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Educational Scholarship Program

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Funding Amount

$500 - $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications typically available: April – June (annually)”

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Eligible organizations

  • Educational requirement: Enrolled in accredited colleges and universities across the country for postsecondary education
  • Distinction between part-time and full-time student status

Other requirements

  • Primary applicants: PVA members
  • Secondary applicants: Immediate family members of PVA members
  • Must be a PVA member OR an immediate family member of a PVA member
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States

Program Type: Educational scholarships for college students

Award Amounts:

  • Part-time students: $500
  • Full-time students: $1,000
  • Total annual funding: $10,000

Eligibility

  • Primary applicants: PVA members
  • Secondary applicants: Immediate family members of PVA members
  • Educational requirement: Enrolled in accredited colleges and universities across the country for postsecondary education

Program History

  • Established: 1986
  • Duration: Ongoing annual program
  • Purpose: Help PVA members and their immediate families gain postsecondary education from accredited institutions

Background

Since PVA's inception, a primary goal has been to assist members and their families in improving their quality of life through various activities, including support of educational and training programs.

Contact Information

Address: 1875 Eye Street NW Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Timeline:

  • Applications typically available: April – June (annually)
  • Note: As of the 2018-2019 awards mentioned in source material, applications were available during this window

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Must be a PVA member OR an immediate family member of a PVA member
  2. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university
  3. Distinction between part-time and full-time student status

Required Materials:

  • Not specified in available documentation

Application Submission:

  • Submit through www.pva.org/membership/scholarship-program
  • Specific format and required documents not detailed in provided materials

Note: For complete application details, requirements, and submission instructions, applicants should visit the scholarship program website or contact PVA directly.

What Paralyzed Veterans of America actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
37
Total given
$5.75M
Median grant
$151K
Range
$30K–$350K
  • By dollars: Florida 8%, California 8%, District of Columbia 6%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC; New Haven, CT.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 3% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • PVA Education & Training Foundation · Washington, DC

    Research grant

    $350K

  • Yale University · New Haven, CT

    Research grant

    $250K

  • Florida Gulf Coast Chapter PVA · Tampa, FL

    Chapter & sports grant

    $166K

  • Texas Chapter PVA · Houston, TX

    Chapter & sports grant

    $161K

  • Mid America Chapter PVA · Oklahoma City, OK

    Chapter & sports grant

    $158K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Veterans

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