Pat Tillman Foundation - Tillman Military Scholarship for Military Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses

Information on the Pat Tillman Scholarship for military service members, veterans, and spouses. Applications for 2026 are closed.

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DeadlineNovember 16, 2020

Award amountCovers tuition, books, and living expenses

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

Eligibility

Eligibility and Requirements - Pat Tillman Foundation

Details eligibility criteria for the Tillman Scholar program, including requirements for military service members, veterans, and spouses, and required application materials.

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Eligibility

Veteran and active duty military service members (all branches, pre- and post-9/11 eras); Current Spouses of veteran or active service members, including surviving spouses; Must be a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate/professional degree; Not eligible: Child dependents, current ROTC cadets, USPHS, First Responders, Intelligence Community (unless military veteran/spouse)

Requirements

Current resume; Two 500-word essay questions; Character recommendation from a third party; 250-word biography; Completed FAFSA and financial worksheet; Completed Student Aid Report (SAR)

Application materials

Current resume; Two 500-word essay questions; Character recommendation from a third party; 250-word biography; Completed FAFSA and financial worksheet; Completed Student Aid Report (SAR)

How to apply

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Documents

Current resume; Proof of Military Service (e.g., DD 214); Completed FAFSA; Completed Student Aid Report (SAR)

Contact

180 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 2910 Chicago, IL 60601

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