Scholarships for Children & Dependents of Veterans
Air Force Aid Society (General Henry “Hap” Arnold Grant): Awards $500 to $4,000 grants based on financial need for dependent children of Air Force and Space Force personnel. Veterans
Scholarships for Military Children (Fisher House Foundation): Awards $2,000 to unmarried military dependent children under 23 who have a valid USID card.
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship: Provides up to $20,000 per year (renewable) for children of post-9/11 active-duty personnel who died on duty, or up to $5,000 per year for children of post-9/11 veterans with a 50% or higher VA disability rating.
Folds of Honor Scholarships: Offers up to $5,000 per year for children and spouses of fallen or disabled service members to cover private K-12 schooling, college, or trade school.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Grants: Provides need-based education assistance and grants for dependent children and spouses of Navy and Marine Corps service members (active-duty, retired, or deceased).
Federal VA Education Benefits (Alternative/Supplement)
- Post-9/11 GI Bill & Yellow Ribbon Program: Covers tuition, housing, and books for eligible veterans, with the Yellow Ribbon Program helping cover out-of-state or private school tuition gaps.
- Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA / Chapter 35): Provides education and training benefits to eligible dependents of veterans who died or are permanently and totally disabled from service-connected conditions.
- DEAP / Fry Scholarship: Supports children and surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001.