Army Scholarship Foundation Scholarships

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award

One-year awards currently average $1000 per student, with amount and number dependent on donations/endowments. Reapply for subsequent years, up to four years of awards in total; not automatic renewal. Funds may cover tuition/fees, books and lab expenses.

Deadline

2027 dates not yet posted; applications are due April 15 of the application year.

How to apply

Online application with proof of service, transcript, IRS Form 1040, FAFSA summary, photo and an essay of up to 325 words on one of six topics.

What you'll need

• A separate scholarship application

Who can apply

U.S. citizen seniors, high school graduates or undergraduates at accredited colleges or post-high-school vocational/technical institutions, minimum 2.0 GPA on a four-point scale. Eligible families include children of serving active Army/active Reserve/active Guard members, children of honorably or medically discharged or deceased-in-service Army members, and spouses of serving enlisted members. Children must be under 24 at deadline; spouses have no age limit. Current income cap is family AGI $160000, with the page still naming 2024 or 2025 returns; confirm the next cycle’s tax year.

Good to know

The 2026-27 application is closed and only recurring April 15 submission deadline is posted. No minimum SAT/ACT score or application fee. Current posted materials include service proofs, high school and applicable college transcripts, family Form 1040, FAFSA Submission Summary, photo and a maximum 325-word essay; new-cycle materials and tax year are unconfirmed.

Details

Need requiredU.S. citizens only