Navy Scholarships
Sources for Scholarships Aimed at the Navy
The Navy is the maritime branch of the military and specializes in seafaring forces. If you're interested in serving with the Navy or are the dependent of a Naval member, there are quite a few scholarship opportunities. Besides the following, make sure you explore funding options for military personnel or dependents directly through a college or university. Also, online learning has become quite popular for military personnel. Study at your own pace and from anywhere in the world.
Naval Special Warfare Foundation Scholarships
Naval Special Warfare Foundation Scholarships are awarded to dependents and spouses of active duty Navy SEALS and other military personnel serving in Naval Special Warfare (NSW) commands. Selection is based on merit, including academic achievement and an essay. Undergraduate students starting or continuing studies at a 2 or 4 year accredited college/university seeking either an Associates or Bachelor's degree are eligible. The NSWF awards the following as well:
- The Agron Seal Scholarship awards $1,000 per year for up to four years to a current high school or college student and is based on academic achievement, merit, including contributions made within the SEAL community, community service and extracurricular activities. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.2 in order to continue to receive the award.
- The UDT-SEAL Scholarships and the Had Richards UDT-SEAL Memorial Scholarship are awarded to dependents of UDT-SEAL Association members who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces and the Navy Special Warfare community. Dependent children are eligible if the Association member has paid his dues for the last four consecutive years. Applicants must be single and no older than 22 years of age at the time of scholarship application. Scholarships are for undergraduate study with selection based on merit, academic achievement, community service/extracurricular activities and an essay. The Had Richards UDT-SEAL Memorial Scholarship is for $1,000 and the NSW Foundation will determine the amount of the UDT-SEAL scholarships.
Navy Counselors's Association
Navy Counselors Association Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to dependents of active members in good standing of the NCA. Deceased members must have been in good standing at the time of death in order for dependents to be eligible. Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted at a college/university or vocational/technical institute. Applicant will need to provide most recent transcripts, copy of sponsor's membership card, completed application, and 500 word essay which shall discuss applicant's professional and educational goals. Selection criteria include academic achievement, civic/extracurricular involvement, GPA and essay.
Scholarships from the Fleet Reserve
The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) provides approximately $90,000 in scholarships to deserving students who are dependents of FRA members in good standing or deceased members who were in good standing at the time of death. The FRA awards several scholarships each year, some of which have donor-specified criteria. The criteria for FRA scholarships include financial need, academic accomplishment, and character and leadership skills. These scholarships are awarded to FRA members, their spouses, children and grandchildren. Following are some of the scholarships the FRA administers:
- The FRA Scholarship provides one award of $5,000 annually to an FRA member in good standing, spouse, child or grandchild of an FRA member in good standing who meets eligibility requirements.
- The Stanley A. Doran Memorial Scholarship provides one award per year to a deserving child of an FRA member in good standing. The award amount varies.
- Colonel Hazel Elizabeth Benn U.S.M.C. Scholarship provides scholarships for children of past and present enlisted Navy medical personnel who have served with the Marine Corps. Award amount is $2,000. Applicants must be single.
