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Scholarships

Many organizations provide financial aid and scholarships for veterans like you looking to continue their education. Explore the list below for scholarships and grants for veterans, active military personnel, and family members of veterans:

SCHOLARSHIPS

Name of ScholarshipAmountDescription 
$3000Financial assistance for pursuing an undergraduate degree. 
See linkAwarded to veterans, sons, daughters, and grandchildren of veterans as well as of deceased veterans. 
VariousScholarship for servicemembers and spouses 
$1000Scholarships for veterans 
$500Provided to dependents of Ohio servicemembers killed in action. 
See linkAssistance for veterans transitioning from military to civilian law enforcement. 
$3000Scholarship for Kent State veteran students. Annual deadline is April 1. 
See linkScholarships for children of deceased veterans. 
See linkScholarships for veterans studying math, statistics, chemistry, physics, or engineering. 
$1000Scholarship for veterans who want to use their education to help fellow veterans. 
See linkVeterans who served under Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom. 
$5000For dependents to study abroad. 
See linkScholarships for any military personnel who have transitioned from Active Duty to reserve or civilian. 
See linkAwarded to recipient of a purple heart or a direct descendent of a veteran who received a purple heart. 
$3000 per yearAssistance in pursuing academic goals. 
$1000Awarded to a Special Forces veteran pursuing a degree. 
See linkAssistance in veterans who are pursuing careers in counseling military personnel.
Can be used for KSU masters in School Guidance and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
 
Up to 100% of in-state tuitionThe Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship awards tuition to the children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans.
May 15 deadline.
 
See linkAssistance to veterans who are pursuing further education. 
See linkA variety of scholarships for nursing students. For veterans or family members of veterans. 
$1000Available to students who are veterans and/ or are from underrepresented groups in their first semester of the MLIS program. 
See linkSVA offers a variety of scholarships to for veterans and service-members of various backgrounds each year.
Deadlines and award totals vary by year.
 
$5000For veterans, service members, and related family members. May 1 deadline. 
$1000-$2500Assistance to Army women and their children in achieving their goals and aspirations. 
Trumbull County Disabled Veterans Chapter 11 Scholarship$1000For children or grandchildren of a disabled veteran or Purple Heart recipient. Email scholarships@kent.edu 
$5000For veterans, service members, and related family members.  
Biannual/ $2000Committed to enhancing the lives of veterans and military families nationwide. 
$3000 per scholarship25 $3000 dollar scholarships annually to VFW members who are currently serving or who have been discharged within the 36 months before the Dec. 31 deadline. 
$1000 per grantWells Fargo's emergency grants ensure veterans and spouses of disabled veterans already enrolled in postsecondary education are able to stay in school. 
$7000 per yearRenewable scholarships for veterans or spouses of disabled veterans. 
$500 per yearDecember 31 deadline for active duty military members or veterans. 
  • This  can help you locate scholarships that best fit your needs.
  •  provides tuition assistance (75 - 100%) to qualified members of the Ohio National Guard.

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