Veterans & Families Scholarship
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 31, 2027
243 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Current deadline
- May 31, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines each year: March 1 · May 31
From the program guidelines: “Application Period: March 1 - May 31 annually (11:59 PM EDT)”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Students from veteran families or military backgrounds
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Underrepresented and underprivileged backgrounds
- High academic achievement
- Demonstrated passion for community impact
- Various degree pursuit areas including STEAM, healthcare, education, and financial technology
Overview
Focus: Supports students from military/veteran families pursuing higher education.
Eligibility:
- Students from veteran families or military backgrounds
- Underrepresented and underprivileged backgrounds
- High academic achievement
- Demonstrated passion for community impact
- Various degree pursuit areas including STEAM, healthcare, education, and financial technology
Geographic Scope: United States (national)
Background: Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. Founded by Louis Hernandez Jr., CEO of Black Dragon Capital℠.
Recent Award Recipients (2024): Two recipients announced
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Period: March 1 - May 31 annually (11:59 PM EDT)
Application Materials Required:
- Academic transcripts
- Essay/narrative demonstrating military/veteran family background and goals
- Information about financial need and background
- Demonstration of academic excellence
- Community impact or leadership examples
Selection Criteria:
- Veteran/military family background
- Academic excellence
- Financial need assessment
- Demonstrated resilience and determination
- Passion for community impact
Note: Applications are evaluated by expert reviewers from the foundation.
What Louis Hernandez JRS Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $41K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $7,500–$23K
- By dollars: New York 57%, District of Columbia 43%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Flushing, NY.
Example grants
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals · Flushing, NY
$23K
Leadership Foundation · Washington, DC
$10K
Nab Leadership Foundation · Washington, DC
$7,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Veterans
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