Provided by National Military Family Association
NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship provides funding for military spouses for educational and career pursuits (GED through PhD), professional licenses and certifications (including re-licensure), business/entrepreneurial expenses, supervised clinical hours, continuing education courses, and more. Recipients join a private community and can receive NMFA scholarships more than once.
Award amount
$11,006
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Other
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must be a military spouse
Funding may be used for education from GED through PhD
Eligible expenses include professional licenses and certifications, re-licensure, business/entrepreneurial expenses, supervised clinical hours, and continuing education courses
Applicants may receive NMFA scholarships more than once
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.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
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
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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