Continuing Education Scholarship Application

 

This scholarship seeks to reward students who are military spouses or dependents who are continuing their education at a collegiate level, including undergraduate & graduate levels. If you meet all of the eligibility criteria, the deadline for submission is March 15th, 2026. 

 

Eligibility

You must meet all of the following eligibility criteria to be considered for an award.

• Must be a DEERS military spouse or dependent possessing a current, valid military ID card

• An active duty, an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) service member stationed at Fort Bragg or Pope Army Airfield, OR the dependent child of a retired OR deceased service member

• Must have applied/been accepted/attending an accredited associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree program or a graduate-level certificate program.

• Be a member of ABS themselves or have a parent who is an ABS member by 15 March 2026.

• Applicants may only be awarded one scholarship type for one academic year.

• An applicant who accepts an appointment to one of the five federal service academies (except the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point) or receives a full scholarship from another source may not apply.

• Any student entering post-secondary education for the first time (GAP Year students) will be judged with the High School applicants. 

 

Requirements

To be considered for an ABS scholarship award, all applications must include the following components and comply with stated instructions.  Incomplete application packages will NOT be considered. Applicants must use a 2026 application.  Earlier versions are null & void.  

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• A completed ABS Continuing Education Scholarship Application 2026, including electronic signature on agreement statements.  This is a form that cannot be saved so please prepare the additional required documents in advance.

• Attach one of the following (to demonstrate eligibility):

  • Copy of Sponsor’s PCS order to Fort Bragg/Pope Army Airfield

  • or Retirement Orders listing Fort Bragg as final installation

  • or DD214

• Attach one of the following (to demonstrate proof of acceptance or enrollment in an approved academic program):

  • Acceptance letter from university

  • or Unofficial Transcript

  • or National Student Clearing House Current Enrollment Verification Certificate