Are you looking to fund your education, career, or business goals? NMFA can help! We have long recognized the barriers military spouses face due to the mobile military lifestyle and we want to help you “get to the finish line.” A military spouse may need just one more class, a few more supervised clinical hours, or a re-licensure in a new state. NMFA’s scholarship program and partner scholarships bridge that gap and make the difference between unemployment and meaningful employment.
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National Military Family Association
NMFA awards can be used for a variety of educational and employment pursuits. Scholarship funds on average are $500-$1,000 and can be used towards degrees, certifications, licensure, clinical supervision for mental health licensure, CEUs, business expenses and more! Any spouse eligible to hold a military ID is eligible. Applications are now open!
Pillars of Strength Scholarship for Caregivers at UMGC
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly UMUC) is proud to offer full ride scholarship opportunities, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, for caregivers of our nation’s service members and veterans who become wounded, injured or ill in the line-of-duty on-or-after September 11, 2001.
Flexible Employment Opportunities
Military spouses registered with NMFA get 70% off a one-year subscription to FlexJobs job listing service
Military spouses are eligble to apply for Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC) certification through AFCPE® courtesy the FINRA Fellowship Program
Military Spouse Scholarships at UMGC
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
UMGC provides 15 scholarships for up to $1,500 each, exclusively through NMFA to spouses of active duty, reservist and/or national guard service members.
Code Platoon trains veterans, active duty and military spouses to become professional software developers. Military spouses will be eligible for $10,000 scholarships to our In Person program, and Full / $13,000 scholarships to our Remote program.
Washington University Law Online Master of Legal Studies
Washington University in St. Louis
The online master of legal studies from WashU Law is a graduate program designed for non-lawyers interested in developing an understanding of the legal system. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses
Scholarships for Vocational Training
ThanksUSA scholarships are valued at up to $3,000 per student. ThanksUSA reserves one scholarship exclusively for spouses registered with NMFA.
Accounting@Syracuse is an online MS in Professional Accounting from Syracuse University. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses
Quarterly Military Spouse Scholarships and Career Funds
Scholarships for spouses of active duty service members of all branches, including 100% tuition assistance plus the cost of a certification exam
BusinessAnalytics@Syracuse helps data-driven thinkers develop or sharpen their abilities to interpret data. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology offers potential scholarships for Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and doctoral degrees exclusively to eligible NMFA registrants and new students
Counseling@Northwestern offers an online Master of Arts in Counseling from The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses
The UC Berkeley School of Information invites you to learn more about the Master of Information and Data Science delivered online. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses
Designed for working professionals, DataScience@SMU is the online Master of Science in Data Science from Southern Methodist University. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses
Through Engineering@Syracuse’s online master’s degree programs students develop solutions to today’s most important social and technological challenges. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses
USC Rossier Online Master's in Teaching
University of Southern California
The USC Rossier School of Education offers an online Master’s in Teaching. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
The George Washington University
HealthInformatics@GW prepares professionals with the skills they need to optimize health care delivery and improve population health through the use of data. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
LiftFund provides small business loans and minority business loans for women, startups, and entrepreneurs
Communications@Syracuse is an online Master of Science in Communications from Syracuse University. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses
American University International Relations
American University’s International Service offers online Master of Arts and Executive Master’s programs in International Relations. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
Military Spouse Tuition Discounts at Webster University
Webster University offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees – on campus and online. Webster offers preferred tuition rates exclusive to military spouses enrolling via NMFA.
At the Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) you can earn your master’s degree online in Information Management or Library and Information Science. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
KSU Global Campus Scholarships
Kansas State University Global Campus has two $1,000 scholarships available exclusively through NMFA. Military spouse scholarships are available to degree-seeking students admitted to a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral program through K-State Global Campus.
Delivered online by American University’s Kogod School of Business, MBA@American takes a collaborative approach to preparing tomorrow’s business leaders. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
MBA@Syracuse is the top-ranked online MBA from the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
MBA@UNC, an online MBA program from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, blends the flexibility of online learning with the rigor and quality of a world-class business education. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
The George Washington University
Earn your Master of Health Administration online with the George Washington University. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
MPA@UNC is the top-ranked online Master of Public Administration from UNC, Chapel Hill. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
The George Washington University
MPH@GW is the online Master of Public Health program from the George Washington University. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
University of Southern California
The MSW@USC is the University of Southern California’s accredited Master of Social Work delivered online. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
Nursing@Georgetown is delivered online by Georgetown University’s nationally ranked School of Nursing & Health Studies. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
Nursing@Simmons is an online Family Nurse Practitioner program designed for currently licensed RNs who are at various stages of their career. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
USC Rossier Online Doctor of Education
University of Southern California
The USC Rossier School of Education offers an online Doctor of Education (EdD). Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses.
Graduate Scholarships at Saybrook University
Saybrook University provides graduate education that inspires transformational change in individuals, organizations, and communities, toward a just, humane, and sustainable world. Saybrook University offers $7,500 scholarships for military spouses.
My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)
MyCAA is a DoD workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses
Kiva offers capital to military spouse business owners through partner and direct mico-lending
To address military spouses’ unique combination of work-life interests and priorities, the Department of Defense (DoD) has established a comprehensive, holistic, spouse-centered program called SECO: Spouse Education and Career Opportunities. It is part of DoD’s commitment to overall spouse health and well-being.
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