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  • American Legion Legacy Scholarships
    Deadline: April 1
    Amount: Up to $20,000
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    Sponsor: American Legion

    Eligibility: Applicants must be the children or adopted children of a parent who was in the U.S. military and died in active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Students must be high school seniors or high school graduates pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate study in the U.S.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 North Pennsylvania Street
    P.O. Box 1055
    Indianapolis, IN 46206

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  • Armed Forces / Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship
    Deadline: Open year round
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Idaho State Board of Education

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Idaho residents and the children or spouse of a military member who is determined to be imprisoned or missing in action or a public safety officer who is killed or becomes totally and permanently disabled. Students must be enrolled in an academic or professional-technical program at North Idaho College, Lewis-Clark State College, College of Southern Idaho, College of Eastern Idaho, University of Idaho, Boise State University, Idaho State University or College of Western Idaho.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    650 West State Street,
    3rd Floor
    Boise, ID 83702

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  • Guy M. Wilson Scholarship
    Deadline: January 4
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Michigan

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan who are planning to attend a Michigan college or university and who are the sons or daughters or grandchildren of veterans. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide proof of a parent's military service record and an indication of their abilities to fulfill their goals and intentions. They should send scholarship information to their county district committee person.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A
    Lansing, MI 48915

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  • Heroes Promise
    Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education/Heroes Promise

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Oklahoma who are children of any person killed after Jan. 1, 2000, in the line of duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces or who died after Jan. 1, 2000, as a result of an injury sustained while in the line of duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Students must enroll within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education prior to the age of 21.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
    Oklahoma City, OK 73104

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  • Iowa War Orphans Educational Assistance
    Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Amount: $600-$11,844
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    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Iowa. Students must also attend an institution of higher education within the state of Iowa.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    7105 NW 70th Avenue
    Johnston, IA 50131

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  • James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship
    Deadline: May 17
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: Kaufman & Stigger PLLC

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky or Indiana residents and U.S. military veterans or spouses or children of a veteran living or deceased. Students must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled students at a two- or four-year college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    7513 New La Grange Road
    Louisville, KY 40222

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  • Jon C. Ladda Memorial Foundation Scholarship
    Deadline: March 15
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Jon C. Ladda Memorial Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children of United States Naval Academy graduates or Navy members who served in the submarine service. The Navy member or Academy graduate must have died on active duty or have 100 percent disability and be medically retired. Applicants must also be accepted and enroll in an accredited institution of higher learning.

    How to apply: Applications are available by mail.

    P.O. Box 55
    Unionville, CT 06085

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  • New Mexico Children of Deceased Veterans Scholarships
    Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Amount: Full tuition plus stipend
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    Sponsor: New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services

    Eligibility: Applicants must be children between the ages of 16 and 26 whose parent was a veteran who was killed in action or who died of a battle-related injury. The waiver covers tuition at any state funded college or university as well as a $150 per semester stipend to help cover books or fees.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 2324
    Santa Fe, NM 87504

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  • NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans
    Deadline: June 30
    Amount: $450
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    Sponsor: NYS Higher Education Services Corporation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be New York residents and must have been living in New York at the time of Armed Forces service. Applicants are eligible for the award if their parent(s) were killed during a period of war or national emergency, if they were reported missing, taken as a Prisoner of War, or suffered 40% disability as a result of service.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    99 Washington Avenue
    Albany, NY 12255

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  • South Carolina Tuition Program for Children of Certain War Veterans
    Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Amount: Full tuition waiver
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    Sponsor: South Carolina Division of Veterans' Affairs

    Eligibility: Veteran must be awarded a VA Disability Rating of 100%, Permanent and Total by US Dept. of Veterans' Affairs (CH 35). If not 100%, P&T, veteran must be one of the following: Purple Heart, Congressional Medal of Honor or Missing in action. A one-year SC residency requirement for both veteran and dependent child. Students must attend a state-supported college, university or technical school in South Carolina. Applicants must be 26 years old or younger.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    VA Regional Office
    6437 Garners Ferry Road
    Suite 1126
    Columbia, SC 29209

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  • South Dakota Reduced Tuition - Children of Deceased Servicemen/women
    Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Amount: Full tuition
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    Sponsor: South Dakota Board of Regents

    Eligibility: Applicants must be South Dakota residents who are under the age of 25. The deceased parent must have been a resident of South Dakota for at least six months before entering the service and must have died while enlisted from any cause.

    How to apply: Applications are available from your financial aid office.

    306 East Capitol Ave
    Suite 200
    Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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  • VA Essay Scholarship
    Deadline: September 30
    Amount: $20,000
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    Sponsor: VA Mortgage Center

    Eligibility: Students must be a surviving spouse or child of a deceased veteran from the U.S. military, and be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university by the spring semester of the following school year. Students must also be comfortable sharing personal stories and aspirations with the Veteran's United Foundation and willing and able to provide requested documentation in a timely manner.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2101 Chapel Plaza Court
    Suite 107
    Columbia, MO 65203

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  • Vocational Technical Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: $400
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    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Nebraska

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Nebraska and must be veterans or veteran connected.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Department Headquarters
    P.O. Box 5227
    Lincoln, NE 68505

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  • William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship
    Deadline: January 4
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Michigan

    Eligibility: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    212 N. Verlinden Avenue, Ste. A
    Lansing, MI 48915

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