The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Scholarship Fund was established in 1948 to provide educational assistance for children of military families. It is based on one of the Association's founding principals that "education is the cornerstone of a strong Democracy". It is supported by donations and bequests from MOAA chapters, members, corporations, and others.
Interest-Free Loan and Grant Program provides interest-free loans and grants to students (under age 24) who are children of former, currently serving, or retired commissioned or warrant officers (Regular, Reserve or Guard) and to children of currently serving or retired enlisted military personnel (Regular, Reserve or Guard), for up to 5 years of undergraduate education at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university of their choice.
The American Patriot Scholarship provides grants to students (under age 24) whose military parent - officer or enlisted - died while in active service (Regular, Reserve or Guard) to our nation, for up to 5 years of undergraduate education at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university of their choice.
We also offer a Base/Post Scholarship which provides a $1,000 grant to selected students from active duty families for 1 year of undergraduate education at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university of their choice.
How do I apply for MOAA's Educational Assistance?
Do you want to make a difference in a military child's life? Consider a tax-deductible donation to The Scholarship Fund. Because all administrative expenses-salaries, office supplies, advertising, and other non-educational support are paid from MOAA's general fund, 100% of your contribution will go to students in the form of interest-free loans and grants, not one penny goes to overhead.
The Scholarship Fund is a non-profit, charitable organization incorporated in Virginia and declared tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its tax identification number is 54-1659039.
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Scholarship Fund is a member of the Independent Charities of America and the Military & Patriotic Service Charities of America.