All dependents and spouses of active duty service members or veterans are eligible to receive in-state tuition. 

GVSU Scholarships

GVSU Scholarships

Scholarship Name Amount Beneficiary Deadline Description
GVSU Folds of Honor Scholarship Varies Dependents 3/1/2025 This scholarship is intended for students who have an immediate family member (spouse or parent) who has been killed in the line of duty while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Lt. William Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship Varies Veterans, Active Duty, Reserve 3/1/2025 This scholarship provides financial aid for Grand Valley students who serve in any branch of the U.S. armed forces, active or reserve, and for anyone who is an honorably discharged veteran. *Note: This is a need based scholarship, which means you must de
M. Frederick Singer and Frederick S. Singer Memorial Veterans Scholarship Varies Veterans 3/1/2025 This scholarship is designed to assist veterans with the costs of completing a degree at Grand Valley State University. *Note: This is a need based scholarship, which means you must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA. We will determine your eli
Mark '73 and Kris Kelley Military Veteran Scholarship $1000 Veterans 3/1/2025 The purpose of this scholarship is to help GVSU students who are military veterans.
WGVU LZ Michigan Scholarship Varies Veterans, Dependents 3/1/2025 This scholarship was made available by WGVU Public Media to support Veterans and/or Veterans Dependents.

Michigan Scholarships

Michigan Scholarships

Scholarship Name Amount Beneficiary Deadline Description
Guy M. Wilson Scholarship $500 Dependents January 6, 2025 The Guy M. Wilson $500 Scholarship is available only to high school seniors who are plan to attend any Michigan accredited college, university, or trade school in the Fall of 2025.
The National Guard Association of Michiganýs (NGAM) Veteran Support Grant (VSG) Varies Veterans, Active Duty, Dependents Rolling Application The National Guard Association of Michigans (NGAM) Veteran Support Grant (VSG) is dedicated to providing financial assistance to the Michigan men and women of military service and their families during a critical time of need.
West Michigan Veterans Coalition Armed Forces Dependent Scholarship $1000 Dependents Open May 2025 The West Michigan Veterans Coalition Armed Forces Dependent Scholarship is available to Spouses and Dependent Children up to age 26 of Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, Retired and honorable discharged members of the United States Military.
West Michigan Veterans Coalition Armed Forces Scholarship $1000 Veterans, Active Duty Open May 2025 The West Michigan Veterans Coalition Armed Forces Scholarship is available to those that have served or are serving in the US Armed Forces to include Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, Retired and honorable discharged members.
William D. & Jewell Brewer Scholarship $500 Dependents January 6, 2025 The William D. & Jewell Brewer $500 Scholarship is available to high school seniors or college students (with no bachelors degree) planning to or are attending any nationally accredited college, university, or trade school in the Fall of 2025.

