2026–27 Scholarships for Veterans and Military Families

These scholarships are for veterans, active-duty service members, ROTC students, and military family members. Eligibility differs a lot between them, so read who qualifies on each page.

11 scholarships open now$61,000 in top listed awardsbusiest month: March 2027 (7)

Open scholarships

Sorted by deadline, soonest first
  1. AFCEA War Veterans Scholarships$2,500 Nov 30, 2026 · 42 days leftCollege · Nationwide · GPA 3+ · No essay listed
  2. Military Family Support Trust$12K Feb 1, 2027 · 105 days leftNationwide · No essay listed
  3. The eLearners Scholarship for Military Personnel, Veterans$1K Feb 28, 2027 · 132 days leftNationwide · No essay listed
  4. Naval Officers' Spouses' Club Scholarships$2K Mar 1, 2027 · 133 days leftHigh School Seniors · Nationwide · No essay listed
  5. 911 Promise Scholarship$15K Mar 15, 2027 · 147 days leftCollege, Graduate · Nationwide · GPA 2+
  6. S&G Scholarship for VeteransVaries Mar 15, 2027 · 147 days leftNationwide
  7. BBB Military Line Ethics Scholarship$2,500 Mar 20, 2027 · 152 days leftHigh School Seniors · Connecticut · No essay listed
  8. Vandenberg Spouses' Club College Scholarships$100–$500 Mar 21, 2027 · 153 days leftHigh School Seniors, College · California · GPA 3+ · No essay listed
  9. FBSA Merit Scholarship$5K Mar 22, 2027 · 154 days leftNationwide · No essay listed
  10. Corvias Purple Tassel College Scholarship$20K Mar 30, 2027 · 162 days leftHigh School Seniors · Nationwide · No essay listed
  11. Kansas Military Service Scholarship$500 May 1, 2027 · 194 days leftKansas · No essay listed

Common questions

How many scholarships for veterans and military families are open right now?

There are 11 open scholarships on this list as of October 19, 2026. 1 close in the next 60 days.

What is the largest scholarship for veterans and military families?

Corvias Purple Tassel College Scholarship is the largest, at $20,000. 10 of the 11 list an award amount; the rest vary or are set by the provider each year.

Do scholarships for veterans and military families require an essay?

2 of 11 ask for an essay or personal statement in the requirements we have. 9 list no essay. The next deadline is AFCEA War Veterans Scholarships on November 30, 2026.

Last checked October 19, 2026. Scholarships are removed once their deadline passes.