Trident University Scholarships
$144,000 Total Available | Fall 2024
Trident University offers three full-ride scholarships. It has more than 20 years of experience serving military students, veterans and their families, and is often able to provide credit for your years of leadership and professional experience. The AUSA Trident University Scholarships are designed to assist AUSA members and their families with a bachelors or masters degree from a top online university.
GEN Carl E. Vuono Leadership Scholarship
$10,000 | Fall 2024
This scholarship is named in honor of former Army Chief of Staff Gen. Carl E. Vuono, who served on the Association of the U.S. Army’s Board of Directors for 20 years. Vuono, who retired from active duty in 1991, was first appointed in 2003 to the association’s governing body, then known as the Board of Trustees. During his tenure, Vuono provided leadership, guidance and unwavering support for AUSA’s continued growth and support of America’s Army. He retired from the board in 2024.
SMA Leon Van Autreve Scholarships
$2,000 - $25,000 | Fall 2024
Through a generous contribution from the USAA, the SMA Leon Van Autreve Scholarships honor the memory and legacy of SMA Leon Van Autreve. These scholarships embody SMA Van Autreve’s commitment to highly motivated and educated professionals by providing support to those who dedicate themselves to service to the Nation and pursuing self-improvement.
Completed Coursework Scholarships
$2,500 | Fall 2024
The AUSA Completed Coursework Scholarships are designed to assist young professionals with college debt from recent completion of college courses or costs associated with completed professional certifications. Applicants must have completed a degree at an accredited college or university within the past 3 years or must have completed an accredited certification course in preparation for career opportunities within the past year.
The MilDef Way Scholarship
$5,000 | Fall 2024
MilDef is a systems integrator and full-spectrum provider specializing in rugged IT for military, government, and critical infrastructure sectors. They provide hardware, software, and services that help digitalize vital information streams in the harshest conditions and most challenging environments. MilDef’s products are sold to more than 160 customers through subsidiaries in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the United States and Australia, and through partner networks in more than 30 countries. MilDef Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
For scholarship applicants interested in applying, the “MilDef Way” is the internal compass points that assist our members in doing the right thing and keep our team on the right path (Way). The internal compass guides individuals through four fundamental principles: proactivity, priority, integrity, and unity. MilDef is seeking applicants who exemplify these values, demonstrating initiative, a commitment to what matters most, unwavering honesty, and the ability to work together towards common goals.
General Studies Application Requirements
- A one-page autobiography.
- A letter describing your career aspirations, including your course of study and plans for completion of a degreed program. For the completed coursework scholarships, describe how you are using your degree or certification.
- Two letters of recommendation from school officials, e.g., principal, counselor, teacher, coach.
Additional Requirements for Trident University
- Scholarship recipients will need to apply and submit all required information to Trident University to be accepted for admission.
- Each scholarship applicant must apply directly to AUSA for scholarship selection and directly to Trident University for admission once the scholarship is awarded.
- Each recipient must start matriculation within 6 months of selection.
Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarships
$10,000 | Fall 2024
The Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarships honor the memory and legacy of Joseph and Helen Cribbins, long-time supporters of America’s Army and AUSA. The scholarships are awarded to help AUSA members to complete degrees in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Nicholas D. Chabraja Scholarships
$5,000 | Fall 2024
The Nicholas D. Chabraja Scholarships honor our past AUSA Chairman of the Board of Directors. These scholarships assist AUSA members to complete degrees in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Delta Dental Oral Health and Wellness Scholarships
$2,000 | Fall 2024
Funded by a grant from Delta Dental, this program provides scholarships to Army family members and transitioning Soldiers for the advancement of oral health and wellness. Eligible applicants may pursue a wide range of programs such as dentistry, nursing, home healthcare aid, or caregiver training.
Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium Scholarships
$10,000 | Fall 2024
The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) is a non-profit biomedical technology consortium collaborating under an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC). MTEC works to promote the development and delivery of medical technologies to improve the health and safety of military personnel, veterans, and civilians. This ranges from research and development that addresses brain health to combat-related trauma and much more. Since we were founded in 2016, we've funded over $780M in research designed to protect and heal U.S. warfighters.
We would like to support the continued academic work of an Army medic or soldier or officer in a similar health care role who is pursuing a career in biomedical research or health care services, preferably including issues or services related to veterans and their families.
STEM Application Requirements
- Applicant must be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or math with acceptance at an accredited college or university.
- A one-page autobiography.
- A letter describing your career aspirations, including your course of study and plans for completion of a degreed program.
- Two letters of recommendation from school officials, e.g., principals, counselors, teachers.
