AMVETS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline is January 1st




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AMVETS Department of California
The Department of California Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to veterans throughout California. The award is $500 and may be used at a College or Trade/ Vocational School . Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic record and participation in school and community activities.
Applications are available online here.
AMVETS National
AMVETS National Scholarship application cycle is from mid-January to April 30th. For more information or applications please visit the National website at http://amvets.org/scholarships/
Three scholarships are specific to Veterans, Active Duty, Guard/Reserves:
- The AMVETS Scholarship: $4,000 – ($1,000 awarded annually over four years). three (3) awarded each year
- The Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo* Family Foundation Memorial Scholarship: $12,000 –
($3,000 awarded annually over four years), two (2) awarded each year - The Henry G. Huestis Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 – (One payment of $1,000), one (1) awarded each year
Two scholarships are specific to children/grandchildren of Veterans, Active Duty, Guard/Reserves who are currently High School seniors (2017-2018):
- The AMVETS Scholarship: $4,000 – ($1,000) awarded annually over four years) six (6) awarded each year
- The JROTC Scholarship: $1,000 – (one payment of $1,000), one (1) awarded each year; JROTC ONLY