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The POW-MIA Tuition Benefit Program is open to any child born or adopted before or during the period his or her parent was officially declared a prisoner of war (POW) or person missing in action (MIA) after Jan. 1, 1960. The child must attend either a public or private institution in NJ. A copy of DD 1300 must be furnished with the application. Please contact the Veterans Benefits Bureau for more information and inquiries about the application.

These grants are reserved for children of those Soldiers of the 1st Cavalry Division who died or were totally and permanently disabled as a result of wounds received or disease contracted while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division in any armed conflict and children of members of the Association who die while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division in peacetime. The scholarships currently provide $1,200 per year with a maximum of $4,800 for four years of schooling per student. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program was established to support and assist spouses, children, and grandchildren of blind and low vision Veterans, and those of active-duty blind and low vision service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The blind or low vision Veteran family member is not required to be a BVA member for the spouse, child, or grandchild to receive a scholarship. Additionally, to be eligible for one of the scholarships, an applicant must have been accepted for admission, or already be enrolled, as a student in an accredited institution of higher education, or business, secretarial, or vocational training school. Successful applicants for the scholarships must have demonstrated excellence in their past academic work and promising potential for achievement in higher education pursuits. The Gruber scholarships for Veterans' dependents are for one year only but recipients can re-apply and receive the award up to four times during their academic careers. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Blinded Veterans Association for more information.

If you're the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has Disability, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program, also called Chapter 35. The applicant must be 18 years old or older, or they must have completed high school or secondary education. The recipients will receive a monthly payment to help them cover the cost of these programs: College or graduate degree programs, Career-training certificate courses, Apprenticeships, and On-the-job training. They may also get educational and career counseling. Your monthly rate (or payment amount) will be based on these 2 factors: (A) The type of education or training you're getting, and (B) How many courses you're taking - or how far along you are in your on-the-job training or apprenticeship program. For the application process, applicants will need to prepare their Social Security number, their Sponsor's Social Security number, basic information about the school or training facility they want to attend, bank account direct deposit information, and their education history. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for more information.

The Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship Program awards tuition assistance to the children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio Veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict. The scholarship may be awarded to students attending Ohio public institutions, who will be funded 83 percent of tuition and general fees; and students attending private institutions, who will receive an annual award amount of $6,490 for the year. To receive scholarship benefits, a student must be pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at an eligible college or university. Students may receive benefits covering a maximum of 15 quarters or 10 semesters. If a student has a learning Disability, they would be eligible to receive the scholarship for 20 semesters and 30 Quarters, along with having the cumulative GPA requirement of 2.0 waived. However, the student's institution must send confirmation of this status by email to the WOS Program Manager before approving the waiver or exception. Students may apply online or submit their paper applications through mail. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Massachusetts Public Service Grant was established for students who have experienced the loss of a parent and/or spouse who is killed or missing in the line of public service duty in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Public Service Grant Program is the only scholarship program not based on demonstrated financial need, but rather entitlement. Applicants must be enrolled in a certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree program at an eligible institution. An eligible institution is defined as a public or independent college or university in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is authorized by the Commonwealth to offer undergraduate degree programs. Applicants must be maintaining satisfactory academic progress in accordance with institutional and federal standards Applicants must be able to provide the necessary documentation to evidence one of the following conditions: (1) Child or widowed spouse of a Massachusetts Police Officer, Firefighter or Corrections Officer who was killed or died from injuries received while performing his or her duties. This shall also include authorized training duty. (2) Child of a Prisoner of War Military Service Person Missing in Action in Southeast Asia whose war time service was credited to the Commonwealth and whose service was between February 1, 1955 and the termination of the Vietnam campaign. (3) Child of a Veteran whose service was credited to the Commonwealth and who was killed in action or died as a result of such service. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.

One American Legion Auxiliary Department of Idaho Traditional Nurses Scholarship will be awarded to those who are direct descendants of Veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion and were honorably discharged. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required to apply for this scholarship. The eligible dates are April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918 (WWI); and December 7, 1941 (WWll) to the present. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. A well-written letter of application to the ALA scholarship committee must be submitted. Letters of recommendation from either a high school counselor or principal; a non-family business person, teacher or clergyman who knows the applicant well; or a non-family adult to vouch for character, conduct, leadership, and citizenship of the applicant must also be submitted. High school transcript including ACT or SAT scores are also required. Complete application must be received by local unit by May 1, 2025. Then, the completed application must be submitted to the Department Education Chairman by June 1, 2025. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you're a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit. Applicants must have a 6-year service obligation (they agreed to serve 6 years) in the Selected Reserve; or they are an officer in the Selected Reserve and they agreed to serve 6 years in addition to their initial service obligation. Applicants must also complete their initial active duty for training (IADT). They must also get a high school diploma or certificate of equal value, like a High School Equivalency Diploma or GED, before finishing their IADT. Applicants must also stay in good standing while serving in an active Selected Reserve unit. The monthly rate (or payment amount) will be based on these 2 factors: (A) The type of education or training the applicant is getting, and (B) How many courses they're taking-or how far along they are in your on-the-job training or apprenticeship program. A different application is used for those who already started their training. Please visit the award's website or contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for more information.

If you have served at least one year of federal active duty service in the Armed Forces of the United States; or served on federal active duty service in a foreign country during a time of hostilities in that country and were honorably discharged after your most recent period of federal active duty service; and/or are honorably serving, you may be eligible for the Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) Program. Any member of the Illinois National Guard or a Reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States who meets the eligibility requirements is considered a qualified applicant for the IVG Program. Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit an IVG Program application if they anticipate attending college at any point in the future. To be considered eligible, applicants must satisfy one of the four categories of Illinois residency requirements, which can be seen in the program's website. Applicants must notify their college's financial aid office of their eligibility status as soon as possible, but not later than the last scheduled day of classes in the term for which a grant is requested. Applications for the IVG Program can be submitted any time during the academic year for which assistance is being requested. The complete information about the program and the list of eligible schools are available on the program's website. Please visit the program's website or contact ISAC for more information.