The Scholarships for Military Children Program

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/12/2023

Closes: 2/15/2024

The Scholarships for Military Children Program recognizes children of active duty or retired military members of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, work experience, and participation in school, community, and volunteer activities. At least one recipient will be selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received.

Win up to

$2,000

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

Child of a U.S. active-duty or retired service member (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy)

Possess a valid U.S Uniformed Services ID card (Benefits number required)

Minimum 3.0 GPA for high school students, minimum 2.5 for college students

Seeking a bachelor's degree (including those enrolling at a community college and transferring to a 4year school) as a full-time student

Participate in extracurricular activities and community service

Work

Details

Pursued Degree Level

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

Location

Country: US

Minimum GPA

2.5

Armed Service Branch

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard

Armed Service Status

Active Duty, Retired

Activities

Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Work

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