMVETS National Service Foundation Scholarships
Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo: Family Foundation Memorial Scholarship
Web: > Programs > Educational Opportunities National Federation of Music ClubsAnne M. Gannett Award for VeteransScholarship to continue music study. This annual award is available to former music
students who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and, at the end of this service,
wish to resume music study to pursue a music career. The NFMC Lucile Parrish Ward Veteran’s AwardScholarship to continue music study. This annual award is available to former music students who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and, at the end of this service, wish to resume music study to pursue a music career. Web: > Competition & Awards > Annual senior Nexstar Foundation’s Troops to Trades ScholarshipsTroops To Trades offers grants, training and job connections for veterans interested in working in a business that provides home or commercial plumbing, heating/cooling/ventilation or electrical services. Training grants are all expense paid and typically last 2 to 4 weeks. In addition, we have a network of service industry businesses throughout the US that are interested in hiring veterans. Our goal is to connect veterans and these businesses. Web: Armed Forces Communications & Electronic Association Educational Foundation (AFCEA)AFCEA offers educational assistance for military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. The following is a partial list of programs, visit website for details. AFCEA General Emmett Paige Scholarships will be awarded to accepted persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to veterans, and to their spouses or dependents, who are currently enrolled full time in an eligible degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Veterans of Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Iraqi Freedom Scholarship. In December 2005, the AFCEA Northern Virginia (NOVA) Chapter contributed $100,000 to the AFCEA Educational Foundation to establish the Iraqi/Afghanistan War Veterans Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund awards annual scholarships to qualified Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to co-sponsor this scholarship opportunity for U.S. War Veterans. AFCEA Disabled War Veterans Scholarships are co-sponsored by Microsoft employees and the AFCEA Educational Foundation, the
$scholarships are offered to active-duty service personnel, honorably discharged U.S.
military veterans, reservists, and National Guard personnel who are disabled because
of wounds received during service in Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan or Iraqi Freedom
Operations. Blinded Veterans Association (BVA)The BVA awards the Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship and Thomas H. Miller Awards Spouses to dependent children of blinded veterans to assist them with their higher education tuition. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit through an application process that is evaluated by a committee. The blinded veteran family member is not required to be a BVA member for the spouse or child to receive a scholarship. Web: Blinded Veterans Association Auxiliary (BVAA)BVAA awards two Renee Feldman scholarships. The scholarships are open to the spouses and children of blinded veterans and membership in BVA is not required. To be eligible for a Feldman scholarship, the applicant must have been accepted at the school of his/her choice. The institution in question may be a vocational school, community college, four-year college, or university. Web: Children of Fallen Patriots FoundationChildren of Fallen Patriots Foundation provides college scholarships to the children of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines who died in combat or in training. Scholarships awarded based on need, and intended to supplement other public and private sources of funding to cover tuition, room and board, or books at any accredited college or university. Amounts based on individual needs and available funding. Web: Daughters of the Cincinnati ScholarshipDaughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship applicants must be high school senior and daughter of a career officer commissioned in the regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Marine Corp (active, retired, or deceased). When requesting application, provide: year in high school, qualifying parent’s rank, and branch of service Web: > Apply for a Scholarship Disabled American Veterans (DAV) AuxiliaryDisabled American Veterans (DAV) Auxiliary supports the National Education Loan Fund which provides interest-free loans to life members of the DAV Auxiliary who are furthering their education at a college, university, or vocational school. The organization has developed an education scholarship program for life members of the DAV Auxiliary who are continuing their education at a college, university, or vocational school. Web: > Membership > Programs Fisher house scholarshipsScholarships for Military Children Programv The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created