EOD Warrior Foundation Scholarship Opening Soon
Offered by EOD Warrior Foundation
About This Scholarship
The EOD Warrior Foundation serves the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community — the joint-service technicians who graduate from Naval School EOD and take on the military's most dangerous technical work. Its academic scholarships go to EOD family members annually, with priority given to the families of fallen and wounded EOD warriors.
Eligibility covers children, stepchildren, spouses, grandchildren, and other DoD-recognized dependents of NAVSCOLEOD graduates, across all services. Standard awards run $1,000 to $4,000, and three named awards — the Master Blaster, Initial Success, and John Haynes Memorial Scholarships — are $5,000 each and come with recognition at the annual EOD Ball. No applicant may receive more than four scholarships at a given level.
The foundation runs two cycles: the undergraduate application opens November 1, 2026 and closes February 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, while the graduate application opens March 1, 2027 and closes April 26, 2027. Applications are submitted through the foundation's online portal, and late or incomplete packages are not considered.
Eligibility
- Child, stepchild, spouse, grandchild, or other DoD-recognized dependent of a graduate of Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD), any service branch
- Priority given to family members of fallen and wounded EOD warriors
- Undergraduate cycle for students pursuing undergraduate study; a separate graduate cycle covers post-graduate study
- Maximum of four scholarship awards per applicant per level
How To Apply
- Confirm your sponsor graduated from NAVSCOLEOD and gather dependency documentation
- For undergraduates: apply through the foundation's application portal between November 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027 (11:59 PM ET)
- For graduate students: apply between March 1, 2027 and April 26, 2027 (11:59 PM ET)
- Click Submit before the deadline — late materials and incomplete packages are not considered
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies as an EOD family member?
Children, stepchildren, spouses, grandchildren, and other DoD-recognized dependents of NAVSCOLEOD graduates from any service branch. Priority goes to families of fallen and wounded EOD warriors.
How much are EOD Warrior Foundation scholarships?
Standard awards range from $1,000 to $4,000. Three named awards — Master Blaster, Initial Success, and John Haynes Memorial — are $5,000 each and include recognition at the annual EOD Ball.
Is there a separate application for graduate school?
Yes. The graduate cycle opens March 1, 2027 and closes April 26, 2027, separate from the undergraduate cycle that closes February 1, 2027.