Gilman-McCain Scholarship - Fall

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 8/15/2023

Closes: 10/3/2023

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is named after the late senator John S. McCain to honor his legacy in public service. The need-based scholarship is available to dependents of active duty service members who plan to study abroad or participate in an internship program during their undergraduate career. Students who are seeking an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S. are welcome to apply.

Win up to

$5,000

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Child or spouse of an active-duty military member (including Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, Space Force, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and USPHS Commissioned Corps)

Resident of the U.S.

Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in the U.S.

U.S. citizen or U.S. national

Applied or accepted into a creditbearing study abroad or internship program in a travel advisory of 1 or 2 country

Demonstrate financial need

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

Location

Country: US

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen, U.S. National

Armed Service Status

Active Duty

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