Hilder Pearson Elementary

Keys to successfully getting a scholarship:

1. Read all the eligibility requirements
2. Collect all the required documentation
3. Request letters of recommendation, especially from school counselors, way ahead of due dates
4. Do all the required paperwork
5. Deadlines are REALLY important!

Military Academies

Military academies are highly competitive and generally require nominations from US Senators or Representative. In addition, there may be appointments to the service academy of their choice for otherwise qualified students who are the sons or daughters of Medal of Honor recipients, deceased or disabled veterans, or active or retired members of the US Armed Forces.

• (Navy and Marine Corps) US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
• (Army) United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
• (Air Force) Air Force Academy, near Colorado Springs, Colorado
• (Coast Guard) US Coast Guard Academy, near London, CT
• (Merchant Marines) US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY

ROTC Scholarships

• Navy and Marine Corps
• Army
• Air Force

Misc. Military Scholarships

• The American Legion Scholarships - An excellent resource! Available free on-line in searchable format and in softcover for just a few dollars.
• Military Children’s Scholarship Handbook
• Scholarship search site from Military Child Education Coalition
• www.theWashBoard.org (military and non-military) - theWashBoard.org connects Washington students of all backgrounds with Washington scholarship providers for free.
• US government scholarship search site (military and non-military)
• Scholarships for Military Children Program
• Commissary scholarships
• NEX A-OK Student Reward Program for Grades 1-12
• Navy Exchange Retired Employees Association Scholarship Fund (NEREA)
• Fleet Reserve Association Scholarships
• Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association
• Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
• ThanksUSA Scholarship Program
• Donaldson D. Frizzell scholarship
• Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
• Vice Admiral E.P. Travers Loan Program
• The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH)
• Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
• Surface Navy Association
• Navy League Foundation
• Fleet Training Center Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund
• Navy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship
• Anchor Scholarship Foundation
• Special Operations Warrior Foundation
• Bowfin Foundation
• Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship
• Armed Forces Communications & Electronic Association Educational Foundation (AFCEA)
• AMVETS National Scholarship Program
• Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association
• Military Commanders’ Scholarship Fund
• Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Commandant
• Knights of Columbus Educational Fund
• Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
• Blinded Veterans Association (BVA), Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship
• The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Educational Assistance Program
• The Naval Special Warfare Foundation
• Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc
• Aviation Boatswain Mates Association (ABMA) Scholarship
• Kitsap Credit Union Educational Grants
• Bezos Family Foundation: Bezos Scholars Program at the Aspen Institute
• Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation
• Boys and Girls Clubs of America - The National Youth of the Year Award. Check with your local BGCA or Teen Center to see if there are local moneys available.

Other Ways to Apply

Commander William S. Stuhr Scholarship Fund
Send email to: [email protected]

Marine Corps Tankers Association, Inc.
MCTA Scholarship Chairman, 1112 Alpine
Heights Rd, Alpine, CA 91901-2814

Alaska Sea Services Scholarship (focus on Alaska)
Alaska Sea Services Scholarship Fund
c/o U.S. Navy League Council 55-151
2300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

There are many, many more scholarships offered through specific colleges, for specific declared majors, and for other special groups. Keep researching! There's money out there!