AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program
Offered by Airmen Memorial Foundation · Free to apply
This scholarship program supports dependent children of military personnel pursuing undergraduate degrees. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 based on academic performance and written essays. High school seniors, college undergraduates, and transfer students under age 24 with a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA are eligible.
Other deadlines near this one
How hard is the AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~3.8 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- More rivalsOpen nationwide, so the field is large
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 3.5 GPA
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted)
- Must be an unmarried dependent child, adopted child, or stepchild of an active duty, retired, or veteran military member.
- Must be 23 years old or younger.
- Must be dependent on parent or guardian for more than half of financial support.
- For AFSA specific funds, the sponsor must have been a member of AFSA or Auxiliary for at least one year.
- The main instructions list March 31, while some page notices also indicate an extended April 15 deadline. Year 2027 is inferred based on the current date.
Personalized matching
Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
- Essay required.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is March 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 31 each year. Applications typically open in January.
- Applications open
- January 2027
- Applications close
- March 31, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program
How much is the AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program worth?
The AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program awards $1,000 to $5,000.
When is the AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program deadline?
The current deadline is March 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 31 each year. Applications typically open in January.
When do AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program applications open?
Applications typically open in January, and close March 31, 2027.
Who is eligible for the AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program?
Key requirements: Open to high school seniors and current college students; GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted).
Does the AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants and recommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip. Plan on about 3.8 hrs of work.
Is the AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program free to apply?
Yes. The AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
More military & service families
- AMVETS National Scholarship (High School Senior)$4,000 ($1,000/yr x 4 years) · due April 30, 2027
- Air Force ROTC High School ScholarshipUp to full tuition + fees + monthly stipend · due December 11, 2026
- Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship ProgramTuition up to $400 per credit hour plus up to $1,000 for books and fees · due June 30, 2027
- American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship$5,000 · due March 1, 2027
- American Legion Legacy ScholarshipUp to $20,000 (fallen) / up to $5,000 (disabled) · due March 25, 2027
- Arkansas Heroes ScholarshipIn-state tuition, on-campus housing and mandatory fees · due July 1, 2027
Lists this award appears on
Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.