Scholarships for Surviving Spouses

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.

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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 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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Fully funded United States Undergraduate

New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits Program

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 Public Safety Officer's Survivor Grant

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 Restoring Family Scholarship

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 World Trade Center Scholarship

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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