Veterans Student Services and Scholarships

College life can be quite different than life in the military. Texas Woman's University is committed to those who have served our country with a dedicated office to guide veterans as they transition from boots to books. If you or someone in your family has served in the military, please contact Katie Meador to receive your personal welcome and guide to relevant resources.

Scholarship Opportunities

To support you in your educational journey, we’ve gathered a selection of scholarships for military members and military-connected students. While these scholarships are not sponsored by TWU, we encourage you to explore all opportunities available to help fund your education.

Student Veterans and Military Members

VFW Scholarships

VFW’s Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship awards veteran and service members up to $5,000 per semester.
The VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship offers student veterans the opportunity to advocate for veteran-centric policy with the VFW Legislative Team in Washington, DC during the annual VFW Legislative Conference.

Student Veterans of America

John Edelman Scholarship fund offers five $10,000 scholarships annually to veterans or active duty service members pursuing degrees in mental health counseling.
RTX SPY-6 Scholarship awards two $10,000 scholarships to US Navy veterans who demonstrate a commitment to a chosen career field in engineering, operations, logistics, manufacturing, or similar.
RTX Patriot Scholarship awards two $10,000 scholarships for US Army veterans who demonstrate a commitment to a chosen career field in engineering, operations, logistics, manufacturing, or similar.

Military Dependents and Spouses

Folds of Honor - Awards scholarships to spouses and dependents of fallen or disabled US service members and first responders based on unmet need.

General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant - A needs-based grant program that serves as a central application point for spouses and dependents of US Air Force or Space Force service members.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Assistance Program provides needs-based grants and interest-free loans to spouses and dependents of US Sailors or Marines.

National Military Family Association Spouse Scholarships exclusive scholarships for military spouses in all branches of uniformed service.

Military Officers Association of America Scholarship Fund grants and interest-free loans available to eligible dependents of officers with MOAA membership.

Army Emergency Relief Scholarships scholarship programs available to US Army spouses and dependents pursuing their first undergraduate or first technical certifications.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation scholarships available to dependents of US Marines.

Military-Connected

American Legion offers a variety a range of scholarships to support academic achievement and leadership for military-connected students, including opportunities for athletes, scouts, and children of fallen or disabled veterans,

AMVETS provides scholarships that are designed to fulfill unmet financial needs for military-connected students.

Pat Tillman scholarships available for US service members, veterans, and military spouses pursuing a full-time degree.

Veterans United Foundation available to veterans with 100% service connected disability, and surviving spouses or dependents of a deceased service member from a service-related death.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Educational Foundation Scholarships offers a variety of scholarship options for service members, spouses, and dependents.

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