VFW Post 8191 Scholarship

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VFW Post 8191 Scholarship

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The VFW Post 8191 Scholarship offers $500 to active duty or honorably discharged veterans and their dependents attending Eastern Florida State College. Applicants must be residents of South Brevard County, Florida, and studying in specific fields such as public safety or nursing.

May 18, 2026

41 days left

$500

Award amount

8

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • Active duty or honorably discharged veterans
  • Dependents of veterans
  • Students studying public safety or nursing

Key highlights

  • Award amount: $500
  • Deadline: May 18, 2026
  • Eligibility includes financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.50

Why apply

  • Financial support for education costs
  • Encouragement for veterans and their families to pursue higher education

Important checks

  • Verify residency requirements for South Brevard County
  • Check if you meet the GPA requirement
  • Ensure you are enrolled at Eastern Florida State College

Who can apply

  • Must be a U.S. Armed Service active duty or honorably discharged veteran or their dependent
  • Minimum GPA of 2.50
  • Resident of South Brevard County, Florida
  • Attending Eastern Florida State College
  • Studying public safety, nursing, or seeking an associate degree to become a teacher

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

upcoming

Eligible institutions

Eastern Florida State College

Payout method

Paid directly to the student

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Demonstrate financial need in your application
  • Highlight any participation in junior ROTC if applicable

Key requirements (8)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

Special eligibilityFinancial need
  • U.S. Armed Service active duty or honorably discharged veteran or their dependent (spouse, child, or grandchild).
  • Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  • Resident of South Brevard County, Florida (south of SR 520).
  • Attend Eastern Florida State College.
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full or part-time.
  • Studying public safety, nursing, or plan to become a teacher.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Preference is given to students who have participated in junior ROTC in high school.

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Financial documentation (if required)

Applying

Applications are accepted until May 18, 2026, with a focus on financial need.

Award & payment

Amount: $500

Payout: Paid directly to the student

Overview

This scholarship provides $500 to eligible veterans and their dependents studying at Eastern Florida State College.

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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.