The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for family members of service members and Veterans to achieve their educational dreams. Launched in 2012, the scholarship program is funded by contributions from Veterans United Home Loans and its employees. Since our scholarship program was created, over $1 MILLION has been awarded to support the educational dreams of military families across the U.S.
The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship is available each year. Use this handy timeline to stay on top of deadlines this year or start preparations for the next application period.
Weds, April 1st - Thur, April 30th
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To qualify for the scholarship program, you must meet one of the following conditions:
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Awards will be granted based on the following criteria:
Share your story of how your military service or losing your spouse/parent affected you. Explain who you are, where your life has taken you, and what you hope to pursue through your college education and beyond.
Determined by the Veterans United Foundation awards team and based on full FAFSA submission.
Your community, church, athletic and school involvement or achievements, plus anything else you would like to have considered (may include photos, drawings, poems, writings, etc.).
*Candidates may be required to complete a background check
Our Scholarship application window is open from Weds, April 1st to Thur, April 30th. All applications must be completed and submitted using our online application portal. An “apply today” button will be available on the website during the application window, which will allow you to create an account for our online portal and access the Scholarship Application.
You are eligible to apply for this scholarship if you meet one of the following:
Unfortunately, no. The service-connected disability criteria only applies to Veterans themselves who are pursuing higher education.
Unfortunately, no. If you are applying as a Veteran with 100% service-connected disability, you must be applying on behalf of yourself and personally pursuing higher education.
This scholarship is for higher education only. Applicants must be pursuing an associate's, bachelor's, graduate, post-graduate or doctoral degree at an accredited college or university. This scholarship does not apply to K-12 students.
No, VUF will not be awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions outside of the United States and U.S. Territories.
The VUF scholarship is primarily intended to support higher-education students with the cost of tuition. Other eligible expenses can include textbooks, lab fees, on-campus or near-campus student housing for non-commuting students.
The VUF scholarship may not be used for previous year/semester charges prior to being awarded the scholarship, meal plans, student insurance, parking tickets, direct student loans, sporting tickets, or extracurricular or non-required activities.
If awarded a scholarship, you have up to 4 years from the time of your award to use the full amount of your scholarship. You do not need to reapply while you still have scholarship funds remaining. Once your scholarship has been used in full, you may reapply at that time.
No, the scholarship funds will not be paid out directly to you in a lump sum. Your scholarship funds will be maintained by VUF, and you will request to use the funds as needed. VUF staff will make payments directly to your school, bookstore, or other entities as you request to use your scholarship.
Yes, your scholarship may be used in a single semester if needed.
Yes, you may reapply for another scholarship award. While we take great pleasure in awarding subsequent scholarships when possible, we prioritize spreading the love and care to applicants who have never received an award before. If you choose to reapply, please submit a new, unique essay. While we understand that much of the details about your background and personal journey will contain the same information, we appreciate any updates on your educational journey, things you've accomplished or learned, and how the VUF scholarship has aided you up to this point.
