Scholarships for Military Children Program

The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to unmarried military dependent children under the age 23 who possess a valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. The program provides $2,000 scholarships to eligible students whose parent(s)/sponsor(s) are active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force. Students must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree or a community/junior college designed to allow for a direct transfer into a four-year program. High school applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 basis, while college applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. The program awards 500 scholarships annually and requires an essay as part of the application process.