in recognition of the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. It is the intent of the program that a scholarship funded through contributions be awarded annually for each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide. Military Spouse Scholarshipsv The mission of this education and professional support scholarship program is to help prepare military spouses for meaningful employment and to better contribute to their family’s financial security Heroes' Legacy Scholarshipv The "Heroes' Legacy Scholarships" program honors not only those who have fallen in battle, but all who have died or have become disabled through their active military service since September 11, 2001. The program is open to their dependent unmarried children under age 23. A disability is defined as one that results in the service member being eligible for, and receiving, Traumatic Service members' Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) or a permanent and total disability compensation rating of 100%. Web: Freedom Alliance Scholarship FundFreedom Alliance Scholarship FundThe Fund has awarded scholarships to sons and daughters of American heroes in the last several years. The Fund honors the bravery and dedication exhibited by Americans in our Armed Forces who have sacrificed life or limb defending our country by providing educational scholarships to their children. Applicant must be a high school senior, a high school graduate, or enrolled in an institution of higher learning, including colleges, universities, or vocational schools. Web: > Programs The Horatio Alger AssociationHoratio Alger Military Veterans Scholarship Program provides educational programs and services for members and scholars. The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs. Web: > Scholarship Programs Knights of Columbus Educational FundFrancis P. Matthews and John E. Swift Educational Trust Fund to provide scholarships for dependent children of a member in good standing who died or became permanently and totally disabled as a result of Military service during a time of conflict. Web: > What We Do > Scholarships Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Scholarship Fund provides educational assistance for children of military families. It is based on one of the Association’s founding principles that “education is the cornerstone of a strong Democracy.”
Web: > Access Member Benefits > Educational Assistance Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH)Military Order of the Purple Heart annually offers scholarships. To be eligible to receive a MOPH scholarship, applicant must be:
Web: > Programs > Scholarships Pat Tillman ScholarshipsFounded in 2004, the Pat Tillman Foundation invests in military veterans and their spouses through educational scholarships – building a diverse community of leaders committed to service to others. The scholars chosen show extraordinary academic and leadership potential, a true sense of vocation, and a deep commitment to create positive change through their work in the fields of medicine, law, business, education and the arts. Web: Red River Valley Fighter Pilots AssociationRed River Valley Fighter Pilots Association administers a scholarship made annually to enrolled eligible students, of accredited colleges, universities, technical schools, and career institutions. Eligibility:
Web: Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF)Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) provides college educations to surviving children of fallen Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps special operations personnel who lose their lives in combat or training. SOWF provides for, or identifies funding, to cover the full costs of a public college education: tuition, fees, room, board, books, and supplies. Scholarships offered are all grants, not loans, and can be used in private universities, state or community colleges, and vocational-technical training and career institutions. Web: > Scholarships Thanks USA®Thanks USA® Scholarship Program plans to award 500 scholarships to dependent children, age 24 and under, and spouses of active-duty U.S. military service personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard). Recipients are selected based on financial need; academic record; demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities; and a goal statement. Preference will be given to children or spouses of service personnel killed or injured during active duty. Web: > What We Do > Scholarships Veterans of Foreign WarsThe VFW and one of its major supporters, Sport Clips Haircuts, have again partnered to help our veterans and their families. The VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" will provide service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. It’s just another way to say “thank you” to those who deserve it the most. Web: US AIR FORCE ScholarshipsAir Force Aid Society Education (AFAS) FundAir Force Aid Society Education (AFAS) Fund, since its inception in 1942 has been committed to helping Air Force members and their families realize their academic goals.
