Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Public Law 111-32, the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, amends
the Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) to include the children of service members who
die in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. The benefit is effective August
1, 2009; the same day the Post-9/11 GI Bill takes effect.
Eligible children attending school may receive:
- Full tuition and fees paid directly to the school for all public school in-state students.
For those attending private or foreign schools, benefits are capped at a statutory
minimum amount per academic year.
- A monthly housing allowance.
- A stipend for books and supplies.
Who is eligible? Children of active duty members of the Armed Forces who have died in the line of duty
on or after September 11, 2001 are eligible for this benefit. A child may be married
or over the age of 23 and still be eligible.
Eligible children:
- Are entitled to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level
- May use the benefit until his or her 33rd birthday
- Are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program
Rules for eligible children serving, or who have served, in the Armed Forces:
- If the child is eligible under the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty, Montgomery GI Bill
Selected Reserve, and/or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP), he or
she must relinquish eligibility under one of those programs to receive benefits under
Post-9/11 GI Bill.
- A child's character of discharge from his or her own service does not impact eligibility
resulting from the line of duty death of a parent.
- A child on active duty will receive benefits at the active duty benefit rate.
- A child may qualify for up to 36 months of benefits under the Fry Scholarship Program,
and possibly another 36 months of benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill based on their
own service. An individual may also receive additional entitlement if another parent
transfers entitlement to the individual.
Children who have used or wish to use entitlement under Dependents’ Educational Assistance
(DEA):
- If a child is eligible for the Fry Scholarship, he or she may be eligible for VA's
Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA). Although the benefits cannot be
used at the same time, a child may be eligible for up to 48 months of benefits between
the two programs.
Visit the U.S. Department of Affairs for more information.
How to apply:
Go to VA's website and click on “Apply for Benefits.” Paper versions of the form
(VA Form 22-5490) may also be printed. A parent or guardian must sign the application
if the child is under age 18.
For more information,
Toll-free 1-(888) GIBILL-1
University of Michigan Community College Transfer Scholarships
Award amount: varies
The University of Michigan Community College Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving
Michigan community college transfer students entering the University of Michigan.
Eligibility: Students must have significant experience attending a Michigan community college
up to and including an associate degree.
To be considered for a University of Michigan Community College Transfer Scholarship,
a student must:
- Be accepted for admission and enrolled full-time at the University of Michigan. Apply
for financial aid. Follow these steps to apply:
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor.
The FAFSA is available on the web beginning Jan. 1. Be sure to list Federal Code 002325
so that a copy will be sent to U-M.
- Complete and submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application. The profile is available
beginning Oct. 1. Be sure to list CSS Code 1839 so that a record will be sent to U-M.
Tuition Funding Sources
Award amount: see website for details
Tuition Funding Sources is a scholarship database
Visit Tuition Funding Sources for access to their scholarship database
Fastweb
Award amount: see website for details
Fastweb is a scholarship database
Visit Fastweb for access to their scholarship database
DeSales University ACCESS Program Community College Tuition Match Scholarship
Award amount: varies
Eligibility:
- Must have completed an associate's degree by the time of enrollment to DSU (students
must begin their bachelor's degree at DSU within six months of completing their associate's
degree).
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Must enroll in a DSU ACCESS online degree program.
Contact Michael Yergey for information
Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship 2019
Award amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or due to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college
or university in the United States for the semester for which you are applying to
receive the scholarship.
- Must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university. A transcript,
tuition receipt, or acceptance letter will be accepted.
- Must submit a 1,000- to 1,500-word essay answering the following questions:
- Why is empowering others so important?
- How do you think your major can be used to empower others?
- When was the last time you felt empowered? What inspired this?
Visit Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship 2019 for application and information
Application deadline: October 5, 2019
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Paralegal Scholarship
Award amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in a paralegal education program within the United
States.
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes in
a paralegal education program.
- Must submit a 500- to 750-word essay describing your educational and career goals.
Explain how you plan to achieve these goals, and any adversity you may face on your
journey to success. Include your degree or major and how it will help you achieve
your goals, and a certified official copy of your paralegal school transcript.
Visit Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Paralegal Scholarship for application and information
Application deadline: October 1, 2019
AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarship
Award amount: $2,000
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college
or university for the winter 2020 semester.
- Must be pursuing an automotive-themed degree.
- Must submit a 700- to 1,500-word essay describing who you are and how you plan to
use your automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the
custom car industry.
- Must include proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university.
Visit AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarship for application and information
Application deadline: October 15, 2019
AmericanTrucks Student Scholarship
Award amount: $2,000
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at a secondary vocational school, technical
institute, two-year college, or four-year university with programs in construction
management, secondary votech, or tuition-bearing apprenticeship for the winter 2020
semester.
- Must be pursuing a degree in the traditional building trades (e.g., carpentry, HVAC, electrical, or related fields of study).
- Must submit a 700- to 1,500-word essay describing who you are and how you plan to
use your education to contribute to a thriving community of trade workers who are
dedicated to a hands-on approach to knowledge development.
- Must include proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university.
Visit AmericanTrucks Student Scholarship for application and information
Application deadline: October 15, 2019
Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Award amount: up to $40,000
The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for
the nation's top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees
at four-your colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous
financial support for two to three years, college planning support, ongoing advising,
and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow scholars.
Eligibility:
- As of January 1, 2020, be a current sophomore at an accredited U.S. community college
or two-year institution, or a recent graduate (since spring 2015).
- Enrolling full-time in a four-year college or university in fall 2020.
- Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Demonstrate unmet financial need (family income up to $95,000 annually).
- No previous or current full-time enrollment at a four-year institution. Students
who have attended a four-year institution in the past are not eligible for this scholarship.
Visit Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship for guidelines, information, and application
Application deadline: November 20, 2019