Top Scholarships for Military Dependents in August 2025
August 25, 2025


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Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Antonie Bernard Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChris ThomasAmount
$1,100Deadline
Nov 07, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Antonie “Tony” Bernard Thomas by supporting a student who is pursuing higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Military service member, police officer, or family of military or police
1Joseph C. Lowe Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLowe FamilyAmount
$600Deadline
May 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Joseph C. Lowe by supporting students who share his love of history and community improvement.- Education: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: Volunteering or community service
- Major: History
2CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJennifer RuckerAmount
$755Deadline
Apr 05, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of CW4 Savidge by shining a light on mental health challenges among active-duty service members and veterans.- Education Level: Undergraduate freshman or sophomore
- Field of Study: Mental health, social work, counseling, or a related field
- Background: ROTC or the armed forces
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
3Niche College No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 6 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.All students are eligible4Monti E. Hall Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiniup Public Infrastructure and Affordable Housing CorpAmount
$1,000Deadline
Oct 27, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is rooted in Monti E. Hall’s spirit, aiming to support veterans who are returning to school and pursuing their own educational journey.- Education Level: Current or prospective undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: U.S. military veteran
5Bill E. Wood Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Wood FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Dec 31, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Bill E. Wood and the love he spread by supporting students as they pursue their dreams.- Field of Study: Civil service or ministry
- State: Arkansas
6A Heroes Family Scholarship
Funded byFirst Responders Family FoundationAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 30, 2026Education Level
AnyAs one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.- Education Level: High school senior or above
- Background: Lost a parent/guardian or spouse in the line of duty including those in law-enforcement, fire, or military
7Best Greens Powder Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship
Funded byLive it UpAmount
$3,000Deadline
Apr 01, 2026Education Level
AnyIn recognition of the burden higher education can place on military families, this scholarship seeks to give back to these dedicated families to honor their sacrifices.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Family Background: At least one parent has served in the U.S. military
8Roy Nelson Memorial Scholarship in Engineering
Funded byLinda NelsonAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 19, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Roy Nelson by supporting students who share his commitment to engineering and service.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Engineering
- State: New Jersey
9Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byVaillancourtAmount
$1,200Deadline
May 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Evan James Vaillancourt by helping students pursue nursing careers.- Field of Study: Nursing
- Background: Community service or volunteering experience
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior
10Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship
Funded byBryent SmothermonAmount
$1,000Deadline
May 14, 2026Education Level
AnyTo honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.- Background: Military veteran or child of a military veteran
11SrA Terry (TJ) Sams Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship
Funded byTJ Sams Memorial Foundation Inc.Amount
$500Deadline
Jun 20, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of TJ Sams, Jr. by supporting students who are planning to enlist in the military.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: Enlisted in the military or planning to enlist
- Field of Study: Civil Engineering
12Alkenyatta Al Wilson Scholarship
Funded byJACOPRI INCAmount
$750Deadline
Jul 23, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Alkenyatta Wilson by supporting students who want to make a difference in their communities.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner13Lauren Czebatul Scholarship
Funded byNick SchellerAmount
$5,590Deadline
Aug 04, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Lauren Czebatul by supporting students looking to pursue a higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior
- Financial Status: Low-income
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Extracurriculars: Sports & Volunteering
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner14Brandon M. Greber Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDeborah O'Connell / John ShinnAmount
$4,500Deadline
Sep 30, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory and legacy of Brandon M. Greber by supporting students who are interested in a career in the military, as they pursue higher education to protect our country.- Education Level: High school junior or senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Plans to enter the military
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner15Patriots Path Scholarship
Funded byNavy Yacht Club Long BeachAmount
$5,000Deadline
Jul 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support JROTC and ROTC participants by making college more affordable and accessible.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Involvement: ROTC or JROTC
- GPA: 3
- State: California
Scholarship is awarded to
5 winners16Michael J. Burns Military Children Scholarship
Funded byJason BurnsAmount
$1,200Deadline
Sep 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor Michael J. Burns’ legacy of giving by supporting students from military families who need financial assistance to pursue their educational goals.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: From a military family
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner17Donald Mehall Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTheresa MehallAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jun 25, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Donald Mehall by supporting students who are connected to servicemembers.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Spouse or dependent of a veteran
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner18Military Student Debt Grant
Funded byPettableAmount
$2,015Deadline
Aug 07, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support military veterans by helping them pay off their debt and take care of their mental health.- Background: Military veteran
- Financial Status: Has student loans
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner19Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship
Funded byStoy FamilyAmount
$2,450Deadline
Mar 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: Tidewater Tech
- State: Virginia
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Combination/maritime welding program
- Background: Great attendance record
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner20WiseGeek No-Essay Military Appreciation Grant
Funded bywiseGEEKAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 16, 2022Education Level
AnyThe WiseGeek Military Appreciation Grant is a $500 debt forgiveness grant open to those who are currently serving, plan to serve, or have already served in the US military.- Service: Active, former, or future service member of the US military
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner21Praccess Veterans Education Grant
Funded byPraccessAmount
$5,000Deadline
May 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support five students who are facing economic hardship in paying for their education.- Career: Military Veteran
- Location: Los Angeles County, CA residents
- Status: Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) Discharge
- Finances: Debt related to attendance at an accredited community college, 4-year college or university, or graduate school.