Web: > Education Programs Air Force Association (AFA)
Web: > Students > Scholarships Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) and Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF) Scholarship ProgramAir Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) and Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF) Scholarship Program offer a scholarship programs to financially assist the undergraduate studies of eligible, dependent children of the Total Air Force which includes Air Force Active Duty (AFAD), Air National Guard (ANG), and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) enlisted members in active duty, retired, or veteran status. Scholarships are awarded in each program based on the applicant’s academic record, character, leadership skills, writing ability, versatility, and potential for success. Financial need is not a consideration. Web: > Services > Scholarships US ARMY ScholarshipsFoundation of the 1st Cavalry Division AssociationFoundation of the 1st Cavalry Division Association, offers scholarships for up to four years to: 1) Children of those soldiers of the 1st Cavalry Division of the U.S. Army who died, or were totally and permanently disabled to the extent of preventing performance of any work for substantial compensation or profit as a result of wounds received or disease contracted while serving with 1st Cavalry Division in any armed conflict. 2) Children of members of the 1st Cavalry Division Association who died while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division in peacetime. 3) Children and grandchildren of soldiers of the 1st Cavalry Division, USAF Forward Air Controllers and A1E Pilots, and War Correspondents who served in designated qualifying units involved in the battles of the Ia Drang Valley during November 3–19, 1965. Web: > Foundation – Scholarships Society of the 1st Infantry Division Scholarship ProgramSociety of the 1st Infantry Division Scholarship Program offers:
U.S. Army are eligible to compete for these scholarships. Web: > Foundation > Activities > Scholarships 25th Infantry Division Association25th Infantry Division Association has established the following criteria for the Education Memorial Scholarship Awards and the George and Rosemary Murray Scholarship Award:
Web: > The Association > Scholarships Army Emergency Relief (AER)Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a private non-profit organization with the primary mission of providing financial assistance to soldiers and their dependents in time of valid emergency need.
Web: > Scholarships Army Scholarship Foundation (ASR)The Army Scholarship Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to providing college scholarships for undergraduate study to deserving children of current and former members of the U.S. Army, and to spouses of currently serving soldiers. Web: > Scholarships Blackhorse Association (BHA)Blackhorse Scholarship, helps educate the children of Blackhorse Troopers killed in action or incapacitated by wounds. Scholarship candidates must be a child, stepchild, or spouse thereof, or the child of a veteran trooper who served, or is currently serving, with the 11th ACR and current member of the BHA in good standing. Essay required. Web: > Scholarships National 4th Infantry (IVY) Division Association Scholarship TrustNational 4th Infantry (IVY) Division Association Scholarship Trust was created by contributions of officers and enlisted men of the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam as a “Living Memorial” to the men of the Division killed in action or died in the line of duty while serving in Vietnam.
Web: > Scholarships & Donations US NAVY ScholarshipsAnchor Scholarship FoundationAnchor Scholarship Foundation offers 43 scholarships to dependents of active duty or retired personnel who served in commands under the administrative control of Commanders, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic or Pacific Fleets for a minimum of six years after 1975. Applicant must be a high school senior or a college student in an accredited school or equivalent educational institution. Applicant must intend to work toward a BS or BA degree full time. Web: > Eligibility Dolphin Scholarship FoundationDolphin Scholarship and Laura W. Bush Scholarship currently sponsors 127 students. on a competitive basis, to high school or college children/stepchildren (unmarried, under age 24 at time of deadline) of:
This scholarship must be credited towards your tuition and related college expenses (such as fees, books, supplies, and course-required equipment.) Excess funds, if any, may be applied only toward room and board Web: Fleet Reserve Association (FRA)Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to FRA members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Awardees are selected based on financial need, academic standing, character, and leadership qualities Review a partial scholarship listing: FRA Scholarship
Web: > About FRA > Scholarships Game Wardens of Vietnam Association Scholarship FundGame wardens of Vietnam Association Scholarship Fund offers assistance to a graduating high school senior or college freshman who is a descendant of the U.S. Navy Rover Patrol Force (Task Force 116) and in need of financial assistance. “Brown Water Navy” members or any U.S. Military unit who served in direct support of “Operation Game warden.” Web: Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA)Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA) offers scholarships based on financial need, scholarship proficiency, and character. Other factors being equal, preference will be given to an applicant who is a dependent of a member of the FRA and/or LA FRA. Recipients notified after July 1 for the year award it is provided.
