External Scholarship Opportunities

The Miller Scholar is a $5,000.00 scholarship for participation in an accredited course-related work, study or internship sponsored by a college or university, non-governmental charitable organization, business, or agency. 3.2 GPA or higher is required (below 3.2 GPA must demonstrate strong record of leadership and compelling proposal.)

Consideration is based on academic honors, scholarships, proposal, and demonstrated career interest in government, military, Foreign Service, national security, public service, 300 word essay outlining the Miller Scholar’s objectives and two letters of recommendation. Knowledge of a foreign language is recommended but not required. Scholarship must be completed within one academic year of award.

Applications are due at 11:59pm EST, November 22nd. Please send all completed applications to scholarship@vigilant-torch.org.

The Special Operations Fund (SOFund) is offering Vocational, Technical, and Community College (VOTECH) Scholarships. These scholarships may be applied for in addition to VTF's TORCH Scholarship.

SOFund VOTECH Scholarships are $5,000 annually, limited to two years, and to be used for VOTECH studies. The VOTECH program selected can be either a career/technical school that results in a professional license, or a community college course of study or program which results in a degree or license (A.A., A.S., LPN, etc.).

Selection is based on employment experience/volunteer service, demonstrated leadership, academic achievement (minimum 2.5 GPA), career interest, written goals, and recommendations. If the dependent has not attended school in over two years, the transcript requirement is waived.

Applications are accepted year-round. Please send all completed applications to scholarship@vigilant-torch.org.

Note: Those awarded VOTECH Scholarships last year do not need to reapply for year two.