Description: The John McCain International Scholarship for the Children of Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) provides $5,000 awards for child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.
Eligibility: Dependent children of active duty military members in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard who are enrolled as full-time undergraduates and receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid.
Information: Gilman-McCain Scholarship
Deadline: February 1
Description: Given its particular interest in supporting the education of U.S. Veterans, the Foundation seeks to award scholarships to U.S. Veterans. The Foundation especially seeks students who have seen combat, particularly US Army Vets holding a Combat Infantryman’s Badge. Veterans from all the services are eligible to apply and the committee considers those with a Combat Action Badge, those who have suffered a serious injury due to combat action (such as a missing limb), or received a Purple Heart, as highly worthy.
Eligibility:
Information: 2025 Application; Berkman Foundation
Description: The scholarship assists with academic expenses, and can be used for tuition and fees, living expenses, and books. Tillman Scholars can expect an average award of $10,000.
Eligibility: Veteran and active-duty military service members from all branches of the U.S. Military including National Guard and Reserve; Current spouses of veterans or active-duty service members, including surviving spouses; Service members or spouses pursuing a degree as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student.
Information: Tillman
Deadline: February 1