Web: > Scholarship Information Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Association (NOSA)Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Association (NOSA) of Mayport Scholarship gives various awards to dependents of active duty or retired Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard service members who have served at least one tour of duty (or currently serve) at Naval Station Mayport or the former Naval Air Station Mayport. Web: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Education Programs help eligible Navy and Marine Corps families pursue their academic goals by providing education financing. Awards are provided solely on the applicant’s financial need and availability of funds, following policies established by the Society’s Board of Directors. Review a partial scholarship listing:
Web: > Services > Education Programs Navy SEAL FoundationNavy SEAL Foundation stands behind all U.S. Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant — craft Crewmen, Naval Special Warfare (NSW) support personnel, and their spouses and children. Scholarships offered:
Web: > Services >Education & Motivation Navy Supply Corps Foundation ScholarshipNavy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to family members (child, grandchild, or spouse) of a qualifying Navy Supply Corps officer or supply enlisted member (active duty, reservist, retired, or prior service) for undergraduate studies at an accredited two- or four-year postsecondary school institution. Web: > Programs Navy Wives Club of America, Inc. (NWCA)Navy Wives Club of America, Inc. (NWCA) Scholarship Foundation awards up to 30 scholarships annually. Those eligible for the grants are the natural born, legally adopted, or stepson or daughter of an enlisted member of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard on active duty, or retired with pay or the son or daughter of a deceased member of these categories. The grants may be used for tuition, room and board, fees and books. The following scholarships are offered. Visit website for details: Mary Paolozzi Member’s Scholarship
Surface Navy Association (SNA)Surface Navy Association (SNA) offers the Vice Admiral Robert L. Walters SNA Scholarship Program. The Scholar receives an academic scholarship awarded for demonstrated leadership, community service, academic achievement, and a commitment to pursuing higher educational objectives. 1) Must be a dependent child, stepchild, ward, or spouse of a Surface Navy Association member. Member must be in their second or subsequent consecutive year of membership. 2) Member can be serving, retired or honorably discharged, and must be a Surface Warfare Officer pin or Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin. Qualified members must serve for a minimum of 3 years on surface ships of the U.S. Navy or a Coast Guardsman, Officer or Enlisted, with a permanent Cutter man Pin. Surface ships include carriers, combatants, amphibious, service force, mine force, tenders, and U.S. Coast Guard cutters of all classes. 3) The 3 years need not be consecutive, but must have been served on active duty. 4) No minimum service period for children or spouses of personnel who died on active duty while serving in a surface ship or cutter. Surface Navy Association scholarships are for studies in an accredited undergraduate or postgraduate institution. Full-time status may be waived in the case of spouses as long as they maintain a course load of 6 semester hours. Web: > Awards Program Wings over America Scholarship FoundationWings over America Scholarship Foundation Mission is to provide college scholarships to dependent children and spouses of all U.S. Navy Personnel — officer and enlisted — active duty, retired, honorably discharged, or deceased who served within Naval Air Forces. Recipients are selected on the basis of scholastic merit and community service. Web: > Scholarships US MARINE CORPS Scholarships1st Marine Division Association1st Marine Division Association provides grants to assist dependents of deceased or 100% permanently disabled veterans of service with the 1st Marine Division in furthering their education toward a bachelor’s degree. Grants are awarded to full time, undergraduate students attending an accredited college, university, or higher technical trade school, up to a maximum of four years. Payments are made directly to the educational institution. Web: > Scholarships 2nd Marine Division Association2nd Marine Division Association only grants scholarships to unmarried sons, daughters, or grandchildren of individuals who are serving or have served with the 2nd Marine Division or unit attached. Applicants must reapply annually. Scholarships granted only to students who are high school seniors, graduates, or enrolled as undergraduates in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school. Web: > Scholarship 3rd Marine Division Association Memorial Scholarship Fund3rd Marine Division Association Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1969, to honor the loss in Vietnam of Division Commander General Bruno A. Hochmuth. As a result, students of Third Marine Division Association members have consistently demonstrated excellence in colleges and universities across the United States. Grants for up to four years of undergraduate study only. Web: > 3rd Marine Division Association Fleet Reserve Association (FRA)Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to FRA members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Awardees are selected based on financial need, academic standing, character, and leadership qualities Review a partial scholarship listing: FRA Scholarship
Web: > About FRA > Scholarships Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA)Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA) offers scholarships based on financial need, scholarship proficiency, and character. Other factors being equal, preference will be given to an applicant who is a dependent of a member of the FRA and/or LA FRA. Recipients notified after July 1 for the year award it is provided.
