Kathern F. Gruber Scholarships

BVA’s Sue Cantrell scholarships are available to spouses, children, and grandchildren of verified BVA members to assist them with their higher education or trade (vocational or technical) school tuition. These military scholarships are awarded based on merit through an application process evaluated by a committee. The Cantrell scholarships for veterans’ dependents are for one year only but recipients can re-apply and receive the award up to four (4) times. Applications for the 2025-26 academic year are due April 30, 2025, for the four (4) awards valued at $2,500 each.

Applicants should read instructions and gather all required information prior to filling out the application. Complete applications are mandatory for eligibility.

To complete the scholarship application, you will need the following documents and information:

1. Personal Information:

• Full Name
• Gender
• Permanent Address
• Current Address
• Email Address
• Permanent Phone Number
• State of Residence

2. Educational Information:

• Institution and Address for which Scholarship is sought (must be an accredited institution of higher education or business, secretarial or vocational training school)
• Enrollment Status
• Field of Study
• Graduate or Undergraduate Status
• Full-time Student Status
• Expected Graduation Date
• Previous Scholarship Information (if applicable)
• Costs Payable to Institution (tuition, books, fees)

3. Educational History:

• Names and Locations of Previous Institutions
• Dates of Attendance
• Degrees Sought
• Expected Graduation Dates

4. Required Documents:

• Transcripts (high school and/or college)
• Three Signed and Typed Reference Letters (one academic, two personal)
• Letters cannot be from a family member
• Statement of Career Goals/Personal Narrative
• Resume (employment/volunteer experience)
• Optional Additional Evidence of Achievement

5. BVA Member Information:

• Name of Verified BVA Member (living or deceased) (Applicants must be a dependent of a BVA Member)
• Relationship to BVA Member
• Living or Deceased Status
• Permanent or Last Known Address
• Permanent or Last Known Telephone Number