VFW “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” for U.S. Veterans and Service Members (Up to $5,000)
Deadline: November 15, 2025 (Spring Semester Applications)
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
Open To: U.S. Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Members
Provider: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) & Sport Clips
About the Scholarship
The VFW “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” supports service members and veterans pursuing higher education by helping them pay for tuition and fees without relying on excessive student loans. It’s one of the VFW’s ways to honor those who have served and sacrificed for the nation.
Scholarship Benefits
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Up to $5,000 per recipient
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One scholarship per family per semester
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Funds paid directly to accredited institutions
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Can be used for tuition and fees only
Application Periods
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Fall Semester: Apply January 1 – April 30 (Awards in August)
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Spring Semester: Apply August 1 – November 15 (Awards in January)
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Scholarships must be used during the awarded semester.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be a U.S. citizen.
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Be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve.
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Have completed Basic and Advanced Individual Training (or technical school).
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Hold or have separated at the rank of E-5 or below.
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Demonstrate financial need.
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Be accepted to or enrolled in a VA-approved program at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Apply Here: Visit the VFW Help A Hero Scholarship Page
VFW “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” 2025 – Up to $5,000 for U.S. Veterans and Service Members
Apply for the 2025 VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship and receive up to $5,000 toward tuition and fees. Open to U.S. veterans and active-duty military (E-5 and below). Deadline: Nov 15, 2025.