1. MILITARY-FRIENDLY SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship opportunities for service members and their families. Ceara E. Tapin

2. THANKS USA SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility requirements: Be a dependent child, age 24 or younger OR Be a spouse of U.S. military service personnel AND Be a current high school senior or graduate that plans to enroll or a student who is already enrolled in a full time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two, or four-year college/university or at a vocational-technical school for the academic year. Have at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale or its equivalent on their relevant academic record (e.g., high school record for incoming freshmen or post secondary school record for those already enrolled in a college, university or vocational/technical school). Spouses enrolled part-time in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited institution are also eligible. Spouses may also use the award for non-degree licensure/certification programs regardless of whether an undergraduate degree has already been completed. 3,400$10.3 M2000 Scholarships Awarded Awarded in scholarships Applications received annually ThanksUSA awards approximately 300 scholarships per year, each valued at $3,000. ThanksUSA Recipients represent all military branches including, Guard & Reserve. Recipients come from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and OCONUS bases locations. ThanksUSA gives a preference to spouses and children of the wounded and fallen. Kaplan University will offer one full undergraduate scholarship through ThanksUSA for an eligible military spouse. (1) ThanksUSA defines “active duty” as uniformed service for at least 180 days since September 11, 2001, including those wounded and killed in action. “U.S. military personnel" refers to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Military Reservists, who have been activated to full-time duty, and members of the National Guard who have been federalized and who otherwise meet the requirements, are also eligible. http://www.thanksusa.org/ Applications accepted April 1st to May 15th

3. TILLMAN MILITARY SCHOLARS PROGRAM The following candidates may apply to become a Tillman Scholar: Veteran and active-duty military service members  Honorably discharged of pre-and post-9/11 service  From all branches of the U.S. Military including National Guard and Reserve Current spouses of veterans or active-duty service members, including surviving spouses Service members or spouses pursuing a degree as a full-time* student:  Undergraduate (Bachelor’s or above)  Graduate or post-graduate degree  At a public or private, U.S.-based accredited institution Application Deadline: March 31 st of each year On what basis are Tillman Scholars selected? Educational and career ambitions Record of military service and/or community impact as a military spouse Record of personal achievement Demonstration of service to others in the community Desire to continue to serve others and make a positive impact on your community Leadership potential Compelling, thoughtful, genuine and thorough essay question responses Average Award: $14,000 http://pattillmanfoundation.org

4. FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS The following candidates may apply: Troopers currently assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division Troopers that are Life members of the 1st Cavalry Division Association ($15/year, or $150 one-time). The spouse or children of members of the 1st Cavalry Division Association that are currently on active duty and assigned/attached to the 1st Cavalry Division. BENEFIT Based on available funds, scholarship grants for tuition, books, and lab fees of up to $1,200.00 per academic year for a period of no more than four years are available. Application deadline June 1 st each year. Scholarship grants can be used during the entire academic year. Awardees must compete each year for follow-on grants. RULES OF SELECTION Scholarship grants are awarded based on financial need and merit. If the number of applications exceeds the money available, a board of active duty Command Sergeants Major, serving as members of the Association, will establish an order of merit list from all eligible applicants. When the 1st Cavalry Division is deployed, the Foundation of the 1st Cavalry Division Association Board will consist of three to five retired Command Sergeants Major of the Division that are members of the 1st Cavalry Division Association. Local Foundation supported primarily by members and previous recipients. www.1cda.org

5. SPORT CLIPS ® HELP-A-HERO SCHOLARSHIPS The following candidates may apply: Be a citizen of the United States Be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve Have completed Basic Training and follow-on training (Advanced Individual Training, Technical school, etc.) Separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below Demonstrate a need for financial assistance Participate in, be accepted to or currently enrolled in a VA-approved program or school at an accredited post-secondary institution If selected, authorize the VFW and Sport Clips, Inc. to announce and publish award of your scholarship. If awarded a scholarship, the recipient's name, city, state, photograph and essay may be used for promotional purposes by the VFW and Sport Clips, Inc. without further consent from the recipient Scholarship Details: Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to qualified applicants Limited to one per family per semester Applications for the fall semester will be accepted January 1 through April 30 Applications for the spring semester will be accepted August 1 through November 15 Fall semester scholarships will be awarded in August, and spring semester scholarships will be awarded in January Scholarships must be used by the end of the school semester for which the veteran is applying. Scholarships are restricted for tuition and fees only and will be paid directly to accredited schools http://www.vfw.org/scholarship/

