Military Spouse Scholarships and Grants in 2025

Military life often means adjusting your own goals to support your family—especially when it comes to education. Frequent moves, deployments, and changing schedules can make it harder to finish a degree or build a career. But there are programs that may help. Scholarships and grants in 2025 offer financial support and flexibility tailored to military families.
The MyCAA Scholarship provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses pursuing licenses, certifications, or associate degrees in portable career fields. This benefit is designed to support spouses in gaining employment in high-demand occupations that can move with them during relocations.
Service members may transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses, providing financial support for education-related expenses such as tuition, housing, and books.
The NMFA offers scholarships to military spouses pursuing various educational and professional goals, including degrees, certifications, licensure, and business expenses. Awards typically range from $500 to $2,500.
Administered by Army Emergency Relief (AER), this need-based scholarship assists spouses of Army Soldiers in obtaining their first undergraduate degree. Award amounts vary based on financial need and other factors.
Hope For The Warriors offers scholarships to spouses and caregivers of post-9/11 veterans pursuing higher education. Scholarships range from $1,800 to $2,500 and are applied toward education at accredited U.S. institutions.
National University awards 15 Whisper Military Spouse Scholarships annually, providing $10,000 in tuition benefits and a $2,500 stipend for the first term. This scholarship supports military spouses pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), in partnership with the National Military Family Association (NMFA), offers scholarships of up to $1,500 to military spouses pursuing their first undergraduate degree. This scholarship covers up to two courses (6 credits).
Western Governors University (WGU) offers a Military Spouse Scholarship valued at up to $4,000 ($1,000 per term for up to four terms) to spouses of military personnel pursuing an online degree.
Beyond the scholarships listed above, several organizations and platforms offer additional resources for military spouses seeking educational funding:
Many local military spouse clubs and associations offer scholarships to members of their communities. For example, the Military Spouses of Newport (MSON) club provides merit-based scholarships to spouses of active-duty military members stationed in Rhode Island. Eligibility criteria and application deadlines vary by organization, so it’s advisable to check with local clubs for specific information.
Several online platforms compile and update lists of scholarships available to military spouses:
These resources can help you discover additional funding opportunities tailored to your unique circumstances.
Pursuing education while supporting a military family isn’t easy—but it’s possible. With the right resources, you can find scholarships and grants that ease the financial burden and make room for your goals. Take time to explore your options, gather the right materials, and apply early when you can. Whether you’re starting fresh or finishing a degree, there are programs out there that may help you move forward.
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