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.ORG Websites Hosting Scholarships

Websites ending in .org typically represent nonprofits such as foundations; philanthropic and cultural institutions; religious, civic, arts, social and fraternal organizations; health and legal services; clubs; and community volunteer groups. Use all scholarship search engines only after reviewing their terms of agreement.

1. Fisher House
For: Service members, spouses and children 

The Fisher House has awarded more than $35 million dollars to 14,000 military children.

2. Enlisted Association of the National Guard 
For: Members of EANGUS

• CSM Virgil R. Williams Scholarship
• Patriot Scholarship
• Colorado Technical University
• Columbian Southern University
• Grand Canyon University
• Indiana Wesleyan University
• Sonoran Desert Institute
• University of Phoenix
• USAA 

3. National Guard Association of the United States
For: Members of NGAUS

• AFBA - $5k
• The Van Hipp Heroes Scholarship Fund for those WIA
• Leonardo DRS Guardian Scholarship Fund for children of KIA

4. 25 Great Scholarships for Members of the Military and Their Families

5. The American Legion
For: Dependent children of American Legion members

President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Legion Act on July 30, 2019, opening up membership (and scholarships) to any of the 6 million living Veterans who served during so-called peacetime eras.

6. Veterans of Foreign Wars
For: Service members and Veterans; up to $5k

7. AMVETS
For: Veterans and dependents of Veterans 

• One $4,000 scholarship and two $12,000 Caccomo scholarships to deserving Honorably Served Veteran or Active-Duty members.
• One $4,000 scholarship to a deserving spouse of an Honorably Served Veteran or Active-Duty members.
• Three $4,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship to deserving graduating high school seniors (child or grandchild) of an Honorably Served Veteran or Active-Duty members.

8. Folds of Honor
For: Children K-12 and those seeking a first bachelor's degree; up to $5k 

9. Student Veterans of America ($12k)

• Google SVA Scholarship
• John Edelman Scholars Scholarship
• RTX Patriot Scholarship
• Comcast NBC Universal-SVA Scholarship

10. DOD STEM Opportunities

• Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program
• Full tuition and education-related educational expenses (meal plans, housing and parking not included)
• Stipend paid at a rate of $30,000 to $46,000 a year depending on degree level (may be prorated depending on award length)
• Summer research internships ranging from 8 to 12 weeks
• Health Insurance allowance of up to $2,500 per academic year 
• Miscellaneous allowance of up to $1,000 per academic year 
• An experienced mentor at one of the Sponsoring Facilities
• Employment placement at a DoD facility upon degree completion
• Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
• Tuition and mandatory fees of up to $30,000 per year at the college of your choice
• Housing and travel entitlements available during summer employment (if the distance between NSA and the school exceeds 75 miles)
• Year-round salary
• Guaranteed continued employment with NSA after graduation
• Annual leave, sick leave and paid federal holidays
• Health and life insurance
• Participation in federal retirement plans 

11. National Guard Bureau Spouses’ Club (NGBSC): 
For a parent, spouse, or guardian must be an individual, either officer, enlisted, or civilian, affiliated (stationed/assigned to work: NGB Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center (TARC) in Arlington, VA, the Pentagon, and the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) at Joint Base Andrews, MD) with the National Guard Bureau (NGB) in the VA / MD / DC.

12. Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Award
For Dependents of Service Members between the ages of 13 and 18 years-old.

• $10,000 each
• Laptop/computer
• Other donated gifts

13. Pat Tillman Education Scholarship

• For: Veterans and actively serving military service members from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard, who have served in both pre-and post-9/11 eras.
• For: Current spouses of veterans or active serving military service members, including surviving spouses.

14. Council of College and Military Educators (CCME)
For: Actively serving military service members, veterans and dependent children who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees, certifications, and licensures. CCME normally awards approximately twenty-five $1,000 scholarships per year.

15. Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH)

• For: A Purple Heart recipient who is a member of MOPH.
• For: The spouse of a Purple Heart recipient who is a member of MOPH.
• For: The direct lineal descendent (child, step-child, adopted child, grandchild, step-grandchild, or great grandchild) of a Purple Heart recipient who is a Member of MOPH.
• For: The spouse, widow/widower, or direct lineal descendent as defined above of a service member killed-in-action or who died of wounds. 

16. Special Operations Fund

• For: Dependent Gold Star students of Special Operations special mission units.

17. George C. Morton Special Operations Association (SOA) Scholarship Award 

• For: Children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of a SOA member in good standing.
• For: Children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of an individual who was KIA or MIA while serving in a Special Operations unit that would have been eligible for SOA membership.
• Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited junior/community college or a four-year college/university.

18. Special Operations Warrior Foundation

• For: Every person who falls under United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), in any capacity.
• For use at four-year private and public schools, two-year community colleges, vocational-technical training, and career institutions.