6. VETERANS UNITED FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Award recipient must be: A surviving spouse or surviving child of a fallen active duty service member or fallen Veteran of the United States Armed Forces Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university by the spring semester of 2016 Pursuing a trade or professional certificate, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, graduate, post-graduate or doctoral degree Willing and able to provide a copy of your most recent full FAFSA filing Comfortable sharing your personal story and aspirations for the future with others on camera Willing to supply fallen parent or spouse military documents relevant to award criteria Willing to supply VUF with receipts or invoices related to eligible educational costs as they are incurred in order to receive payment. Eligible costs include tuition, books, fees, school materials, and some aspects of room and board as determined by the Foundation. Payments may be made directly to the school or reimbursed to the award recipient www.enhancelives.com /scholarships Three scholarships per Semester awarded. Deadline to apply: April 1 st for Fall, October 1 st for Spring $20,000 Award

7. The Spouse Education Assistance Program is a need-based scholarship program established to assist spouses of Army Soldiers in obtaining a 4-year undergraduate degree. Scholarship applications are accepted from 2 January to 1 May each year for assistance for the following academic year. Applicants must apply each year and may receive assistance for up to four academic years if they meet the eligibility criteria. ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF SPOUSE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: Student must be a part-time (minimum of 6 credit hours per semester or term) or full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester or term) student working on an undergraduate degree. Student must be the spouse of an active duty or retired Soldier or the widow(er) of a Soldier who died while on active duty or while retired. Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale. Student must not be a member of the National Guard, Reserves, or other military branch. Student must be registered in DEERS. Award varies; average stipend is $2559 www.aerhq.org

8. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN The Scholarships for Military Children Program is now in its 15th year. Through the generosity of Defense Commissary agency business partners and others, a total of 8,012 students, all sons or daughters of commissary patrons, have shared $12,526,000 in scholarship grants. They were selected from a pool of nearly 77,000 applicants. Program is open to sons and daughters of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military commissary customers. Recipient must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a four-year undergraduate college or university, accredited in the U. S. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 basis. Application window open December- February each year ≈ $2000 Award http://militaryscholar.org/index.html

9. US ARMY WOMEN’S FOUNDATION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS Applicant must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard or the child of a woman who served honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Community College Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be a high school graduate with a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or GED and must be currently enrolled in an accredited community college. ---OR--- Certificate Program Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be a high school graduate with a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or GED and must be currently enrolled in accredited Certificate granting institution. ---OR--- College and University Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and have completed 30 credit hours of course work and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. ---OR--- Graduate Program Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must have achieved an undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must be enrolled in or accepted into a Graduate level program — Masters or Doctoral. All application materials, including online application form, essay, official transcript(s), two recommendations, proof of matriculation at designated accredited academic institution, as well as commander’s verification of active duty or qualified documentation of the sponsor or woman’s service (e.g. Department of Defense Form DD-214) must be submitted and postmarked by January 15, 2016. Award for community college or certificate $1000 Award for university or graduate programs $2500

10. ARMY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Eligible applicants must: Be a son or daughter of regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing, OR Be the of spouse of serving enlisted regular active duty, active duty reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing, OR Be a son or daughter of a former U.S. Army member who received an honorable discharge or medical discharge, or who was killed while serving in the U.S. Army Be a high school senior, high school graduate, or registered as undergraduate student at an accredited college or post high school vocational/technical institution, Have a 2.0 grade point average on a 4 point system Be a U.S. citizen Not have reached his/her 24th birthday by the application deadline date in the year of application if he/she is the child of an Army member Not have previously earned a bachelor's degree from a college or university AVAILABLE ASF SCHOLARSHIPS: The CPT Jennifer S. Odom Memorial Scholarship The 1 st LT Scott McClean Love Memorial Scholarship The Hamilton Sundstrand Honorary Scholarship The KBR Honorary Scholarship The BAE Systems Honorary Scholarship The LTG Jack Costello Memorial Scholarship The Fluor Honorary Scholarship The COL Urey W. Alexander Memorial Scholarship The Perot Family Scholarship The LT Keirn C. Brown Memorial Scholarship The General Dynamics Honorary Scholarship $500-$2000 Awards Deadline to apply: April 1 st each year http://www.armyscholarshipfoundation.org/scholarships.html