Montana War Orphans Scholarship

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2024

Closes: 12/31/2024

The Montana War Orphans Scholarship offers need-based financial assistance to the children of the U.S. armed forces stationed in Montana who were killed in action or died from an immediate injury resulting from the Afghanistan, Iraq, Korean War, Vietnam, or the World War II conflicts. Graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students seeking a certification or degree are welcome to apply.

Award Amount Varies

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

Children of the U.S. armed forces who have been Montana residents at the time of entry into service, and were killed in action or died from an immediate injury resulting from Afghanistan, Iraq, Korean War, Vietnam, or World War II

Resident of Montana

High school senior or undergraduate student

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

Aged 25 or younger

Exhibit academic achievement

Demonstrate financial need

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

Maximum Age

Location

Country: US
State: MT

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

KIA

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