Veteran College Grants (VCG) - Children's Grant
$5,000
- DeadlineMay 31st
- StateNationwide
- BranchesArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
About this scholarship
"Be a child of a U.S. military veteran with an “Honorable Discharge” Be a High School Graduate or have a GED certificate. Be currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited college, university, or vocational or technical school. Be able to demonstrate a total household income of $140,000 or less. Be able to demonstrate financial needs or special circumstances. Be able to demonstrate good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale) Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident."
Details
- Award
- $5,000
- Deadline
- May 31st
- Application opens
- May 1st
- State
- Nationwide
- Branches
- Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
- Status of service member
- Veteran
- Relation to service member
- Child
- Intended program
- Institutions: Community College, College or University, Trade School, Vocational School, Technical Institute.
- Requirements
- "Submit the VCG online application form. Submit High School Diploma or GED certificate Submit an Essay (300 – 500 words) answering: What are you studying—and why? How will education or training impact your future? What would this grant or scholarship mean to you and your family? Submit proof of military connection (DD-214 and birth certificate proving relationship) Submit transcripts and proof of enrollment from an accredited school. Submit a letter of recommendation (teacher, counselor, or employer preferred). Submit all pages of the 2026 federal tax return (IRS-1040) for the entire household. If the veteran and spouse file separately, you must submit both tax returns. Meet all deadlines for submission and supporting documents."
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