Scholarships for dependent children of Active Duty Service members who were killed or permanently disabled (100% VA rating).
Eligibility Requirements
Children of military personnel who have been killed or have been deemed 100% totally and permanently disabled from a combat mission or training accident.
The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman, or Marine who has:
- Been killed in action.
- Become 100% totally & permanently disabled as a direct result of a combat mission, with priority given to those who have a single combat-related disability rated at 70% or more. This does not apply to Servicemembers who are Silver Star or Purple Heart medal recipients, as they only need a combined 100% total and permanent disability rating. Qualifying parent must have received an Honorable discharge.
- Suffered a major limb amputation due to enemy action
- Been classified as a Prisoner of War (POW) or as Missing in Action (MIA).
- Been awarded the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Air Force Cross, or the Coast Guard Cross.
- Been involved in a training accident that resulted in the death of the Servicemember or caused an immediate inability to continue serving (100% totally and permanently disabled).
Applicant must be:
- Currently in the spring semester of their senior year of high school, a high school graduate, or currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate, vocational, or trade school student. (Freedom Alliance scholarships are only for use towards undergraduate, trade, or vocational programs.)
- Under the age of 26 at the time of application.
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