These 7 hand-curated scholarships are open to Surviving Spouses. 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.
Varies
United States
Any level
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
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
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
Undergraduate
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
- Amount
- Full tuition up to the highest tuition charged at a New Jersey public institution
- Deadline
- Oct 1, 2026 (past deadline)
New Jersey-resident children and surviving spouses of qualifying first responders killed in the line of duty.
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Partial
United States
Any level
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
- Amount
- Up to $18,071 for a four-year or graduate program or $7,393 for a two-year program in 2026–2027, subject to tuition, fees, credits, and funding
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026 (past deadline)
A surviving spouse or qualifying dependent child of a Minnesota public safety officer killed in the line of duty, enrolled in an eligible M…
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Partial
United States
Any level
Hope For The Warriors
- Amount
- Varies; paid directly to the school for tuition, books, and required supplies
- Deadline
- Sep 30, 2026 (past deadline)
Spouses of fallen post-9/11 service members who are pursuing eligible education at an accredited U.S. college, university, or trade school.
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
- Amount
- Up to $7,500 for 2026–27, or $3,750 per semester
- Deadline
- Oct 1, 2026 (past deadline)
Full-time undergraduates who are dependent children or surviving spouses of qualifying New Jersey residents lost because of the September 1…
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