USAA Guardian Scholarship Fund

The National Guard Educational Foundation administers this USAA-funded scholarship for the sons and daughters of National Guard members who died in an operational or training mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, or New Dawn. High school juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA can apply for up to four annual grants of $6,250 at a four-year school, or two grants at a community college or technical school. The application requires a transcript, a recommendation letter, a one-page essay about the deceased parent, and FAFSA or tax return documentation (the letter, essay, and college acceptance letter are only required the first time a student applies).

Eligibility

DemographicsFor dependent sons and daughters of National Guard members who died in an operational or training mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, or New Dawn since 9/11.

Applying

$6,250 per year, renewable up to 4 years ($25,000 total) at a 4-year school, or 2 years ($12,500 total) at a community college or technical school.