National Scholarships

National Scholarships

Scholarship Name Amount Beneficiary Deadline Description
AFCEA War Veterans Scholarships $2500 Veterans, Active Duty November 30, 2024 Scholarship designed for active duty and veterans enrolled in STEM major degree programs.
Afghanistan and Iraq War Veteran Scholarship Varies Veterans, Active Duty November 30, 2024 Designed for Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans pursuing a STEM degree.
Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarships Varies Veterans, Active Duty, Dependents, Spouses Open Early 2025 For those serving or who have served and are enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate or graduate nursing or anesthesia program.
Army Womens Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program Varies Veterans, Active Duty, Dependents January 21, 2025 The Army Womens Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program provides grants to women soldiers, past and present, and their lineal descendants to help them attain their educational goals
Captain James Ahn Special Forces Memorial Scholarship $1000 Veterans Open Early 2025 An annual scholarship of $1,000 to a Special Forces Veteran who is working towards the completion of a higher education degree.
Children of Coast Guard Members $2500-$5000 Dependents Open February 2025 Our scholarship investments allow more Coast Guard children to attend college and honor both active duty and retired families for their service.
Children of Fallen Coast Guard Heroes Varies Dependents Open February 2025 Our Fallen Heroes Scholarship covers 100 percent of the higher education expenses for children of fallen Coast Guard members.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation ~$6500 Dependents Rolling Applications Fallen Patriots missions is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship $12000 Veterans, Active Duty Open Early 2025 Designated for veterans and active duty members who demonstrate financial need.
Google SVA Scholarship $10000 Veterans, Active Duty Open March 2025 The scholarship provides assistance to student veterans who are pursuing university degrees in the field of computer science in the U.S. Selected students will receive $10,000 for the upcoming school year.
Heroes' Legacy Scholarship Varies Dependents February 12, 2025 The Heroes Legacy Scholarship program honors not only those who have fallen in battle, but all who have died or have become disabled through their active military service since September 11, 2001.
iWorks Scholarship $2500 Dependents, Spouses Open 2025 The iWorks Scholarship will award one $2,500 scholarship to an outstanding spouse or child of a U.S. military service member who shows a potential to excel in college studies in the area of STEM.
Leave No Veteran Behind: Retroactive Scholarship Varies Veterans Rolling Applications Each year, the Leave No Veteran Behind Scholarship Committee selects Veteran recipients. Recipients get their student loan accounts paid off in full.
Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children Varies Dependents Open February 1 The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children is based on applicants financial needs and was established to assist children of Soldiers in obtaining their first undergraduate degrees
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Varies Dependents March 26, 2025 The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation was established to honor the service and sacrifice of Marines and their families.
Military MBA Scholarship Varies Veterans, Active Duty December 15, 2024 Students can also apply for our merit awards. These scholarships provide more opportunities to fund your MBA education and you only need to fill out one application each year.
Military Spouse Scholarships $500-$2500 Spouses Rolling Applications Our scholarship program eligibility is extended to spouses of all 8 Uniformed Services which are: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard and Commissioned Corps of the USPHS and NOAA
Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program Varies Spouses Rolling Applications Spouses without a four-year college degree who are pursuing their first undergraduate degrees or first technical certifications may receive assistance
National Guard Association of Michigan (NGAM) Scholarships >$2000 Veterans, Active Duty, Dependents 2025 Various scholarships for those connected to the Michigan National Guard.
Navy: Anchor Scholarship $2000-$3500 Dependents, Spouses March 1, 2025 Scholarship for dependent child or spouse of a US Navy Sailor.
Navy: Dolphin Scholarship $1,500  $4,000 Dependents, Spouses March 15, 2025 Dolphin Scholarship Foundation grants are available, on a competitive basis, to high school or college children/stepchildren and spouses of members or former members of the submarine force or those who have served in submarine support activities.
Navy: Wings Over America Scholarship $5000 Veterans, Active Duty, Dependents February 1, 2025 Our mission is to honor the service of Navy aviation families through educational scholarships.
North American Van Lines Military Logistics Scholarship $1000 Veterans, Active Duty, Dependents December 15, 2024 We are proud for the opportunity to offer our first ever Military Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Operational Management Scholarship to qualifying current or former active duty military and their dependents.
Oracle Women in Leadership Scholarship $1500 Veterans, Active Duty November 30, 2024 Oracle Women in Leadership seeks to recognize one outstanding student who shows potential to excel in college STEM studies by awarding a one-time, $1,500 scholarship to a deserving female active-duty military college student pursuing a STEM degree.
Scholarships for Military Children $2000 Dependents February 12, 2025 The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize military families' contributions to the fighting force's readiness and to celebrate the commissary's role in the military family community.
The Deana and Paul Strunk Military Veterans Scholarship Program $2500-$5000 Veterans, Active Duty Open February 15 The Deana and Paul Strunk Military Veterans Scholarship Program supports education and career opportunities for veterans, aids in the transition of veterans to educational and civilian technical professions, and promotes geoscience programs.
TonaLaw Veteran's Scholarship $1000 Veterans November 30, 2024 TonaLaw is offering a scholarship to veterans who are going back to school.
Veterans and Military Family Scholarship $1000 Veterans, Active Duty, Dependents Open Early 2025 In recognition of our nations service members and their families, once a year our firm bestows a $1,000 scholarship upon a hard-working U.S. student who is an active duty service member, a veteran, or a spouse or child of an active duty or retired member
Veterans United Foundation Scholarship ~$50000 Dependents, Spouses Open Early 2025 The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for family members of service members and Veterans to achieve their educational dreams

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