Scholarships for Military Children

The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created in recognition of the contributions of military families and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. A scholarship is awarded each year for each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide.

Who is eligible: Dependent, unmarried children (under age 23) 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 United States. They also must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 grading scale).

Awards: At least one $2000 scholarship will be awarded at every commissary location that receives qualified applications. More than one scholarship at each commissary location may be available. The scholarship provides funding for tuition, books, lab fees and other related expenses.

For more information and to find out how to apply for this program click HERE. The deadline for applications is February 28, 2014.

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