Seaman to Admiral-21 Core Scholarship
Seaman to Admiral-21 Core Scholarship
The Seaman to Admiral-21 Core Scholarship offers $10,000 to outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to help them attend college and earn a bachelor's degree while receiving a commission.
Jun 1, 2026
55 days left
$10,000
Award amount
7
Requirements
Quick decision
AI insightsBest for
- Active duty U.S. Navy personnel
- Naval Reservists
- High school graduates or GED recipients
Key highlights
- Award amount: $10,000
- Deadline: June 1, 2026
- Flexibility in selecting majors and schools
Why apply
- Financial support for education costs
- Opportunity to earn a commission while studying
- Flexibility in choosing your educational path
Important checks
- Verify eligibility criteria on the official site
- Confirm application process and required documents
Who can apply
- Must be a U.S. citizen currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve
- High school graduate or GED recipient
- Able to complete a bachelor's degree in 36 months or less
- Younger than 31 years of age upon degree completion
- Must have taken SAT or ACT within the past 3 years
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
upcoming
Eligible institutions
U.S. Navy
Payout method
Paid directly to the student
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Prepare to complete the application for the core program or a target group option
- Ensure SAT/ACT scores meet the requirements
Key requirements (7)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve, including Full-Time Support (FTS), Selected Reserves (SELRES), and Navy Reservists on active duty, except for those on active duty for training (ACDUTRA).
- Applicants must be high school graduates (or GED recipients) who are able to complete the requirements for a baccalaureate degree in 36 months or less.
- They may apply to the core program or a target group option.
- The core program allows participants the most flexibility in selecting majors and requesting schools to attend.
- When they complete their degree requirements, they must be younger than 31 years of age.
- Within the past 3 years, they must have taken the SAT (and achieved scores of at least 500 on the mathematics section and 500 on the evidence-based reading and writing or critical reading section) or the ACT (and achieved a score of at least 21 on the mathematics portion and 2….
- After commissioning, 5 years of active service are required.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Standardized test scores (if applicable)
Applying
Applications can be submitted through the official scholarship page by the deadline of June 1, 2026.
Award & payment
Amount: $10,000
Payout: Paid directly to the student
About the provider
Overview
This scholarship is designed for active duty U.S. Navy personnel and Naval Reservists to support their education and commissioning process.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.