How much funding does Continuing Education Scholarship provide?

Continuing Education Scholarship provides $1,250 per award (Four scholarships awarded annually) in funding.

When is the deadline for Continuing Education Scholarship?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around February.

How often is Continuing Education Scholarship offered?

Continuing Education Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected February 15, 2027.

Continuing Education Scholarship

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United S Tates Auxiliary

Foundation Annual Grants for Veterans Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,250 per award (Four scholarships awarded annually)

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: February 15, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Applicant must be 21 years of age or older
Applicant must be one of the following
Current VFW Auxiliary Member
Spouse of current VFW Auxiliary Member

Overview

The VFW Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship assists members and their immediate family members who wish to further their education by pursuing a college degree or career direction at a vocational/technical school.

Geographic Scope: United States (VFW Auxiliary members nationwide)

Focus Areas:

College degree programs
Vocational/technical school programs
Career development education

Eligibility:

Applicant must be 21 years of age or older
Applicant must be one of the following:
- Current VFW Auxiliary Member
- Spouse of current VFW Auxiliary Member
- Son of current VFW Auxiliary Member
- Daughter of current VFW Auxiliary Member
Qualifying member must have been a member of the VFW Auxiliary for one (1) year by the application submission deadline

Award Details:

Four $1,250 scholarships awarded each year
One scholarship awarded in each of the four VFW Auxiliary Conferences

Contact Information:

VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters
406 W. 34th St., 10th Floor
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816.561.8655
Fax: 816.931.4753
Email: info@vfwauxiliary.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

July 1: Application process begins
February 15: All applications must be submitted to VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters
May 1: Scholarship recipients are notified

Required Materials:

Complete the Continuing Education Scholarship application form
Answer all questions on the application
Write a brief essay (no more than 300 words) describing:
- Commitment to educational goals
- How this scholarship will help attain these goals

Submission Requirements:

Submit to VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters
All materials must be received by February 15 deadline

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What Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United S Tates Auxiliary actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 5
Total given: $292K
Median grant: $50K
Range: $10K–$132K

By dollars: Michigan 45%, Missouri 38%, Maine 17%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MO; Eaton Rapids, MI; Bar Harbor, ME.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.