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AREA Scholarship

Army and Air Force Exchange Service
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/2/2026
Closes: 3/27/2026

The AREA Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are natural, legally adopted children or custodial stepchildren of active, retired, or deceased Exchange U. S. payroll employees or military personnel assigned to the Exchange or Working for the Exchange. Students be permanent U.S. residents and be less than 21 years of age. Students planning to pursue postsecondary education are welcome to apply.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Child of active, retired, or deceased Exchange U. S. payroll employee or military personnel assigned to the Exchange
  • Minimum 3.33 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Participation in community service or extracurricular activities
  • Aged 21 or younger

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Maximum Age
    21
    Location
    • Country: US
    Minimum GPA
    3.33
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Armed Service Branch
    Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Army National Guard, Air Force National Guard, National Guard, Merchant Marine
    Armed Service Status
    Active Duty, Retired, KIA
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

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