The Army Scholarship Foundation awards many scholarships to military wives of active duty soldiers and National Guardsman. $500 to $2,000 in scholarships are awarded each year. Candidates must be high school graduates and enrolled in an accredited college or university. Scholarships are only open to wives who are 30 years or younger. Candidates must fill out an online application, file a Free Application for Federal Aid (FASA), submit an essay, show evidence of a spouse's active service and provide her tax returns from the prior year. Deadline is May 1st.
The Army Scholarship Foundation
11800 Preston Rd., Suite 670
Dallas, TX 76230
703-551-1357
armyscholarshipfoundation.org
The Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship is sponsored by the National Military Family Association. This scholarship is available to wives of active duty, retired and reserve soldiers. The association awards scholarships from $500 to $1,000 to pay for fees, tuition, room and board, GED programs, professional certifications and undergraduate and graduate studies. Applicants must complete a survey of questions and a written essay in addition to the application.
National Military Family Association
2600 N. Van Dorn Street, Suite 104
Alexandria, VA 23302
703-831-7642
militaryfamily.org
The Vice Admiral E.P. Travers Scholarship is awarded to wives of active duty Marines and Navy sailors only. Scholarships are given in an amount up to $2,000. Wives must be enrolled in a vocational, technical, or university to be considered. In addition, applicants must demonstrate a financial need and carry a 2.0 GPA if awarded a scholarship. Wives, who do not receive scholarships, can apply for a low-interest loan up to $3,000. Deadline is May 1st.
Navy-Marine Corps. Relief Society
875 N. Randolph St., Suite 225
Arlington, VA 22204
703-686-4760
n-mcrs.org
The General Emmett Paige Scholarship awards wives of active duty soldiers or veterans. The scholarship gives fifteen $2,000 awards each year to cover books, supplies, room and board and tuition. Applicants must be accepted by a university and carry a 2.4 GPA if awarded the scholarship. Applicants must submit an application, show proof of husband's military service, his military identification and provide two written letters of recommendation from professors. Deadline is March 1st.
AFCEA Foundation
4500 Fair Lakes Ct.
Fairfax, VA 22013
afcea.org