The Pat Tillman Foundation provides grant money for military veterans to attend two-year trade school programs through the Tillman Military Scholars Program. These educational grants are awarded in varying amounts to help veterans pay the costs associated with pursuing higher education, including tuition, fees, books, room and board, and even child care. Tillman Military Scholarships may be renewable in some cases. Criteria for selection include demonstrated financial need, educational and career ambition, record of achievement, record of community service and essay quality. The annual deadline for application is April 30. Interested students should visit the Pat Tillman Foundation website for more information.
Pat Tillman Foundation
2121 South Mill Avenue
Suite 214
Tempe, AZ 85282
480-621-4074
pattillmanfoundation.org
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association makes grant money available to disabled veterans attending a two-year trade school through the AFCEA Educational Fund Disabled War Veterans Scholarship. These scholarships provide funds of $2,500 each and are awarded twice a year. To be eligible, an applicant must be a disabled U.S. veteran who is attending school at a U.S. institution and must be pursuing a degree related to math, science or technology. The annual deadlines for application fall on April 1 and November 1. Interested students should visit the AFCEA website for more information.
AFCEA Educational Foundation
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
703-631-6100
afcea.org
The Fund for Veterans' Education provides scholarship assistance to veterans who want to pursue higher education at accredited two-year and four-year institutions after leaving active duty. These scholarships are awarded in varying amounts based on both financial need and the length of military service. To be eligible, a veteran must have served for a minimum of 60 days in Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001. Scholarships are also available to veterans who did not meet the 60-day requirement due to an injury sustained during active military service. The annual deadline for application is November 3. Interested students should visit the Veterans' Fund website for video information about the program and to download an electronic application.
veteransfund.org