U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Deadline
No deadline posted
Award
Covers tuition and fees, a housing allowance, and books and supplies at VA Post-9/11 GI Bill rates
VA does not post an application deadline. Apply before your term starts.
Who it's for
Children and surviving spouses of service members or Selected Reserve members who died on or after September 11, 2001 (see VA page for the full line-of-duty rules).
Things to double-check:
- Parent or spouse died in the line of duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001
What you need to apply
- VA Form 22-5490 (online or by mail)
- Your school name and program
- The service member's information
Your next 3 steps
- Apply online on VA.gov or mail VA Form 22-5490.
- Tell your school's certifying official you applied for VA education benefits.
- Ask the school to submit your enrollment to VA.
If you’re the child or surviving spouse of a service member or member of the Selected Reserve who died on or after September 11, 2001, you may be eligible for the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship).
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