Matthews & Swift Educational Trust Scholarships

These scholarships are for children of members of the Knights of Columbus in good standing who, while serving in the military forces of his/her country in a combat zone, were killed, wounded, or determined permanently disabled. Scholarships may also be awarded to children of full-time law enforcement officer or firefighter members in good standing who, while on duty, died as a result of criminal violence. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must apply to a Catholic college or university. Scholarship applications must be filed within two years of the date of the death of the family member.

Deadline: March 1, 2014

Award: $25,000

More info: http://www.kofc.org/un/en/scholarships/matthews_swift.html

Francis P. Matthews and John E. Swift

 

Low VA Rates.com Military College Scholarship

This scholarship is for military students currently enrolled in college and for children with a parent serving in a branch of the US Armed Forces. To apply for this scholarship, the applicant, a family member, or a friend can send a 200-word essay answering the question, "Why do you need or why does the person you are nominating need the $2,500 military college scholarship?" This scholarship can only be used towards tuition or books at an accredited college or university.

Deadline: December 30, 2013

Award: $1250-$2500

More info:  http://www.lowvarates.com/2013-military-college-scholarship