Spotlight: National University’s Veteran Scholarships

In Celebration of Our 50th Anniversary, NU is Investing $30 Million in New Scholarships! Focus On One Subject at a Time, One Month at a Time, and Finish Your Degree Faster.

Military service members, veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and their families are valued members of NU’s community. That’s why we provide dedicated support through our Veteran Center to help ease the transition from military to civilian life, navigate Military Tuition Assistance and VA Education Benefits, provide academic and career guidance, and much more.

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25 Veteran Scholarships with Approaching Deadlines

1) Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program

Amount
Varies
Deadline
July 15, 2024

To be eligible for the Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program, you must enroll at a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university, as a full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate, or professional student; or be enrolled in a 2-year terminal certificate program in which the coursework is acceptable for transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate program in an eligible institution; or be enrolled in a private career school.

2) U.S. Naval Intelligence Essay Contest

Amount
$5,000
Deadline
July 31, 2024

Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East offer real-world case studies in modern technology applied to enduring conflicts. Militaries around the globe are working to gain insights from these conflicts and apply them to their own situations and national interests. At the same time, U.S. Navy leaders aspire to double down on technological change in the face of meager resources and institutional resistance.

3) Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP)

Amount
Varies
Deadline
August 30, 2024

The purpose of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program is to encourage students to become members of the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, the Texas State Guard, the United States Coast Guard, or the United States Merchant Marine, or to become commissioned officers in any branch of the armed services of the United States.

4) New Hampshire Higher Education Scholarships for Orphans of Veterans

Amount
$2,500
Deadline
September 1, 2024

The New Hampshire Department of Education Higher Education Scholarships for Orphans of Veterans was first established by the New Hampshire State Legislature in 1943 after World War II left so many in the in the Granite State orphaned or with only one parent. The Scholarship provides $2,500 scholarships to children of New Hampshire service members who died on active duty or of service-connected disabilities to attend public colleges and universities, as long as they do so within the state of New Hampshire.

5) Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program

Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 1, 2024

The purpose of VMSDEP is to provide undergraduate or other postsecondary education to eligible participants by providing a waiver of tuition and all required fees associated with tuition at any public institution of higher education or other public accredited postsecondary institution granting a degree, diploma, or certificate in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Benefits are available for up to 36 months.

6) CDGA Foundation Veteran Scholarship

Amount
$5,000
Deadline
September 15, 2024

The CDGA Foundation Scholarship is awarded to disabled veterans or dependents of deceased or disabled veterans living or hospitalized in the Chicago District. Awards are given on the basis of financial need, scholastic achievement, community service and personal goals. Applicants must be a disabled veteran or a dependent of a disabled or deceased veteran with intent to enroll in an accredited college or career training school for up to a maximum of four paid awards/years.

7) AAA – Incitec Pivot Limited Veteran Scholarship and Internship

Amount
$40,000
Deadline
September 30, 2024

The American Australian Association established its Veterans’ Fund in 2017 to provide much needed financial support and assistance to Australian and American honorably discharged post-9/11 military veterans to pursue study in each other’s countries respectively.

8) AAA Veteran Education Scholarships (USA to Australia)

Amount
$40,000
Deadline
September 30, 2024

The American Australian Association (AAA) established its Veterans’ Fund in 2017 to provide much needed financial support and assistance to Australian and American honorably discharged military veterans to study in each other’s countries respectively. With over 20 veteran alumni, and US $900,000 awarded to date, the AAA is committed to investing in the future of veterans by supporting educational opportunities which build new skills and create prosperous post-military careers.

9) The MSG Arthur Enriquez Scholarship

Amount
$1,000
Deadline
October 11, 2024

Applicants of the MSG Arthur Enriquez Scholarship must be a veteran of U.S. Armed Forces and a “Cancer Warrior”; have successfully completed one semester at an accredited university, college, or vocational institution and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with proof of Honorable military service. Applicants will be evaluated based on the submission of an essay, documenting your cancer journey and educational pursuit, one semester in a qualified program, personal statement of financial need and commitment to furthering education.

10) CCME Educators Scholarships

Amount
$1,000
Deadline
October 15, 2024

The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) is pleased to offer $1,000 scholarships each year to United States Service members (active duty and veterans), spouses of Service members, and children of service members who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees, certifications, and licensures. In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, CCME is awarding 50 scholarships this year.