Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2023

Closes: 4/1/2024

The Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans support the educational goals of Florida residents. Dependent children or spouses of Florida veterans who are planning to pursue a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies

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

Child or spouse of a veteran who had Florida listed as home of record when entered service and is either deceased of a service-connected disability sustained while on active duty, disabled with service-connected 100% total and permanent disabilities, or classified as a prisoner of war (POW) or missing in action (MIA)

Resident of Florida

Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree

Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for a degree program or 180 clock hours for a certificate program

Planning to attend school in Florida

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Aged 16 to 22 (if child) **or**

Married to a qualified veteran whose residence is listed as Florida, or the spouse of a deceased veteran who is unremarried and who applies within 5 years after the veteran's death

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

Location

Country: US
State: FL

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

Armed Service Status

Veteran

Situation

Married

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