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Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefit Scholarship

Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 8/1/2026
Closes: 10/2/2026

The Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefit Scholarship provides financial assistance to dependents of eligible U.S. Armed Service veterans with a 100% permanent and total disability rating, or was KIA, died from a service-connected disability as a result of service, at the time of death were totally and permanently disabled due to a service-connected disability, or were POW/MIA. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Maine are welcome to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Spouse or dependent child of a U.S. Armed Service veteran with a 100% permanent and total disability rating, or was KIA, died from a service-connected disability as a result of service, at the time of death was totally and permanently disabled due to a service-connected disability, or was a POW/MIA
  • Spouse or dependent child of a U.S. Armed Service veteran who entered service from Maine or has been a resident for at least 5 years prior to application
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Attending or planning to attend school in Maine
  • Aged 22 or younger (child)

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Maximum Age
    22
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: ME
    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
    POW/MIA, KIA, Veteran

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