Scholarships for Veterans Dependents are available through the Blinded Veterans Association. The Kathern F. Gruber scholarship and the Thomas H. Miller scholarship is offered to spouses, dependent children, and grandchildren of blinded veterans. Each scholarship is for one single year, but students can re-apply each year and receive it for up to four years.

Scholarships relieve a bit of the financial burden that families with college students encounter. The money from a scholarship can be used for a variety of necessities such as tuition, lab fees, books, or room and board. It depends on exactly what scholarship you receive.

One can improve their chances of getting awarded a scholarship by doing a few simple things. First, they need to improve their grades and focus on doing well on any research papers. Extracurricular activities like organizing events and helping in the community can also help. When applying for the BVA scholarships, an emphasis is placed on the fine arts and music.

No matter what scholarship you are applying for, carefully read the application instructions. Check the criteria needed for eligibility. For example, the veteran does not have to be a member of the association for their families to be eligible for the BVA scholarships. If you have questions, contact the scholarship coordinator.

Set aside plenty of time to fill out the application. You want to do a good job on it. BVA scholarships are awarded according to your merit. Each application is evaluated by a committee before picking recipients. You want your application to stand out from the others without any mistakes or incomplete areas.

The Scholarships for Veterans Dependents awarded by the Blinded Veterans Association can help elevate some of the financial burdens associated with the high cost of college.