Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund
Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund · Free to apply
Award
$2,000 - $5,000
$2,000 to $5,000 · One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- April 1, 2027
- closes in 140 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- None
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- No
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
To apply
- Must be a dependent child or non-uniformed spouse (DEERS-registered) of an active duty, retired, honorably discharged, reserve, or deceased U.S. Navy Chief, Senior Chief, or Master Chief Petty Officer.
- Applicants attending military service academies, enrolled in full scholarships, or serving on Active Duty or in the Reserves are ineligible.
- Dependents of Chiefs who transitioned to LDO or CWO status are not eligible.
No essay, recommendation letters or transcript are required: one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Good to know
- Postmark deadline is April 1 of the application year; the 2027 date reflects the upcoming 2027–2028 cycle.
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About the scholarship
The Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to dependent children and non-uniformed spouses of U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers. Eligible applicants include high school seniors, high school graduates, GED holders, and enrolled undergraduate or vocational students. Awards range from $2,000 to $5,000 and are sent directly to the student's institution.
How to apply
Sent by email or mail
- 1Download and print the official CPOSF application form along with the instructions and checklist.
- 2Complete the application packet in accordance with the checklist.
- 3Mail the finished package to the Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, RI, postmarked on or before April 1.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is April 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 1 each year. Applications typically open in January.
- Applications open
- January 2027
- Applications close
- April 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund
How much is the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund worth?
The Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund awards $2,000 to $5,000.
When is the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund deadline?
The current deadline is April 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 1 each year. Applications typically open in January.
When do Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund applications open?
Applications typically open in January, and close April 1, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund?
Key requirements: Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund free to apply?
Yes. The Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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