Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Amount variesNo application deadline. Children can use it until age 33, and spouses have 15 years from the service member's death

Who can apply: Children or spouses of military service members.

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Children and surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty on active duty after September 10, 2001 can get up to 36 months of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits at the 100% level: tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance and a books stipend.

What you'll need to apply

  • VA Form 22-5490, which you can complete online at va.gov
  • Your parent or spouse died in the line of duty on active duty on or after September 11, 2001
  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance: Enrolled at a VA-approved school, with your Certificate of Eligibility given to its certifying official
  • Up to 36 months at the 100% level. Children can use it until age 33, and spouses have 15 years from the death, ending if the spouse remarries

Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

Eligibility

  • • Child/spouse of a military service member

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