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Center of Military History (CMH) Fellowships & Awards

Offers up to two Dissertation Fellowships each academic year to encourage and support the production of dissertations in military history by qualified graduate students. These fellowships carry a $10,000 stipend and access to the Center's facilities and technical expertise.

Elks National Foundation Scholarship

Provides more than $3.64 million in college scholarships each year through its three scholarship programs, including emergency educational grants.

Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund

Offers programs such as emergency assistance and merit-based scholarships to civilian federal and post office employees. Established by federal employees to support each other in times of need.

Federal Trade Commission - Scholarship Scams

Cautionary information regarding scholarship scams. Includes links on looking for federal and state student aid.

NOVA Foundation Scholarship

Promotes the advancement of nursing by providing scholarships of $1,500 each to VA employees enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate, masters, post-masters, or doctoral degree program.

Office of Personnel Management e-Scholar Website

Provides information on scholarships and fellowships within the federal government linking to the educational opportunities available to students high school through doctorate level and career professionals.

Scholarship Finder

Find scholarships and grants exclusively for the military community through this search tool from Military.com.

State Education Resource Organizations Directory

Contact information for state higher education agencies, which provide information on education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs and career opportunities.

Students.gov - Scholarships & Grants

Provides access to information and resources from the U.S. government. Includes links to scholarship search directories, private scholarships and government grants. Students.gov is a cooperative effort between federal agencies, students, and other parts of the education community, under the leadership of the U.S. Department of Education.
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