These 7 hand-curated scholarships are open to Military Dependents. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.
Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate and graduate
Closes in 26 days
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
- Amount
- Full tuition and mandatory-fee waiver; Tier 2 students may also receive a stipend
- Deadline
- Nov 1, 2026
Eligible spouses and children of qualifying disabled, deceased, missing, or captured service members attending Virginia public institutions.
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Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate
Arkansas Division of Higher Education
- Amount
- In-state tuition, housing, and mandatory fees at an eligible Arkansas institution after applicable benefits
- Deadline
- Jul 1, 2027
An eligible spouse or dependent child of a qualifying Arkansas military member or public-service hero who is an Arkansas resident and will …
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Partial
United States
Any level
Folds of Honor Foundation
- Amount
- Up to $5,000 per academic year, limited to $2,500 per term and actual unmet need
- Deadline
- Mar 31, 2027
A spouse or dependent child of a qualifying fallen or disabled U.S. service member with documented unmet need who will attend an eligible U…
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
San Diego Council, Navy League of the United States
- Amount
- Up to $15,000 per academic year for tuition, books, and academic-related fees for a maximum of four years; maximum poten
- Deadline
- Apr 30, 2027
California graduating seniors who are dependent children of qualifying Navy or Marine Corps personnel, meet the academic threshold, demonst…
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Partial
United States
Any level
The Folded Flag Foundation
- Amount
- Up to $7,500 for fall and spring; up to $5,000 for summer
- Deadline
- May 1, 2027
A spouse of any age or child under 26 of qualifying fallen U.S. military or government personnel who documents enrollment, eligible educati…
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Fully funded
United States
Any level
Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services
- Amount
- 100% waiver of tuition and all mandatory fees at participating Maine public institutions
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted through the live state form; apply before the intended enrollment term
Spouses and dependent children of qualifying Maine-connected veterans who attend a participating Maine public institution, apply for Pell, …
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Fisher House Foundation
- Amount
- $2,000
- Deadline
- 2027–28 application opens in December 2026; closing date TBA
An unmarried military dependent child under age 23 with a valid USID card who will pursue eligible full-time undergraduate study and meets …
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