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Air Force Aid Society
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Since its inception in 1942, the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) has been committed to helping Air Force members and their families realize their academic goals. The centerpiece of the Society's education initiatives is the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program which provides $2000 grants to sons, daughters, and spouses of Air Force members. More information and application instructions can be found on the Air Force Aid Society's website.
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Air Force ROTC Scholarships
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Air Force provides full tuition scholarships for qualified students in their junior and senior year. Scholarship recipients are limited to students with superior academic records who have been previously accepted for enrollment in the Air Force ROTC programs at Charleston Southern University. Textbook fees, a $300-$400 stipend per month, and other reasonable fees are also paid. Applications should be made through the Professor of Aerospace Studies, Charleston Southern University, (843) 863-7149 or (843) 863-7144.
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Horatio Alger Military Scholarship
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The Horatio Alger Military Scholarship is reported to be the first national scholarship specific specifically for Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans. The Horatio Alger Association will distribute a total of $10 million in scholarships to honorably discharged American veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. To be eligible, veterans must have served in Afghanistan or Iraq in 2001 or later and must demonstrate U.S. citizenship, financial need, and the intent to pursue bachelor's degrees. The deadline for applications is April 15th. Stars and Stripes reports that the $5,000 scholarships are to be paid directly to the schools in $1,250 increments over four years. For more information on the scholarships, including an online application, visit www.horatioalger.com/scholarships_military.
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Army Emergency Relief
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The Army Emergency Relief offers scholarships to students that are dependents and spouses of Army soldiers. View their website for application deadlines and award amounts.
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The Fund for Veterans' Education
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The Fund for Veterans' Education provides scholarships to veterans who served in Afghanistan or Iraq since Septemberr 11, 2001. For more information visit their website at www.veteransfund.org.
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NMFA Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program
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The National Military Family Association’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarships are awarded to spouses of Uniformed Services members (active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees, and survivors) to obtain professional certification or to attend post secondary or graduate school. Scholarships range in amount from $500 to $1,000, and the number awarded each year varies depending on funding. For additional information, visit the National Miliarty Family Association (NMFA) website.
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Military Order of the Purple Heart
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The program is administered by the National Headquarters of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) with funding provided by the Service Foundation of the Order. To be eligible, applicants must be a child or grandchild (natural, adopted, or step-) or the spouse of a MOPH member in good standing; be a citizen of the United States; be a graduate of an accredited high school; have a capacity for advanced academic achievement or the potential for technical proficiency demonstrated by a 3.5 GPA based on a 4.0 grading system; and be enrolled in a full-time program of studies in a college or trade school. Applications and additional information about MOPH may be accessed on the Worldwide Web at: www.purpleheart.org/Membership/Public/Programs/Scholarships.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
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The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provides educational assistance to the children and unremarried spouses of deceased service members. More information and application instructions can be found on the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society website.
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Lucile Parrish Ward Veterans Award
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The Lucile Parrish Ward Veterans Award is available to any veteran of the Armed forces of the United States whose service in the military caused a delay in the pursuit of a music career. The amount of the award is $2000. To be eligible a student must have a high school diploma or GED, and be accepted or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, in pursuit of an undergraduate, Masters, or Doctoral degree in the field of music. Application forms may be obtained from NFMC Headquarters, 1336 N. Delaware St. Indianapolis, 46202-2481 or downloaded from the National Federation of Music Club website, Telephone (317) 638-4003, Fax (317) 638-0503, or contact the chairman, Mrs. Eva L. Johnston, 4015 Devon St. Huntsville, AL 35802-1017, Telephone and FAX (256) 881-9020.
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Troops to Teachers
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Troops to Teachers is a cooperative project between the U.S. Department of Education and the South Carolina Department of Education. Troops to Teachers is a federally funded program to assist retired and separated members of the Armed Forces, as well as Guard and Reserve personnel with obtaining certification and employment as teachers. More information can be found on the SC Department of Education Troops to Teachers website.
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Spouses to Teachers
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Spouses to Teachers is a Department of Defense project designed to assist spouses of active duty and reserve military members to become public school teachers. More information can be found on the Spouses to Teachers website.
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VA Mortgage Center.com's Military Education Scholarship Program
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VA Mortgage Center.com awards three $1000 scholarships each May and November to students with eligible ROTC or military affiliation. Scholarship recipients must be full-time students or planning to enroll full-time within the year and are chosen based on essay submissions. More information and application instructions can be found on VA Mortgage Center.com's website.
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Links to Other Military Scholarships
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Commissaries Scholarships
www.commissaries.com
Comprehensive Scholarships
gibillexpress.com
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
www.marine-scholars.org
MOAA Scholarship
www.moaa.org/education
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