Scholarships
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Students interested in Maritime related careers, Merchant Marine Academy, Maritime Trade Schools & those studying Business, Engineering, Law Enforcement, Firefighting/Emergency Management or Marine Sciences
For high school students; applicants should apply by March & indicate their interest in pursuing a maritime related career on the application
Students interested in pursuing flight or a career in aviation or an aviation-related field
Must be at least 16 years old to apply for a flight training or post-secondary scholarship; opens in November
Helps fund college tuition, flight school, dental school, Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings, and even full rides to certain universities
For Air Force & Space Force Airmen, Guardians, their spouses & families; Applications accepted December - April
AFCEA International, its chapters & corporate partners offer a variety of scholarships with focus on science & STEM
Eligibility is specific to each scholarship
Scholarships for primary flight training, advanced ratings/certificates, aviation maintenance, etc.
For AOPA members that are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent legal residents & some scholarships also require applicants to meet additional criteria; Opens September
Explore career options in aviation - exposes a diverse group of students to aviation that might otherwise not realize that a career as a pilot or in a drone-related field is completely within reach
Designed for high school students - ages 13-18 can get a FREE High School membership, including a digital subscription to Flight Training magazine
College General Studies, STEAM, & Army related options
For AUSA Premium Members, Association Members, and their dependents to include children, spouses, and grandchildren; application submissions accepted February to May each year.
Awards student scholarships to military & civilians
For Brevard County residents - civilians and military; Must enroll/be enrolled for fall term in year applying for scholarship; Enrolled in an accredited secondary, college or trade school; Six hours minimum class load
Representing the United States Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard
For children or grandchildren of members and/or deceased members of the FRA and LA FRA; deadline mid-April
Awards many scholarships to students in college or grad school
For Brevard County residents; application submissions accepted January - mid-June; contact website &/or local chapter for elgibility details & specifics
The nations oldest & largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children
For the child of a Marine or a Navy Corpsman, Chaplain or Religious Programs specialist attached to a Marine unit; Application submissions accepted January - February.
Offers scholarship opportunities including; General Scholarship, Nursing School Scholarship & Medical School Scholarship
General Scholarship is for Florida high school seniors - submissions received through February; Nursing & Medical Schoois Scholarships are for Florida resident college students enrolled in accredited Florida programs - submissions received through March; contact local American Legion for elgibility details & specifics
One of the top universities in the country; develops outstanding leaders & officers of character who exemplify courage, dedication & a desire to serve others as they make a difference in the Air Force, Space Force and the world; full 4-year program at no cost to Cadets
Commitment to serve your country required; Applicant must secure a nomination; 12.4% acceptance rate; offers a preparatory school for candidates not currently qualified; September 15 deadline
Ranked among the nation’s most prestigious & selective institutions of higher learning; on a waterfront campus & on the seas, develop the skills, character & commitment to lead in one of the most adventurous & rewarding pursuits ever; full 4-year program at no cost to Cadets
Commitment to serve your country required; 13% acceptance rate; October 15 early action deadline
A top-tier education, unparalleled support, friendships that last a lifetime, and experiences that cannot be replicated anywhere - all at the world's premier leader development institution; full 4-year program at no cost to Cadets
Commitment to serve your country required; Applicant must secure a nomination; 12.4% acceptance rate; offers a preparatory school for candidates not currently qualified; applicant submissions accepted February - January
Undergraduate college of our country’s naval service; prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, & compassion in the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps; Naval Academy students are midshipmen on active duty in the U.S. Navy; full 4-year program at no cost to midshipmen
Commitment to serve your country required; Applicant must secure a nomination; 8.4% acceptance rate; offers a preparatory school for candidates not currently qualified; January 31 deadline
A federal service academy that educates leaders of exemplary character who are inspired to serve the national security, marine transportation, & economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces; full 4-year program at no cost to Cadets
Commitment to serve your country is required. Applicant must secure a nomination; 25.2% acceptance rate; February 1 deadline
ROTC Programs in the United States & Territories
Many colleges & universities including community colleges have ROTC programs with various tuition assistance & scholarship opportunities
Commitment to serve your country required upon completion; each entity has its own set of scholarships & criteria within the ROTC concepts & other non-ROTC parameters; 2,3, & 4 yr scholarships available; to get started, check out individual services' websites - US Air Force, US Army, US Navy; program includes National Guard & Reserves
Develops leaders of tomorrow who will go on to fulfill the Air Force MISSION, represent our CORE VALUES & live up to the rich HISTORY of Air Force ROTC; become an Airmen or a Guardian
Commitment to serve your country required upon completion; scholarships available for high school students, current college students & enlisted airmen
Scholarships & stipends help you focus on what’s important - namely, getting that college degree — not how you’ll pay for it; become a Soldier
Commitment to serve your country required upon completion; scholarships available for college-bound high school students or students already attending a college or university; scholarships awarded based on a student's merit & grades, not financial need
Educate & train qualified young men & women for service as commissioned officers in the Navy's unrestricted line communities, the Navy Nurse Corps & the Marine Corps; prepares mature young men & women for leadership & management positions in an increasingly technical Navy & Marine Corps; become a Sailor or a Marine
Commitment to serve your country required upon completion; for qualified students who graduate from high school before August 1 of the year they intend to start college; awards scholarships through a highly competitive national selection process; upon graduation, midshipmen are commissioned as officers in the Navy or Marine Corps