Undergraduate Scholarship for Veterans

The law firm of Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD awards an annual $1,500 scholarship to the child of a veteran of the U.S. armed forces.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Application for this scholarship is open to any student who meets the following criteria:

• The legal child (natural or adoptive) of a veteran of any branch of U.S. military service (U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard) who is either 
  a:
  • High school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. or
  • Student currently attending or enrolled in an accredited community college or undergraduate degree program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

HOW DO I APPLY?

We strongly encourage any student who meets the above criteria to apply for the Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD Child of an American Veteran Scholarship. To apply, fill out the form below and submit the following information.

• Completed scholarship application. Fill out the form online.
• Proof of parent’s veteran status. If submitting a document with any sensitive information (e.g., SSN), please submit a redacted copy. One of the following examples can serve as proof of veteran status:
  • VA disability benefits summary letter
  • DD214
  • Military discharge certificate
• Current transcript.
  • If currently enrolled in college, submit a transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • It not currently enrolled in college, submit a current high school transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher AND a copy of the college/university acceptance letter proving intent to enroll.
• 500-word essay. (maximum) Please answer one of the following prompts:
  • How did growing up in a military family inspire your education and career aspirations?
  • What advice would you give to a younger child growing up in a military family?
  • What do you believe is the single most important thing our society can do to help veterans and their families?

Applications must comply with all instructions as well as the Scholarship Terms & Conditions.

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY?

The deadline to submit your application for the Child of an American Veteran Scholarship is December 31, 2024. Late applications will not be considered.