19. Army Women’s Foundation

• For: Women who have served or are serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard.

• For: the lineal descendant of a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard

20. The Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship Fund
For: Dependent daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States military.

21. American Association of University Women
For: Immigrants and children of immigrants in the US pursuing full-time graduate degrees at a US institution.

22. Daughters of the American Revolution

• For: US citizens.
• Must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the US.
• Multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
• Multiple awards in various categories available.
• Awards based on academic excellence, field of study commitment and/or financial need.

23. Army Scholarship Foundation

• For: Dependent spouses and children of regular Army active duty, active Army Reserve, or active Army National Guard members in good standing.
• For: Dependent children of former Army members who received an honorable discharge or medical discharge, or who were killed while serving.

24. Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Scholarship Program

• For: Current AAAA members and their spouse, dependent child, grandchild or unmarried sibling.
• For: Also the spouse, dependent child, grandchild or unmarried sibling of a deceased member.

25. Army Emergency Relief Scholarships
For: Dependent spouses and children. Multiple and potentially renewable awards in various categories available.

26. Non Commissioned Officer Association (NCOA) Scholarship
For: Dependent children (under age 25) and spouses of current members of the NCOA.

27. AAFES Retired Employees Association (AREA) Scholarships
For: Children of active, retired or deceased AAFES U. S. payroll employees or military personnel assigned to the AAFES.

28. Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship Program

• For: PVA members, the spouse of a member, or an unmarried, dependent child (24 or younger).
• Full-time or part-time students in an accredited U.S. college or university.

29. Lewis-McChord Family Member Scholarship Fund
For: Dependent children or spouses residing within a 50-mile radius of JBLM.

30. Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarship
Multiple awards in various categories available.

31. Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships
Multiple awards in various categories available.

32. Ron Brown Scholar Program 
For: US African American high school seniors with financial need.

33. Gates Millennium Scholars
For: Minority (African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students) high school seniors with financial need.

34. The David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund
For: US public high school seniors with GPA above 2.5.

35. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) scholarships
For: High school and undergraduate college students pursuing a degree in architecture.

36. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation scholarships
For: master’s and doctoral counseling students.

37. Regneron Science Talent Search
For: High school seniors who have conducted independent science, math or engineering research.

38. National Merit Scholarship Program
For: High school students with outstanding scores on the PSAT/NMSQT.

39. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
For: US high school seniors.

40. The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
For: Immigrants and children of immigrants in the US pursuing full-time graduate degrees at a US institution.

41. Hispanic Scholarship Fund 
For: Students of Hispanic heritage enrolled full-time at a US accredited, public/not-for-profit, four-year university or graduate school.

42. Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
For: Students who have completed one semester of college at a HACU-member institution.

43. League of United Latin American Citizens
For: High school seniors, undergraduate & graduate students of Hispanic heritage enrolled in college full-time.

44. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
For: College students who are minorities and are pursuing careers in engineering and computer science.

45. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
For: College seniors planning to attend graduate school in pursuit of a career in public service.

46. Alpha Kappa Alpha
For: College sophomore (and above) full-time students.

47. Mike Rowe Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship Program
For: Students enrolled in an approved trade/vocational program (list on website) at an accredited two-year college, vocational, or technical school, or other approved technical institute in the United States – four-year degree/bachelor programs are NOT eligible.

.COM Websites Hosting Scholarships

Websites ending in .com typically represent for-profit organizations. Use .com search engines cautiously and be aware you could get bombarded with offers if submitting inquiries directly to those sites.

1. U.S. Veterans Magazine
For: Service  members, spouses and children
A variety of scholarships available to service members in any branch, Veterans, military spouses and families.

2. Scholarships.com
For: Service members, spouses and children
There are a number of military college scholarships available to service members, Veterans and military families, as well as scholarships that require no affiliation to the military.

3. AffordableColleges.com
For: Service members, spouses and children
There's a wide range of scholarships available to service members and Veterans.  This website also includes a list of scholarships for military spouses and children.

4. CollegeRecon.com
For: Service members, spouses and children
A list of 20+ scholarships available to the military community. 

5. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

• Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program

• An opportunity to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion. Students pursuing degrees related to engineering, science, mathematics, architecture, oceanography and operations research are encouraged to apply.  Creates a highly skilled Department of Defense (DoD) STEM workforce that competes with the dynamic trends in technology and innovation to protect national security.

• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship

• For those pursuing a doctoral degree in a STEM discipline, the NDSEG Fellowship confers high honors upon its recipients and allows students to attend the U.S. institution of their choice to pursue a doctoral degree in a supported STEM discipline. NDSEG Fellowships last for three years and pay for full tuition and all mandatory fees, plus a monthly stipend and up to $1,000 a year in medical insurance (this excludes dental and vision insurance).