Surviving Children’s Scholarship (SESC)

Provided by Screaming Eagle Foundation

July 1, 2026(24 days left)
$2,500
30–60 min

About this scholarship

Scholarship for surviving dependent children of Soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division/Fort Campbell who were killed or severely wounded in support of the Global War on Terror (post-9/11). Awards are $2,500 each and limited to four scholarship grants; funds cover tuition, books, and fees.

Quick facts

Award amount

$2,500

Number of awards

4 awards available

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

July 1, 2026

Time to apply

30–60 min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

7 listed

Dependent child of active duty personnel assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault or tenant units at Fort Campbell (excluding U.S. Army Special Operations Command) who were killed, wounded or injured while serving in support of the Global War on Terrorism on or after September 11, 2001.

Qualified dependent applicants may be from age of birth to 22 years of age.

Children not yet of college age must have a valid 529 college savings plan to receive an award.

High school seniors up to 22 must be accepted to or attending a university, college or technical program as a full-time student.

Full-time students must be taking at least 12 credit hours per semester at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, post-graduate program or vocational/technical school.

Use of awarded funds: tuition, books or fees required for enrollment/attendance at eligible institutions in the U.S. and abroad.

Eligibility limited to 4 awards of the scholarship grant.

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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