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Ohio Department of AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AMVETS SERVICE

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

April 1, 2027

358 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Ohio Department of AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship, payable in full toward tuition only

Number of Awards: 10 scholarships awarded annually

Geographic Scope: Ohio - applicant or veteran must live in Ohio

Eligibility:

  • Veterans

  • Children of veterans

  • Spouses of veterans

  • Grandchildren of veterans

  • Graduating high school students and/or adults entering accredited college or university

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
  • Award Basis: Scholastic aptitude and demonstration of financial need

    Restrictions:

  • Scholarships only awarded for attendance at accredited colleges or universities

  • One-time scholarship (not renewable)

  • No applications accepted from students with less than 2.5 GPA
  • Non-Discrimination: AMVETS does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic background or native origin.

    Organization: Ohio Department of AMVETS Service Foundation, Inc.

    Contact: Available via website amvetsohsf.org

    How to Apply

    Application Requirements

    Deadline: April 1

    Required Materials:
    All of the following items must be received by the office with your application:

    1. Copy of the eligible veteran's DD214 or discharge certificate indicating 'honorable' separation
    2. Brief autobiographical statement outlining:
    - Why you desire the AMVETS scholarship
    - Your projected goals in life
    3. Transcript (high school grades or current college transcript)
    4. Good quality photo of yourself

    GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

    Application Submission: Download the Scholarship Application from the website and submit with all required materials to the office by the April 1 deadline.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    veteranseducation

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