Family Affiliation ScholarshipsParents and grandparents should check with their employers and organizations for information regarding scholarships and/or financial aid.
AFL-CIO Union-Sponsored Scholarships and Aid Describes more than $4 million in scholarships, with details about eligibility, application deadlines and contact information
The Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF) and The Air Force Sergeants Association Undergraduate studies of eligible single dependent children of enlisted Air Force members on active duty, serving in the ANG/AFRES, or retired from any of these components, $500 to $3000 Deadline Unknown
American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO Child or grandchild of an active or
deceased member of the APWU, $1,000 renewable,
The Elks National Foundation Scholarships Application process and deadlines vary for each of the programs. All applications, except for the scouting scholarships, must go through a local Elks Lodge before reaching the Elks National Foundation office Deadline unknown
International Association of Firefighters W. H. "Howie" McClennan Scholarship Children of fire fighters who have died in the line of duty to attend a university, accredited college or school of higher learning in the United States or Canada, $2500 renewable, Deadline Feb.1
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Children of current or former United States Marines and current or former United States Navy Corpsmen who have served with the United States Marine Corps or grandchildren of one of U.S. Marine who served with the 4th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association or a U.S. Marine who served with the 6th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association, Deadline April 1
Navy League Foundation Scholarships U.S. citizen, a high school graduate under the age of 25 years, and a dependent of a current or former member of the US Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Demonstrate financial need, Only one application form is needed to apply all scholarships offered by the Navy League Foundation. See site for deadline.
Ohio Board of Regents State Grants and Scholarships Department Various scholarships, call 1-888-833-1133 or visit web site for details about individual scholarships
Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund Children and spouses of peace officers, fire fighters and certain other safety officers who are killed in the line-of-duty, anywhere in the United States, Must be Ohio resident, use at a participating post-secondary school in Ohio, Phone: 1-888-833-1133
The Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Program Children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict, Must be Ohio resident, cover all instructional and general fee charges at two and four-year public colleges and universities and a portion of these charges at eligible private colleges and universities, Phone: 1-888-833-1133 or visit web site
The Police Family Survivor's Fund Son or daughter of an officer killed in the line of duty, must contact policeinfo@aphf.org Deadline Unknown
Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association Scholarships Children, step-children and grandchildren of Regular, Reserve, Retired or deceased officers or enlisted members who have served or who are now serving with the Naval Construction Force (Seabees) or Naval Civil Engineer Corps, or who have served, but have since been honorably discharged. Scholarships are for four year bachelor's degrees
Children of active duty, reserve, retired and National Guard uniformed service personnel, minimum 3.0 G.P.A., $500 - $3,000
TROA American Patriot Scholarship Program Children of Uniformed Services personnel-officer and enlisted, Guard and Reserves-who have died in active service, $2,500
The Walton Foundation Scholarship Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., child of a full time Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Associate, $6,000 over 4 years, Applications available in January from your location's personnel office. Deadline is March 1
Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship $1,000 scholarship offered to high school seniors who work for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and to Associates' children ineligible for the Walton Foundation Scholarship (due to parents length of employment or not working full time). Deadline March 1.
Compiled by Mary Nixon, Cleveland Scholarship Program, Inc. & Christine Nickerson, Guidance Counselor, John F. Kennedy High School, CMSD Back to Scholarships Back to JFK Home |