Scholarships
Explore NGAM’s scholarship opportunities designed to support Michigan National Guard members and their families in achieving their educational goals.
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Scholarships
The National Guard Association of Michigan (NGAM) is committed to fostering educational opportunities for Michigan National Guard members and their families through various scholarship programs. These scholarships aim to alleviate financial burdens associated with higher education and empower recipients to pursue their academic aspirations.
NGAM offers several scholarship opportunities, each designed to meet different educational needs and stages of life. The Charles D. Anderson Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of a dedicated NGAM leader by supporting undergraduate students pursuing degrees in any field. The MG (Ret) Donald M. Kiefer Scholarship, named after a respected Michigan National Guard officer, assists students pursuing degrees in fields related to national security or military affairs.
For those pursuing advanced degrees, the Colonel John K. Holmes Scholarship provides financial support to graduate students studying business, law, or public administration. Additionally, NGAM offers the General John J. Nowak Scholarship for graduate students focusing on military history or national security studies.
These scholarships are made possible through generous contributions and fundraising efforts, demonstrating NGAM’s commitment to investing in the educational future of its members. By supporting NGAM’s scholarship programs, donors and partners contribute directly to the academic success and professional development of Michigan National Guard members and their families.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Colonel Russell D. Gullett Scholarship for Leadership and Service
The NGAM Colonel Russell D. Gullett Scholarship for Leadership and Service is awarded annually at the state conference. This prestigious scholarship recognizes NGAM members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to service.
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2026
The deadline to apply is May 1st of each year.
National Guard Association of Michigan Family First Scholarship
The National Guard Association of Michigan Family First Scholarship was established in 2022 and is given annually to a spouse or dependent of a current member of the National Guard Association of Michigan (NGAM). The scholarship is provided through a partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU) to show our support for the families that support our members.
Deadline for application is 1 May of each year.
AFBA NGAUS Active Life Member Scholarship
The AFBA NGAUS Active Life Member Scholarship awards two $5,000 scholarships every July to Active Life members of NGAUS or dependents of Active Life members seeking an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate degree. The applicant must be a full-time student.
The application period runs March 1 through June 1.
EANGUS CSM Virgil R. Williams and Patriot Scholarship Applications
A scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to EANGUS members or dependents. Total number of scholarships will be based on contributions to the program. This scholarship is for an undergraduate degree, and previous winners can not apply. Money is paid directly to the school you are attending and goes towards tuition expenses.
Deadline to apply is 1 May.
AUSA Scholarships
Multiple scholarships are available through the Association of the United States Army.
AUSA Premium Members, Association Members, and their dependents (to include children, spouses, and grandchildren) are eligible to apply.
Applications are open from February 21, 2024, to May 27, 2024, at 11:59pm (EDT).
AFSA Scholarships
The AFSA Scholarship Program offers college aid to children of AFSA members whose parents are/were Foreign Service employees. We provide financial aid scholarships to undergraduates and academic merit awards, art merit awards, and a community service award to graduating high school seniors. The above activities could not happen without the generous bequests and donations from those in the Foreign Service community. No AFSA membership dues are used in the AFSA Scholarship Program. Over its history, AFSA has distributed over $6.2 million in scholarships to more than 2,800 youths.
Financial Aid Scholarship Applications Are Due by Midnight on April 29, 2024.