CCME Scholarships for Military-Affiliated Students
Offered by Council of College and Military Educators (CCME)
About This Scholarship
The Council of College and Military Educators offers $1,000 scholarships each year to service members, veterans, military spouses and military children who are enrolled at schools that belong to CCME. Awards support first-time associate, bachelor's and graduate degrees as well as workforce credentials.
There are five named awards. The Joe King Scholarship is for current service members, the Loretta Cornett-Huff Scholarship for spouses, the Veteran Scholarship for prior service members, the Military Child Scholarship for children of active-duty, drilling reserve or Guard members, and the Workforce Credentials Scholarship for students in SkillBridge, apprenticeship or similar credential programs at CCME member organizations.
This year's essay theme is Celebrating Our Legacy: From Tradition to Transformation. Applicants write 500 to 750 words on how military life has shaped their education and mission, and they submit a transcript and a headshot with the form.
Eligibility
- Current or former uniformed service member (active, reserve or Guard), military spouse, or child of a service member, depending on the award
- Enrolled at an accredited college, university or credential provider that is an organizational member of CCME
- Undergraduates need at least 12 completed hours with a 2.5 GPA at their current CCME member school
- Graduate students need at least 6 completed hours with a 3.0 GPA at their current CCME member school
- Working toward a first-time degree, or an industry-recognized credential for the Workforce Credentials award
How To Apply
- Check the CCME member list to confirm your school or program is an organizational member
- Choose the one award that matches your military connection
- Write a 500 to 750 word essay on the theme Celebrating Our Legacy: From Tradition to Transformation
- Gather an unofficial transcript (or proof of enrollment for credential programs), a headshot and, for veterans, a redacted DD-214
- Submit the online form by midnight Pacific on December 6, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my school is not a CCME member?
You are not eligible this cycle. CCME suggests asking your school to contact its membership office.
Can military spouses apply?
Yes. The Loretta Cornett-Huff Scholarship is for spouses of active, reserve, Guard or veteran service members.
How many awards can I apply for?
Submit one application for the single award that matches your eligibility.