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⚠️ This scholarship is no longer accepting applications. Closed January 21, 2026
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Undergraduate AWF Legacy Scholarships

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deadline Due: January 21, 2026

Description

The Undergraduate AWF Legacy Scholarships are available to those who must be currently enrolled at or accepted into an accredited college or university and have completed 30 credit hours of course work. Credit hours must be completed prior to the application deadline. Applicants must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard or the lineal descendant of a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. If there is any evidence that the applicant or the applicant's ancestor did not serve honorably, the application will not be considered. Eligibility requirements are non-negotiable, and appropriate evidence of Army service must be provided such as DD214, discharge papers, letter from commander, etc. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation, with titles and contact information required. One letter of recommendation must be from a school advisor, counselor, dean of students, professor, etc. Letters of recommendation must be addressed to the AWF Legacy Scholarship Committee and should demonstrate why a Legacy Scholarship should be awarded to the specific student. Letters should be from an individual who can readily attest to the applicant's talents and/or military service, community service, etc. Applicants must also submit a short essay that must include a header with the applicant's name in it, and a footer with the following administrative information in it: scholarship type, school name, and eligibility. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Army Women's Foundation for more information.