Last updated on August 25, 2025
Top Military Spouse Scholarships to Apply for in August 2025
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Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship
Funded byDr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.Amount
$3,805Deadline
Jun 13, 2026Education Level
AnyThe Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship will support the academic endeavors of one student who has struggled with or has been impacted by someone who struggles with mental health.All students are eligible1Boatswain’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
2Rose Browne Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
Funded byMarie Browne-Lileika & Meredith JoseAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Rose Browne by supporting students who are pursuing nursing degrees.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing an RN, BSN, or MSN degree
3Bill 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
4A 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
5Best 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
6Bryent 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
7Emma Jane Hastie Scholarship
Funded byZenobia HastieAmount
$1,800Deadline
Jan 10, 2025Education Level
AnyThe Emma Jane Hastie Scholarship aims to support an undergraduate junior or senior with a devotion to serving those around them.- Education level: Undergraduate juniors or seniors
- Field of study: Medicine, Counseling, Military, Hospitality, Municipal work, or related fields
- Background: Volunteer work or community service
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner8Michael 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 winner9Donald 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 winner10Military 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 winner11Veteran's Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 09, 2020Education Level
AnyThe Veteran's Scholarship will support a veteran or a dependent of a veteran in their journey through college and academiaAll students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner12Little Bundle Supermom Scholarship — College Award
Funded byLittle BundleAmount
$2,000Deadline
Jun 30, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship supports single moms, children of single moms, or people whose lives have been impacted in positive ways by single moms.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner13Bold Moments No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Jun 30, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will go to the student with the boldest image and story submission.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner14Bold Independence Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who strive to be independent in their daily lives.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner15WiseGeek 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 winner16Tri-Lams Family Scholarship
Funded byLam FamilyAmount
$5,000Deadline
May 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support middle-class students so they can afford higher education with less reliance on loans.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California (Alhambra Unified School District preferred)
Scholarship is awarded to
5 winners17Commander 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 winner18Nonie 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 winner19Supermom Scholarship
Funded byOrganicBabyFormula.comAmount
$2,000Deadline
Jan 28, 2023Education Level
AnyIn recognition of the unique challenges faced by single mothers, this scholarship seeks to support single mothers, the children of single moms, and those who have been impacted by them.- Background: Single mother or the child or loved one of a single mother
- Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate
Scholarship is awarded to
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