Scholarship Options For Military Children and Orphans

The Scholarship for Military Children is given toapplication.
individuals who can show proof of parent-to-childTexas Air National Guard and National Guard
relationship between them and the deceased.Orphans Education Program is designed to provide
Some states may also require a presentation of aeducation and financial assistance to children of
military dependant I.D. card. Applicants for thisdeceased personnel who served the Texas Air
program should be under 21 years of age andNational Guard and National Guard. Through the
until such time, the applicant can renew his or herHazelwood Act, every recipient is granted
application every year.tuition-free status in all colleges and universities in
The Minnesota State Children of Deceasedthe state of Texas if approved.
Veterans Program helps provide scholarships toOther states also have their own programs
the children of deceased military personnel whoregarding the education of deceased military
fell in active duty and was a resident of the statepersonnel's children. There is the South Dakota
of Minnesota by the time their tour began. TheWar Orphans Tuition Assistance Program, the
program grants tuition-free status to all recipientsMontana State Children of Deceased Veterans
in all colleges and universities except for theProgram, and the Iowa War Orphans Scholarship
University of Minnesota. There is also a $350to name a few. You can check your state's
stipend to be given annually to help for otherofficial website to see if you can avail of such
college expenses. Applicants must also be abenefits.
resident of Minnesota two years prior to their