37th Division Veterans Scholarship Grant

The 37th DVA offers an annual scholarship grant program.  The purpose of the program is to provide funds from investments that will be used to assist veterans and descendants of veterans of the 37th Infantry Division (37th ID) in obtaining post-high school and advanced education by providing scholarships.

Although we value all military service, please note that the 37th ID was a division in the U.S. Army and Ohio National Guard.  Only applicants that meet the criteria below are eligible to apply.

To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, you must be a current member of the 37th DVA in good membership standing or be the direct lineal descendant (to the third generation) of such a member. Please refer to the MEMBERSHIP tab for more information on membership.

2024 grants have already been awarded. A link to the 2025 application can be found below. Applications will be due NLT 5/1/25.

2025 Grant Application

Applicants must contact the 37th DVA to confirm eligibility.  To do so, please send an email to our Executive Director Mandy Oberyszyn at mandy@37thdva.org.  Please note that previous scholarship awardees must submit a new application each year they wish to be considered for a grant.

Please list all of the following information:

1st Name, Last Name, Email Address & Phone #

In the comments section, please indicate that you are inquiring about your eligibility and list the sponsoring 37th ID veteran’s full name, unit of service and date of death if applicable as well as the veteran’s relationship to you (i.e. self, father, grandfather).

Upon receipt of your email, you will be contacted regarding the status of your eligibility.  Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee that you meet eligibility requirements so please be sure to confirm your eligibility before applying.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

1. Copy of your most recent transcript (high school or college whichever is applicable).
2. Current resume to include
   • Future education and career goals
   • Membership and leadership positions in school and/or civilian programs
   • Honors and awards received
   • Community service activities
   • Extracurricular activities
3. Copy of your birth certificate
4. Copy of your parent’s birth certificate that is directly related to your sponsor (please include birth certificates as far back as required to list your sponsor as the mother/father proving the family line, please contact HQS with questions)
5. Copy of the sponsoring 37th DVA veteran’s DD Form 214, NGB 22 or equivalent, verifying service in the 37th Infantry Division or its heritage units
6. Length of membership or date sponsoring veteran became a 37th DVA member