Children’s Scholarship

The program is administered by Veteran College Grants, a nation’s designer and manager of grant and scholarship programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for this program is determined by the sole discretion of VCG, and eligible applications are reviewed by the Veteran College Grants selection committee. All decisions by the committee are considered final upon applying.

About the Scholarship

The Children’s Scholarship was created by Veteran College Grants (VCG) to honor the service of U.S. military veterans by supporting their children in pursuing higher education or trade school programs. The scholarship provides merit-based financial assistance to students who demonstrate outstanding character, leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and notable accomplishments. At VCG, we believe that the dedication and sacrifice of military families should open doors to lifelong opportunities.

Awards

Recipients are strongly selected based on a combination of character, extracurricular activities, academic performance, leadership roles, awards, and achievements. Selections are made by Veteran College Grants, with all decisions considered final.

Eligibility

Be a child of a U.S. military veteran with an “Honorable Discharge”
Be a High School Graduate or have a GED certificate.
Be currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited college, university, or vocational or technical school.
Be able to demonstrate good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale)
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Requirements

Submit the following document(s): Application is not complete unless all required documents are submitted.

Submit the VCG online application form.
Submit High School Diploma or GED certificate.
Submit an Essay (300 – 500 words) answering:
- What are you studying—and why?
- How will education or training impact your future?
- What would this grant or scholarship mean to you and your family?
Submit proof of military connection (DD-214 and birth certificate proving relationship)
Submit transcripts and proof of enrollment from an accredited school. Submit a letter of recommendation (teacher, counselor, or employer preferred).
Submit a list of awards, achievements, leadership roles, and extracurricular activities, along with documentation verifying each item.
Meet all deadlines for submission and supporting documents.