Scholarships for Children of Disabled Veterans
Scholarships and tuition benefits for children of veterans with a 100% P&T rating or service-connected disability. 19 verified programs.
- Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationMarine Corps Scholarship Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship$2,500, $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000 per academic yearDue Mar 1Military family
- Wings Over America Scholarship FoundationWings Over America ScholarshipVaries (see award details)Due Mar 1Military family
- Folds of HonorFolds of Honor Higher Education ScholarshipCovers unmet need; up to $2,500 per term ($1,250 part-time)Due Mar 31Military family
- Navy Seabee FoundationNavy Seabee Foundation Scholarship$2,000 to $6,300 (2025-26 values)Due Apr 15Military family
- Texas Veterans CommissionHazlewood Act Legacy Program (children)Up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption (shared from the veteran's unused hours), including most feesDeadline variesTexasMilitary family
- Texas Veterans CommissionHazlewood Act for Spouses and Children of Disabled or Fallen Veterans150 credit hours of tuition exemption for each eligible spouse or childDeadline variesTexasMilitary family
- AMVETSAMVETS Scholarships for Spouses, Children and Grandchildren$4,000No posted deadlineMilitary family
- Association of the U.S. ArmyAUSA Member Scholarships$2,000 to $25,000No posted deadlineMilitary family
- U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsSurvivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA, Chapter 35)Monthly payment; 2026-27 full-time rate $1,621 per monthNo posted deadlineMilitary family
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTexas Combat Exemption for Children of Military Service MembersTuition (not fees) at a Texas public college, if the college elects to grant itNo posted deadlineTexasMilitary family
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTexas Resident-Tuition Waiver for Military Assigned to TexasPay resident (in-state) tuition and feesNo posted deadlineTexasMilitary family
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTexas Resident-Tuition Waiver for Veterans and Families Who Move to TexasPay resident (in-state) tuition and feesNo posted deadlineTexasMilitary family
- The American LegionAmerican Legion Legacy ScholarshipUp to $20,000 (children of the fallen); up to $5,000 (children of 50%+ disabled veterans)Closed for nowMilitary family
- Army Emergency ReliefMaj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship (Army children)Varies each year with applicants and budgetClosed for nowMilitary family
- Air & Space Forces Aid SocietyAFAS Merit and Grit Scholarships$5,000 each (at least 20 awarded)Closed for nowMilitary family
- Air & Space Forces Aid SocietyGeneral Henry H. Arnold Education GrantNeed-based grant; amount varies by SAI and cost of attendanceClosed for nowMilitary family
- Fisher House FoundationHeroes' Legacy ScholarshipVaries with funding each yearClosed for nowMilitary family
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyNavy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education AssistanceScholarships $500–$3,000; interest-free loans up to $4,000Closed for nowMilitary family
- Fisher House Foundation / Defense Commissary AgencyScholarships for Military Children$2,000 (500 awards for 2027-28)Closed for nowMilitary family
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