Eligibility

High School Application: Applicants must be a current high school or home school student graduating during the 2024-25 school year.

Continuing Education Application: Applicants must have received a high school diploma or equivalent prior to the 2024-25 school year.

All applicants must be applying for or currently enrolled in a degree or certification program through an accredited college, university or technical school within the United States. Online programs are allowed through accredited schools. Note: Students enrolled in dual enrollment via their high school should still apply using the high school application.

The military sponsor of the applicant must be active duty, reserve, national guard or retired from a component of the US military.

Military service members and/or retirees may not apply for this scholarship.

The applicant's military sponsor must reside within a 50-mile radius to Fort Benning. You can request an exception to this rule if the sponsor is geographically separated due to military orders. A copy of the Sponsor military orders must be provided in this scenario.

The sponsor or their spouse must be a current member of the Fort Benning Spouses Club. This helps verify eligibility. The membership year runs from 1 June 2024- 31 May 2025, and costs $30 for a full year. Starting 1 January, 2025, you can purchase a half year membership for $15.  Participation in club events is not required.  CLICK HERE to join if needed.

Individuals who are attending a service academy are not eligible for this scholarship award.

All applications MUST be submitted by the application deadline. (15 February 2025)

 Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.