Web: > Scholarship Information Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc. provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to deserving sons and daughters of current or former U.S. Marines in their pursuit of higher education. Also provide a very limited number of scholarships to children of Navy Corpsmen who serve or have served with Marines. One-year scholarships are awarded annually and are limited to undergraduate studies at accredited educational and/or technical institutions. Additionally, Heroes Tribute are given to the children of Marines and the children of Navy Corpsmen serving with the Marines whose parent is killed in the ongoing Global War on Terror. Current scholarship recipients must reapply each year and are limited to a total of four awards. Web: > Apply Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Education Programs help eligible Navy and Marine Corps families pursue their academic goals by providing education financing. Awards are provided solely on the applicant’s financial need and availability of funds, following policies established by the Society’s Board of Directors. Review a partial scholarship listing:
Web: > Services > Education Programs US COAST GUARD ScholarshipsCaptain Caliendo College Assistance FundCaptain Caliendo College Assistance Fund offered to children of regular, reserve, retired, or deceased enlisted personnel in pay grade E-6 or below. Must write a 500-word essay. Essay topic changes yearly. Web: Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) provides essential financial aid to the entire Coast Guard family, chiefly through interest-free loans, grants, and financial counseling. As an independent non-profit organization, CGMA depends on the generosity of individual supporters to sustain its vital services to the men and women of the Coast Guard. Web: Fleet Reserve Association (FRA)Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to FRA members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Awardees are selected based on financial need, academic standing, character, and leadership qualities Review a partial scholarship listing: FRA Scholarship
Web: > About FRA > Scholarships Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA)Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA) offers scholarships based on financial need, scholarship proficiency, and character. Other factors being equal, preference will be given to an applicant who is a dependent of a member of the FRA and/or LA FRA. Recipients notified after July 1 for the year award it is provided.
Web: > Scholarship Information MS NATIONAL GUARD ScholarshipsMississippi National Guard Noncommissioned Officer Association (MSNCOA) MSNCOA Scholarship applicants must be an unmarried dependent child or the spouse of the sponsor. If the sponsor is deceased, the sponsor must not have remarried. The applicant must be a high school senior or equivalent, or must have at least one full semester remaining toward an undergraduate degree and must attend an accredited university, college, community college, vo-tech, business or trade school. Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to re-apply. The board of directors will determine the number and amount of scholarships each year. Web: Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United StatesCSM Virgil R. Williams Scholarship the CSM Virgil R. Williams Scholarship is the oldest award granted by EANGUS. Each year, $2,000 is awarded to the top applicant(s) from around the United States. The minimum number of scholarships is two; however, depending on the numbers of sponsors more will be awarded. In 2010, ten (10) scholarships were presented. Last year, USAA, GEICO, AFBA & AFI sponsored these awards. EANGUS Auxiliary Scholarship Program EANGUS Auxiliary Members Unmarried, children/step children, grandchildren/step grandchildren (up to age 26), of Annual and Life EANGUS Auxiliary Members Spouses of Annual and Life EANGUS Auxiliary Members are eligible for the EANGUS Auxiliary Scholarship Program. The program offers eligible members the opportunity to apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of: (1) eligibility; (2) scholastic achievement, character, leadership and need; (3) availability of funds for the current year and the number of applicants. Web: For a printable listing of these scholarships, click here. [PDF] Click for a list of additional Scholarships. |