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Army ROTC Scholarship (Round 2)
High school class of 2027 applicants; military service obligation. Applications must be started by Mar 4, 2027.
Round 2 board; later rounds may follow
Military, veterans & military families
Ways to pay for college or trade school through military service or as a military family, all summarized from official sources: ROTC, service academies, the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance, 7 verified military-family and ROTC awards, and how military jobs map to civilian trades.
Updated
Not affiliated with the U.S. military, the Department of Defense (Department of War) or the VA. This is an independent guide that summarizes official public information and links to the official source. It is not recruiting material; talk to the official program or a counselor before making decisions. Last checked Oct 16, 2026.
- ROTC scholarships by branch
- Service academies
- GI Bill & Tuition Assistance
- Military jobs to civilian trades
- Military-family scholarships
Military-family & ROTC awards (7)
143 days left
Army ROTC Scholarship (Round 3)
High school class of 2027 applicants for the Army ROTC national scholarship; military service obligation.
Round 3 board reviews Mar 15–19, 2027; applications must be started by Mar 4, 2027
Rolling / year-round (5)
Open year-round
Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship for Dependent Children (Army Emergency Relief)
Children (under 24) of Army Soldiers who are active duty, retired, medically retired, deceased, or AGR/Title 10 reserve, listed in DEERS; first undergraduate degree or first technical certification. Trade schools accepted. FAFSA required.
Annual window; the 2026–27 cycle ran Jan 1–Apr 1, 2026. Check the official page for the 2027–28 dates.
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 16, 2026
Open year-round
Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship (Army Emergency Relief)
Spouses of eligible Army Soldiers without a four-year degree, pursuing a first undergraduate degree or first technical certification. Trade schools accepted.
Year-round applications (no deadline); re-apply every year.
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 16, 2026
Open year-round
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Scholarships
Children (under 23) and spouses of active-duty, retired or qualifying deceased Sailors and Marines. Career & technical education, associate, bachelor's or master's programs. Based on cost of attendance and FAFSA SAI.
Awarded once per academic year; the 2027–28 application window hasn't been announced yet.
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 16, 2026
Open year-round
Scholarships for Military Children (Fisher House Foundation)
Unmarried dependent children under 23 with a valid USID card whose sponsor is active duty, reserve/guard, retired or deceased (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force). Full-time undergraduate study; 3.0+ GPA for high school applicants, 2.5+ for college. 500-word essay.
2027–28 application opens December 2026; closing date not yet published (the 2026–27 cycle closed Feb 11, 2026).
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 16, 2026
Open year-round
SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA)
Spouses of active-duty, National Guard and reserve component service members (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force) on qualifying Title 10 orders, pursuing a license, certification or associate degree for employment.
Ongoing program; apply through SpouseWorks before you enroll.
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Are there scholarships for military kids?
Yes. Examples we verified include Fisher House Foundation's Scholarships for Military Children ($2,000; the application opens December 2026), Army Emergency Relief's Ursano scholarship and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society scholarships ($500–$3,000).
Is this site affiliated with the military?
No. We're an independent site that summarizes official public information and links to the official sources. Nothing here is recruiting material.