- A certified high school transcript, plus any transcripts of completed college courses
Army Scholarships
AUSA Membership is not required
SGM Dawn Kilpatrick Memorial AUSA Scholarship
$4,000 | Fall 2024
SGM Dawn Kilpatrick served in the Army for 20 years before passing after a two-year battle with cervical cancer. The Office of the Chief of Public Affairs established an ongoing scholarship in her name, honoring her memory and enabling mid-level and senior noncommissioned officers with a primary MOS of 46Q, 46R, or 46Z the opportunity to compete for an educational scholarship grant. The recipient will receive $4,000 and will exemplify the Army vision and influence future leaders while practicing excellent stewardship of the Army's most precious resource - our Soldiers.
SGM Larry Strickland Memorial Fund & Scholarship
$4,000 | Fall 2024
SGM Larry L. Strickland served in the Army for 30 years. He was serving as sergeant major to the Army’s deputy chief of staff for personnel when he became a victim of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon.
Awarded annually to 2 noncommissioned officers who best exemplify the Army’s vision and influence others in shaping future leaders while practicing excellent stewardship of Soldiers. Each recipient receives a bronze eagle and $4,000 to help cover the costs of an education that tuition assistance does not pay, such as instructional fees, laboratory fees and books. The award is presented annually at the Sergeant Major of the Army Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier Forum at AUSA’s Annual Meeting.
LTC Theodore G. Stroup, Jr. - Junior ROTC Scholarship
$1,000 - $2,500 | Fall 2024
This award honors LTG Theodore G. Stroup, Jr., U.S. Army, Retired, a former Vice President of Education at AUSA. It is intended to recognize achievement of high school junior and senior JROTC cadets and to increase their awareness and appreciation of the defense community and AUSA.
Senior ROTC Scholarship Program
As part of the Army’s ROTC Civilian Sponsored Scholarship Program (CSSP), AUSA will award scholarships annually to top Cadets in Senior ROTC programs. Army Cadet Command oversees this selection process.
Non-AUSA Scholarship Resources
AFCEA Education Foundation
Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to veterans, and to their spouses or dependents, who are currently enrolled full time in an eligible degree program at an accredited 4-year college or university in the U.S. (Veterans attending college as freshmen are eligible to apply; all others must be at least second-year college students, enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors at the time of application.)
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Grant
CWF accepts funding proposals from nonprofit organizations for projects that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children. Grants are only given to entities that help U.S. children in a large geographic area; they are not awarded for day-to-day operating expenses or special operating expenses.
AMVETS Scholarships
AMVETS annually awards scholarships to veterans/active military.
Army Scholarship Foundation
The mission of the Foundation is to provide college scholarships to the sons and daughters of those who have served our nation honorably as soldiers in the United States Army and to provide college scholarships to spouses of enlisted soldiers serving on active duty in the United States Army.
Army Tuition Assistance (TA)
TA provides financial assistance for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of a Soldier’s professional and personal self-development goals. The program is open to nearly all Soldiers including Army Reserve, and Army National Guard on active duty.
Council of College and Military Educators
The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) is the only National Organization for professional military educators. It offers several scholarships to Servicemembers and spouses.
THE CTU PATRIOT SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, Colorado Technical University awards 50 full-tuition scholarships to service members, veterans, their family and caregivers. Apply now to start your educational journey.
For more information view the CTU Patriot Scholarship PDF.
Fisher House Scholarships for Military Children
Information on eligibility requirements and application materials for Scholarships for Military Children Program.
Folds of Honor Foundation
The Folds of Honor Foundation provides educational scholarships for dependents and spouses of Servicemembers who are either killed or disabled while serving their country.
Fry Scholarship
Children of military personnel who died in the line of duty since Sept. 11, 2001, can apply for a non-competitive educational scholarship based on the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. For more information or assistance applying, call toll-free 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
Heroes' Legacy Scholarships
The "Heroes' Legacy Scholarships" 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. The program is open to their dependent unmarried children under age 23. A disability is defined as one that results in the service member being eligible for, and receiving, Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) or a permanent and total disability compensation rating of 100%.
National Military Family Association Spouse Scholarship
Information about scholarships and business funding for military spouses
Pat Tillman Foundation
The Pat Tillman Foundation is dedicated to supporting educational opportunities for servicemembers and their families. Please find the applications under the "What’s New" section of the Pat Tillman Foundation main page.
Special Operations Warriors Fund
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) provides college scholarship grants, based on need, along with financial aid and educational counseling to the children of Special Operations personnel who were killed in an operational mission or training accident.
Student Veterans of America
The Student Veterans of America helps veterans achieve a smooth transition into institutions of higher education and advocates on behalf of student veterans.
Thanks USA Scholarships
ThanksUSA Scholarships are college, technical and vocational school scholarships awarded to spouses and children of active-duty troops.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The VFW offers two scholarship programs for children and youth: The Voice of Democracy Scholarship and the Patriot's Pen award.
