• Eligibility: Be a citizen of the United States. Be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve. Have completed Basic Training and follow-on training (Advanced Individual Training, Technical school, etc.). Separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below. Demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Participate in, be accepted to or currently enrolled in a VA-approved program or school at an accredited post-secondary institution. If selected, authorize the VFW and Sport Clips, Inc. to announce and publish award of your scholarship. If awarded a scholarship, the recipient's name, city, state, photograph and essay may be used for promotional purposes by the VFW and Sport Clips, Inc. without further consent from the recipient

1.     Requirements: Essay

2.     Deadline: Applications for the fall semester will be accepted January 1 through April 30. Applications for the spring semester will be accepted August 1 through November 15.

3.     Website: http://www.vfw.org/Assistance/VFW-Sport-Clips-Help-A-Hero-Scholarship/