Military Benefit Association (MBA) Scholarship
The Military Benefit Association (MBA) offers a scholarship program to support its members and their families in pursuing higher education. Since its inception in 2001, the program has awarded over $728,000 in scholarships.
Scholarship Details:
- Award Amount: Each recipient receives a $3,000 scholarship. Up to 25 awards are granted annually.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be high school seniors, graduates, or GED holders planning to enroll, or students already enrolled, in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required.
- Applicants must be one of the following:
- Unmarried dependent child under age 26 of an MBA member.
- Spouse member or dependent spouse of an MBA member.
- National Guardsman or Reservist who is an MBA member.
- Veteran who has separated from service as of the application deadline and is an MBA member.
- Application Requirements:
- Completed application form.
- Recommendations or references.
- Academic transcript.
- Application Timeline:
- The application period opens on December 2, 2024, and closes on February 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT.
- Selection Criteria:
- Academic record.
- Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities.
- Work experience.
- Statement of educational and career goals and objectives.
- Unusual personal or family circumstances.
- An online recommendation.
- Notification and Payment:
- Applicants will be notified in mid-April.
- Scholarship payments are made in one installment in early August.
Contact Information:
- Email: mba_agents@militarybenefit.org
- Phone: 800-336-0100
- Address:
Military Benefit Association
14605 Avion Parkway
PO Box 221110
Chantilly, VA 20153-1110
For more information and to apply, please visit the Military Benefit Association Scholarship Program page.