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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!
Military Spouse Scholarships from Purdue University Global
Purdue University Global, which provides high quality online degree programs, has partnered with NMFA to award scholarships to military spouses covering 47% of tuition cost.
Military Spouse Scholarships at UMUC
University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
UMUC provides 15 scholarships for up to $1,500 each, exclusively through NMFA to spouses of active duty, reservist and/or national guard service members.
Pillars of Strength Scholarship for Caregivers at UMUC
University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
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.
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
Accounting@Syracuse is an online MS in Professional Accounting from Syracuse University. Scholarships up to $7,500 available to military spouses
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.
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.
Military Spouse Scholarships at SNHU
Southern New Hampshire University
At Southern New Hampshire University, registered NMFA military spouses receive a 30 percent discount toward online undergraduate degrees and a 25 percent discount for online graduate degrees.
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
“I am first of my family to go to college and with tuition rates going up almost every year it has being very difficult to afford tuition plus childcare expenses; this scholarship will be of an enormous help in my pursuit to become a teacher. I want my future students to come into the classroom eager to learn something new. I believe it is our duty as educators not to provide students with answers but rather with the tools necessary for them to explore and become independent learners.”
Christina Diaz-Carreon
“Frequent mobility, unexpected schedule changes, and the unpredictability of what the future holds in your spouse’s career can certainly hold back a military spouse. While attaining my doctorate will equip me with additional skills, it’ll also provide the opportunity to fulfill my dreams. The educational sector also offers the flexibility a military spouse depends on. I can accompany my spouse while still pursuing my own career goals and modeling goal setting and achievement to my sons.”
Gwen Alvarez
“I am using the scholarship to offset the cost of my education. I currently hold a B.S. in Biological Sciences and I am completing prerequisite courses in order to apply to an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. I want to help others. I want to save lives.”
Caitlyn Sarmiento
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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