As part of its continuing commitment to be the best place for veterans, the University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is currently accepting applications for multiple donor-funded military-connected student scholarships. These opportunities provide students with meaningful assistance as they pursue higher education. Applications for each scholarship are open March 24-April 7.  Recipients will be announced in April.

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Undergraduate Student Veteran Scholarship

  • $5,000 awarded to one eligible applicant
  • Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student veteran

 Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Military Family Member Scholarship

  • $5,000 awarded to one eligible applicant
  • Must be a currently enrolled student who identifies as a military family member and/or dependent

Gerald B. Faigle Jr. and Roberta M. Faigle Student Veteran Endowed Scholarship  

  • $3,500 for one eligible applicant
  • Must be a currently enrolled veteran and/or military-connected student
  • Preference will be given to graduate students

Louis A. and Patricia H. Mautino Veteran Endowed Scholarship

  • $3,500 awarded to one eligible applicant
  • Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student veteran

Wilder J. Leavitt and Mary P. Morningstar Scholarship for Military-Connected Students

  • $2,000 awarded to two eligible applicants
  • Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate veteran and/or military-connected student
  • Preference will be given to students studying science or engineering

Lucy and Joseph Napoli Veterans Scholarship

  • $2,000 awarded to one eligible applicant
  • Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate veteran

Richardson Family Scholarship for Military Family Members and Dependents

  • $2,500 for one eligible applicant
  • Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student who identifies as a military family member and/or dependent

 For more information and application instructions visit veterans.syr.edu.

*Military-connected defined as active duty, Reserve/National Guard service members, ROTC cadets and family members/dependents.