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MIA/POW Scholarship

Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/2/2025
Closes: 10/1/2026

The MIA/POW Scholarship is available to spouses and dependents of veterans who are either Missing In Action, a Prisoner of War, died while on active duty, or was disabled during service. The veteran must have been an Illinois resident to qualify. Dependents or unmarried spouses who are planning to pursue a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree are welcome to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Dependent (natural, stepchild, or adopted child), or spouse of an MIA, POW, 100% disabled, or deceased veteran who was a resident of Illinois
  • Resident of Illinois
  • High school senior, undergraduate student, on academic break, or not currently enrolled
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Attending or planning to attend school in Illinois

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Not Enrolled, On Academic Break
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: IL
    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
    Retired, Veteran, POW/MIA, KIA
    Situation
    Child of Deceased Parent, Child of Disabled Parent, Spouse disabled, Widow, Widower

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