2025 AMVETS Veteran, Active Duty & Guard/Reserve Scholarship

Provided by AMVETS (American Veterans)

No deadline
$12,000
60+ min

About this scholarship

AMVETS offers up to $12,000 scholarships to a qualified Veteran or Active-Duty member of the United States military to include the National Guard or Reserves. The candidate must be in pursuit of a higher education undergrad degree. (NO POST GRADS)

Quick facts

Award amount

$12,000

Number of awards

1 awards available

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.

Eligibility requirements

7 listed

Must be a United States Citizen

Must be an Honorably/General under Honorable Discharged conditions United States Veteran or Active Military to include National Guard and Reserves

Must meet the AMVETS/FAFSA requirements of a Regular Student

Must be enrolled in an eligible degree program at an accredited four (4) year college or university (NO POST GRAD)

Must demonstrate financial need

Must not be in default on a federal student loan

Must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize scholarship award

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

Important

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