Military Families 2026 Scholarships Directory

About this scholarship

Annually compiled list for service members, veterans, spouses, and military kids with direct links.

Free for students. Create your profile to save opportunities, get matched, and hear about deadlines before they pass.

AMVETS Veteran, Active Duty & Guard/Reserve Scholarship
$12,000 · Deadline: Varies (check portal)
Veterans/active-duty members of the US military, National Guard, or Reserves, and their family.
VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship
$5,000 · Deadline: Varies (check portal)
Service members and veterans.
Fisher House Foundation Scholarships for Military Children
$2,000 · Deadline: Dec 10 – Feb 11 annual window
Children of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military commissary customers.
Tennessee Helping Heroes Grant
$1,000 · Deadline: Spring: March 1; summer: May 1; fall: September 1 (next business day when applicable)
Eligible Tennessee military veterans meeting service and enrollment requirements at participating colleges. Must hold a qualifying campaign/expeditionary…
Pat Tillman Scholar Program
$60 · Deadline: Varies (check portal)
Service members, veterans, and military spouses with leadership development component.
Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG)
Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Submit in time for processing before the requested term ends
Eligible veterans meeting Illinois residency and military service requirements at Illinois public colleges. State/campus aid; residency, need, enrollment and…