While Memorial Day was the official day to recognize the contributions Veterans have made to the society, however any day is a great day to recognize those who place their lives on the line for us each day. So for veterans and their families we have a great load of scholarships for you!

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program

ELIGIBILITY

You must be the son, daughter, or spouse of:

• A veteran who died or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces.
• A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence.
• A servicemember missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force.
• A servicemember forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
• A servicemember who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment for a service connected permanent and total disability and is likely to be discharged for that disability. This change is effective December 23, 2006.

Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Uniformed Services Members of the United States who served in Afghanistan, or contiguous air space as defined in federal regulations, on or after October 24, 2001, and before a terminal date to be prescribed by the United States Secretary of Defense; or in Iraq, or contiguous waters or air space as defined in federal regulations, on or after March 19, 2003, and before a terminal date to be prescribed by the United States Secretary of Defense, may apply for a scholarship if they are:
• A veteran who served at least 60 days in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts
• An active duty member of the Armed Forces who served at least 60 days in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts
• A member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or the Maryland National Guard who was activated as a result of the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts and served at least 60 days, as defined above; or
  • a son, daughter, or spouse of:
  • a veteran or active duty member of the Armed Forces who is serving or has served in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts at least 60 days, as defined above; or
  • a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces or Maryland National Guard who was activated as a result of the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts and served at least 60 days, as defined above.
  • Applicants must be residents of Maryland, must be accepted for admission or enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at an eligible Maryland institution, or be accepted for admission or enrolled in a 2-year terminal certificate program in which the course work is acceptable for transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate program at an eligible Maryland institution. Students must be enrolled as either a full-time (12+ credits per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits per semester) undergraduate student.

AFCEA Educational Foundation Disabled War Veteran Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY:

• Currently enrolled and attending either a two-year or four-year accredited college or university in the United States.
• Students may also be enrolled in an accredited distance-learning or online degree-granting program affiliated with a major, accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States.
• Freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior undergraduate students enrolled at the time of application either part time or full time in an eligible degree program as stated below.
• Candidates must be major in the following or C4I-related fields of electrical, aerospace, systems or computer engineering; computer engineering technology; computer network systems; information systems security; computer information systems; information systems management; technology management; electronics engineering technology; computer science; physics; mathematics; or science or mathematics education. Majors directly related to the support of U.S. intelligence or national security enterprises with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible.

The War Memorial Fund Scholarship is sponsored by the United States Junior Chamber. This is an annual award open to students pursuing a college degree who are residents of the United States.

Selection is based upon the following criteria:

The War Memorial Fund Scholarship is a $1,000 award that is distributed to 25 recipients each year. For more information about the award visit the website.

Send $5 along with a business sized self-addressed, stamped envelop to the address below to receive an application:

United States Junior Chamber
Jaycee War Memorial Fund
P.O. Box 7
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74102-0007

Phone: 918-584-2481

Grants like scholarships are an excellent way of securing funding for your future education. They come in all shapes and sizes and can apply to anyone from doctors to English majors. Students often confuse grants with student loans—unfortunately—and miss out on excellent opportunities to secure interest-free funding that does not need to be paid back.

For students interested in studying abroad, the U.S. Department of State sponsors the Fulbright Program, a resource for students seeking funding for their educational endeavors.

This program has been supplying students with the funding they need since 1946 and has donated more than $235 million, making it the largest international exchange support program in the United States.

According to the website, the purpose of the Fulbright Program is to:

“Bring a little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs, and thereby to increase the chance that nations will learn at last to live in peace and friendship.”

This program runs annually and is an excellent opportunity for students to secure funding for their international education. This year’s deadline is October 19, 2007, so now is the time to begin the application process if you are interested in pursuing this opportunity.

According to the website, the selection process is based upon the following:

Language preparation and experience.

Academic record.

Student qualifications.

Preferences as determined by the Fulbright Program.

The approachability of the proposed project or study.

For more information about the Fulbright Program, visit the Institute of International Education for more details.

Interested in studying abroad but unsure of how to pay for it? There are actually many scholarship programs available to students just like you—even more in recent years than ever before.

The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship has been providing funding for international study since 2000, when the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs passed the International Academic Opportunity Act. The funds are administered annually through the International Institute of Education.

According to the website, students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for this award:

The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad.

The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student’s accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.

The applicant is studying abroad for at least 4 weeks in one country. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying in one country for at least 4 weeks.

The applicant is studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the State Department’s current Travel Warning list.

The applicant is studying in the fall, spring, or academic year terms including winter inter-sessions. Summer-only programs are not eligible.

If you are interested in participating in this opportunity and meet the above requirements, visit the International Institute of Education website for more details and to apply online. The deadlines to submit applications take place in October and April of each year.

Bet ya didn’t know that you could win scholarship cash for your “common knowledge,” but that’s exactly what the Common Knowledge Scholarship Fund is about. This scholarship sponsor awards students scholarships of all sizes on a wide variety of topics, including this article’s scholarship of choice: The FBI Common Knowledge Challenge.

This scholarship is used to promote student’s awareness and understand of the “inner workings” of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Whether you are interested in a career in the FBI or just know a lot about it from watching too many movies, it may be worth your time to apply your knowledge for a chance to win this scholarship.

The FBI Common Knowledge Challenge is open to students in both high school and college and the deadline for submission is in the 3rd week of October.

To prepare for the quiz simply visit the FBI’s website, to study and learn more about the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The more time you spend researching, the higher you’ll score on the quiz and the better your chances of winning the scholarship.

For each correct question students receive 500 points. Test results can be viewed immediately at the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation website.

The award is $250.

The United States Senate Youth Program is administered annually by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. In addition to the $5,000 scholarship and the recognition that are given upon receipt of this award, 2 of the selected recipients from each state get the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. on an expense-paid trip.

This trip usually takes place during the first week of March; during the week student delegates are priviledged to hear state representatives–senators and other political figures–speak and on occasion also have the chance to meet them.

It sounds great…so now what? If you’re wondering what it will take to find yourself on a jet to the Nation’s capital, look no further than the eligibility requirements outlined below:

If you meet the above outlines and are interested in participating, students are advised to pick up an application from their high school guidance counselor. Click here for more information from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s website.

You can also request a brochure by writing the following address:

William Randolph Hearst Foundation
90 New Mont St. Suite 1212
San Francisco, CA 94105-4504

Many students toss around the idea of working within the United States government before entering college because of the numerous incentives put forward to “ideal” canidates. Of all the students who consider taking the government up on the offer to fund their college education, much fewer actually take the leap and make the final commitment to serve and in doing so accept the generous benefits that are available. Instead, these students opt to work their way through school or to take out thousands of dollars in loans in order to pay for an education even when their career path is undecided.

There is another alternative.

Consider the facts. Get the information about the scholarship programs offered through the United States. It doesn’t hurt to look, and a commitment isn’t made until a contract has been agreed upon and signed. You may want to start your search by considering the AirForce ROTC Scholarship program. Not only do they offer scholarships for students currently graduating high-school, but also for those currently enrolled and attending classes at a university.

Eligibility requirements typically include:

Applications must be submitted by December 31st of each year and are available online. If you are interested in learning more about the scholarships available throught the AirForce ROTC program, visit the website at: www.afrotc.com/scholarships