Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
347
Days
March 1 2026
Application Deadline
123
Awarded last year
Yes
Renewable
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Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship

Description

The Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship may be awarded to a high school graduate and child or grandchild of a current or former Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer; or Air-crewman; or children or grandchildren of individuals who served aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier. High school seniors may also apply. The scholarship grants are for undergraduate degrees only at accredited schools or universities. To prove sponsorship eligibility, TEF must receive one of the following documents from the applicant or sponsor: DD214 honorable discharge/ retirement papers with documentation specifying the member was a Naval Aviator; Naval Aviation designation letter itself; Naval Aviation based award listing aviation service or Naval Aviation designator; or Set of orders listing aviation duties or to a USN aircraft carrier or Naval Aviation designator. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$4,000
Low Amount Awarded
$15,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of the U.S. Navy

How to Apply

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For more info, please visit our site
Contact Beth Rollins
Exec. Asst/Secretary
bethr@tailhook.net
Tel: 800-322-4665 Address 9696 Business Park Ave.
San Diego, CA 92131-1643