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners22Commander Estabrook Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEstabrookAmount
$1,000Deadline
May 19, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support graduating JROTC cadets or undergraduates in ROTC programs in Oklahoma.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Oklahoma
- Involvement: ROTC or JROTC
- Background: Community service or volunteering experience
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner23Nonie Weikum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKristi StolzenbergAmount
$500Deadline
May 31, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor Nonie Weikum’s life by supporting a military spouse pursuing their education.- Marital Status: Military spouse
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner24Major La-Goge W. Graham Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGraham FamilyAmount
$2,500Deadline
Jul 25, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor Major La-Goge W. Graham and support graduating JROTC cadets or undergraduates in ROTC programs in the United States.- Involvement: JROTC or ROTC
- Education Level: High school junior or senior or undergraduate
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner25SSG Adrian Valdez Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byValdez FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Aug 15, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the sacrifice of SSG Adrian Valdez Jr. by supporting JROTC & ROTC cadets and/or students who are interested in a career in the military, as they pursue higher education to protect our country.- Areas of Interest: JROTC, ROTC, or Military service
- Education Level: High school juniors or seniors, or undergraduate students
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner26Bernard W. Creque III Scholarship
Funded byCrequeAmount
$2,000Deadline
Oct 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support students who are family members of fallen soldiers.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: Is a family member of a fallen soldier
Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners27Brandon Tyler Castinado Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTimothy HunterAmount
$500Deadline
Dec 20, 2023Education Level
AnyThe Brandon Tyler Castinado Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Brandon by supporting college students pursuing post-secondary education in nursing fields.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate students
- Field of Study: Nursing
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner28Veterans Next Generation Scholarship
Funded byRichard and Stephanie YounkinsAmount
$650Deadline
Jan 16, 2024Education Level
AnyIn recognition of all that veterans have done for our country, this scholarship seeks to support the children of U.S. military veterans so they can pursue higher education.- Family: Child of a veteran
- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner29Appily Adult Learners Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 01, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is perfect for anyone over the age of 25 who is considering going back to school to start or complete their Bachelor's degree.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
2 winners30
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are hundreds of scholarships available for children of veterans. Family members and military spouses of veterans or active duty military members can find financial aid that aims to help them pay for college in recognition of their family's selfless service to the country. Whether you're an independent child or spouse of someone in the United States Armed Forces, the Marine Corps, or the United States Coast Guard, among other military branches, you can receive military-dependent scholarships.
On Bold.org, there is no limit to how many scholarships you can apply for or earn. You can even apply and earn several scholarships in more than one category. In fact, you are encouraged to apply for more than one scholarship in order to maximize your chances of receiving significant tuition assistance. Bold.org's mission is to combat student debt and help students who are in financial need through scholarships. Veterans can apply for multiple scholarships to fund their postsecondary education.
Whether military dependent scholarships can be renewed or not depends on the particular scholarship program. Carefully read and review the terms and conditions of each scholarship. Some scholarships are granted for just one academic year, while others offer the possibility of renewal throughout the entire duration of your program.