Educational Resources for Spouses

Coast Guard Foundation Grants/Scholarships:

Spouse Education Grant

What: Multiple $1,000 grants

Who: Eligible spouses of enlisted Coast Guard members in ranks E1-E8. Must be studying at a nationally or regionally accredited institution or program.

Delta Dental Education Grant

What: Total of ten grants each worth $2,000

Who: Eligible spouses of enlisted Coast Guard members in ranks E1-E8. Must be pursuing a degree in oral health, medical/nursing, or wellness professions.

USAA Reserve Scholarship

What: Scholarships awarded based on financial need, scholastic promise, motivation, moral character, good citizenship, and leadership qualities.

Who: Both reservists and their family members who are pursuing higher education opportunities.

More Information: https://coastguardfoundation.org/scholarships

Navy Wives Club of America Inc. (NWCA) Scholarships

What: Multiple scholarships with amounts between $1,000 and $1,500

Who: Children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, or spouses of an enlisted (E1-E9) member of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard (active duty, retired, widow or widower). The

applicant must have a valid Dependent ID card (United States Uniformed Services

Identification & Privilege Card). The applicant must show basis of need for financial

assistance, have a scholastic standing of at least a 2.5 grade point average (GPA),

and be a graduate of an accredited High School or its equivalent or will qualify for

graduation prior to beginning eligibility for assistance.

More information: https://navywivesclubsofamerica.org/scholarships/

National Military Family Association Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship

What: Rolling application open year-round with scholarships awarded on a quarterly basis for amounts between $500 - $2,500

Who: Spouse of a Service Member that served post 9/11/2001 and meets one of the below requirements:

Active-duty service member
Retiree (including medically retired)
100% Disabled Veteran
Guardsman
Reservist
Fallen service member

You also must have, or be eligible to hold, a valid military/Uniformed Services ID and be accepted to a post-secondary degree program.

More Information: https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/spouses-scholarships/

Tillman Scholars Program

What: Merit-based scholarship with an average amount of $10,000 per academic year

Who: Veteran and active-duty military service members from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces including the National Guard who have served in both pre-and post-9/11 eras and current spouses of veteran or active service members, including surviving spouses. Must be a full-time student pursuing one of the following degrees at a public or private, U.S.-based, accredited institution for the upcoming fall/spring academic year: