Scholarships for Military Families

These 10 hand-curated scholarships are open to Military Families. 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.

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Varies United States Any level

Fallen Heroes Fund Scholarship

Community Foundation of West Texas

Amount
Varies; funding cannot exceed the cost of a four-year degree at Texas Tech University
Deadline
Feb 1, 2027

A spouse or biological, adopted, or stepchild of a U.S. service member or first responder who died on active duty on or after September 11,…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Dolphin Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Dolphin Scholarship Foundation

Amount
$1,500–$4,000 per year; renewable Dolphin Scholarships may provide up to $16,000 total
Deadline
Mar 15, 2027

A qualifying submarine-force dependent child, stepchild, or spouse pursuing a first associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or accredited trad…

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Partial United States Any level

Folds of Honor Higher Education Scholarship

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

Massachusetts Public Service Grant

Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance

Amount
Full annual tuition at a Massachusetts public college, or up to the annual tuition charged by UMass Amherst at an eligib
Deadline
May 1, 2027

Massachusetts residents who are qualifying children or widowed spouses of fallen public servants or service members and attend an eligible …

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Partial United States Any level

Daedalian Foundation Descendant Scholarship

Daedalian Foundation

Amount
$1,000–$3,000
Deadline
Current application available; deadline is not published by the Foundation

A U.S.-citizen direct descendant of a qualifying Daedalian member who is pursuing a bachelor’s or higher degree leading toward commissioned…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Scholarships for Military Children

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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Partial United States Undergraduate and graduate

New Hampshire Scholarships for Orphans of Veterans

New Hampshire Department of Education

Amount
Up to $2,500 per year
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026 (past deadline)

New Hampshire residents ages 16–25 whose qualifying veteran parent died on active duty or from a service-connected disability.

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