Scholarships

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2024 Recipients

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Scholarship Opportunities

AFBA/NGAUS Active Life Member Scholarship

The Armed Forces Benefit Association awards two (2), $5,000 scholarships to a NGAUS Active Life Member or the dependent of a NGAUS Active Life Member. As a member of the National Guard Association of Washington, you are a member of NGAUS.

The application period is March 1-May 31.

NGAUS offers a variety of other scholarships with more specific qualifications. For more information, click the button below.

EANGUS Scholarship Opportunities

The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) has scholarship opportunities for EANGUS members, their spouses, and their dependent children. Enlisted members of the National Guard Association of Washington and their families qualify for these scholarships!

The EANGUS Scholarship Program offers the award of many full-tuition scholarships provided by their partner institutions, as well as their $2,000 CSM Virgil Williams Scholarships and $1,000 Patriot Scholarships funded by corporate and individual donations.

The application deadline for the 2024 Scholarships is **1 April 2024**. Please refer to the EANGUS Scholarship page at the link below for specific details and application deadlines for each institution and scholarship offer.

Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant

The National Guard Grant (NGG) helps members of the Washington National Guard get an approved degree or certificate. Beginning with the 2022-23 academic year, this program is also available for graduate students. Participants commit to serving one year (served concurrently with contract) in exchange for each year of funding. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with deadlines dependent on term dates. See the application for exact dates.

Eligible participants must meet the following requirements:

• Be an active drilling member in good standing of the Washington National Guard.
• Have completed the current year’s FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application.
• Attend an accredited higher education institution in Washington State, or a Washington institution that provides training under the Montgomery GI Bill.

GI Bill Education Benefits

GI Bill benefits help you pay for college, graduate school, and training programs. Since 1944, the GI Bill has helped qualifying Veterans and their family members get money to cover all or some of the costs for school or training. Learn more about GI Bill benefits on this page—and how to apply for them.

Military Scholarship Database

In partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA and Navy Navy CYP, this is a fully searchable, comprehensive Scholarship Database for Military Dependents supporting ALL branches. The database allows military dependents (spouses, children & more) to quickly determine eligibility for post-secondary scholarships! Hundreds of thousands of dollars go unclaimed yearly due to lack of applications, so NGAW strongly encourages you to search and apply. 

Yellow Ribbon Program Scholarships

The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of higher learning (degree granting institutions) in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed either the annual maximum cap for private institutions or the resident tuition and fees for a public institution.

The Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private school, foreign school, or graduate school tuition and fees that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover. Check out this website to determine if you’re eligible and if your school takes part in this program.

AUSA Scholarship Opportunities

As a member of NGAW, you are also a member of Association of the United States Army. AUSA has a number of scholarships available to their members and their dependents (to include children, spouses, and grandchildren). Take your education to the next level!

Application Deadline: May 27. **EXTENDED**

National Guard Educational Foundation

​Scholarship Opportunities

The Leonardo DRS Guardian Scholarship Fund provides up to $25,000 per student over a four-year college education to help children of the fallen. This scholarship is financed by Leonardo DRS, with the National Guard Educational Foundation administering the application and selection process. The application deadline was June 30, 2023. We will share information on the 2024 applicaiton as soon as we have it.

The Van Hipp Heroes Scholarship Fund offers $1,000 annually for Guardsmen wounded in action in OEF, OIF, or OND who are pursuing college degrees. The application deadline was July 1, 2023. We will share information on the 2024 applicaiton as soon as we have it.

WOA – NW Chapter CW4 (Ret) Michael Novosel Scholarship Award

The WOA -NW Chapter will award 3 scholarships this year as part of their Inaugural CW4 (Ret) Michael Novosel Scholarship. Awards are offered for one Warrant Officer of either of the three COMPOS, one dependent of a Warrant Officer, and one Retiree. 

Eligibility: : All Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard Warrant Officers, dependents of Warrant Officers, and retired Warrant Officers may compete for the CW4 Michael Novosel Scholarship Award. Specifically, applicants must meet the following requirements:

     a. Applicants or their sponsor must be an active member of the USAWOA and enrolled or seeking enrollment into a college or technical school.
     b. Dependents must be at least high school age.

Essay Topic: The applicant’s essay will describe and discuss their military service, volunteer efforts, education goals, and how those goals will benefit the world around them. The essay will need to be enclosed with the  applicant’s unofficial transcript, report card, or proof of class registration.

Application Window: Feb 1 – June 1. All essays and enclosures need to be submitted no later than 1 June 2024 to woanorthwestsilverchapter@gmail.com.

Folds Of Honor Scholarship Opportunities

Fold of Honor is humbled by the eagerness of spouses and children to honor their service member by working hard toward educational goals. They pledge to stand in the gap financially as you take the next step in your education. This scholarship awards recipients up to $5,000 (not to exceed $2,500 per term w/ minimum payment of $250) for their a post-secondary education (including technical/trade school).

The annual Application Window is: Feb 1- March 31. Applicants must reapply each year they are interested in receiving funds from Folds of Honor.

AMVETS Scholarships

AMVETS (American Veterans) is the nation’s most inclusive Congressionally-chartered veterans service organization, representing the interests of 20 million veterans.

AMVETS is proud to offer scholarships/grants to the nation’s Veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserves; their Spouses as well as their Children and Grandchildren. These scholarships are designed to fulfill a financial gap after all Federal/State grants and/or scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been exhausted.

The application deadline was Jan. 15, 2024. For more information, visit the AMVETS Scholarships website.

The National Military Family Association
Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship

Together we’re stronger! Since 2004, NMFA has cheered on military spouses by awarding scholarships to help pay for everything from GED’s to PhD’s, professional licenses and certifications, including re-licensure, business and entrepreneurial expenses, supervised clinical hours, continuing education courses, and more.

Scholarship applications are open year-round. A new application must be submitted each scholarship year (October 1 – September 30).

Applicants must be the spouse of a Service member who served post 9/11/2001. For more information, including eligiblity details and the application, visit the NMFA Scholarship website.

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2023 Recipients

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