Find out more about scholarships available for the military community. ..

• The Horatio Alger Military Scholarship -  The first national scholarship for Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans. The Horatio Alger Association will distribute a total of $10 million in scholarships to honorably discharged American veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. To be eligible, veterans must have served in Afghanistan or Iraq in 2001 or later and must demonstrate U.S. citizenship, financial need, and the intent to pursue bachelor's degrees. "Stars and Stripes" reports that the $5,000 scholarships are to be paid directly to the schools in $1,250 increments over four years. Application is available online.
• Military Officers Association of America - Now accepting applications for 2008-2009!
• Scholarships for Military Children -Created to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. Applications due by close of business February 20, 2008 for the 2008-2009 academic year!

Other useful links...

• Military.com Scholarship Finder - Search for scholarships and grants exclusively for the military community.
• Scholarships for Special Populations - Research information using Michigan State University Library database.