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These 3 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.
Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate
Closes in 40 days
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
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
Closes in 39 days
Hope For The Warriors
Amount Varies; paid directly to the school for tuition, books, and required supplies
Deadline Sep 30, 2026
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
Closes in 40 days
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
Amount Up to $7,500 for 2026–27, or $3,750 per semester
Deadline Oct 1, 2026
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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