Scholarship Opportunities for Night Stalker Families

We've compiled a list of programs that current and former 160th families may be eligible for.

Special Operations Fund Scholarships

These scholarships are available to family members of soldiers who are currently serving or have previously served in the 160th.

Request applications by emailing NSF.Scholarship160@gmail.com.

Special Operations Fund Exeter Summer Program Scholarship

The Special Operations Fund (SOFund) in partnership with Phillips Exeter Academy is proud to announce the 2025 Exeter Summer Program Scholarship (Exeter Summer) in Exeter, New Hampshire, for children of active duty or retired service members of the special mission units supported by Special Operations Fund. 2025 Exeter Summer dates are from July 6 to August 6, 2026. Applications will only be accepted in PDF format and emailed to nsf.scholarship160@gmail.com no later than January 8, 2026.

View Exeter Program Guidelines and Timeline
Download Exeter Program Application

The Scowcroft Scholarship

For graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Awards $10,000 per year for four years. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout college.

VOTECH Scholarship

Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year for up to two years. Open to spouses and dependents attending a two-year community college, trade school, technical college, or certification program.

David C. Miller Jr. Fellowship

Financial assistance up to $20,000 for college graduates to study, work, or participate in charitable activity. Must have graduated within two years. Requires a 3.2 GPA and demonstrated interest in government, military, Foreign Service, national security, or public service.

David C. Miller Jr. Scholarship

$5,000 for study abroad or semester abroad programs. Must be in an accredited course of study or internship. Requires a 3.2 GPA and demonstrated interest in government, military, Foreign Service, national security, or public service.

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Military and Veterans Scholarships

AAAA Scholarship Foundation

Pre-qualifying form opens September 15 and closes January 15. Requires AAAA member ID. Submit pre-qualifying form by December 1 to ensure time for application processing.

AUSA Scholarship

Open to AUSA Premium Members, Association Members, and their dependents including children, spouses, and grandchildren. Applications open February through May.

Screaming Eagle Foundation Scholarship

For family members of 101st Airborne Division Association regular or life members. Applications open April through June. Includes the Chappie Hall Scholarship (3.0 GPA minimum) and Al & Willamary Viste Scholarship (3.75 GPA minimum for upperclassmen or graduate students in medical or science fields).

Special Operations Warrior Foundation

For surviving children of fallen Special Operations personnel and children of Medal of Honor recipients.

Folds of Honor

Applications accepted February 1 through March 31.
Awards up to $5,000 per year, not to exceed $2,500 per term.

Army Emergency Relief Scholarship

The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program assists children of soldiers in obtaining their first undergraduate degree. Based on financial need. Must reapply each year.

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship

For children of U.S. military members who died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, or children of post-9/11 veterans with a combined VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater.

General Resources

FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Required for most federal and institutional financial aid.

Scholarships.com

Database of scholarships including military-specific opportunities searchable by state and eligibility.

NASFAA

Resources for students and parents navigating financial aid.

Have questions about NSF scholarships?

Contact NSF.Scholarship160@gmail.com