AMVETS Child and Grandchild Scholarship
AMVETS
Who can apply: High school seniors; children or spouses of military service members; with demonstrated financial need.
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Create a free accountHigh school seniors who are U.S. citizens, have financial need, and are the child or grandchild of a veteran or someone on active duty (including the Guard and Reserve) can get $4,000 to help cover costs left after other aid. You write a 400 to 500 word essay and send your documents, and you have to be entering a four-year college the fall after you graduate.
What you'll need to apply
- Essay (about 450 words): 400 to 500 words on the theme listed on the application
- Resume or activities list: Four years of high school accomplishments, activities and volunteering
- Transcript: High school transcripts and diploma
- Financial information: FAFSA Submission Summary, plus school expense or cost publications
- DD214, veteran record, or a current letter from the command, and your acceptance letter from an accredited four-year college
- U.S. citizen and 12th grader entering college the fall after graduating, with financial need and no defaulted federal loan. The sponsor is an honorably or generally discharged veteran or someone on active duty. Incomplete or late entries are disqualified
Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.
Eligibility
- • Demonstrated financial need required
- • Child/spouse of a military service member
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