Children's Grant

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 Grant

The Children's Grant was created by Veteran College Grants (VCG) to help veterans and their families overcome the financial barriers of higher education and trade school programs. It provides needs-based financial assistance exclusively to children of U.S. military veterans pursuing college or trade school education. At VCG, we believe no veteran or military family should have to put their educational goals on hold because of financial hardship. The Children’s Grant works with current military benefits and other aid, turning service and sacrifice into lifelong opportunities.

Awards

Recipients are selected primarily based on financial need, with additional consideration given to academic performance and leadership. 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 a total household income of $140,000 or less.
Be able to demonstrate financial needs or special circumstances.
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 all pages of the 2025 federal tax return (IRS-1040) for the entire household. If the veteran and spouse file separately, you must submit both tax returns.
Meet all deadlines for submission and supporting documents.