Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$5,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
As part of their efforts to give back to our nation’s veterans, Marc Whitehead & Associates Law Firm is honored to offer the Frances & Earl Perry Memorial Veterans Scholarship.
This nationally-based scholarship supports aspiring veterans, and children of veterans, who wish to further their education at the college or university level.
Their hope is to help enable returning soldiers to pursue their educational goals and position them for success in civilian professions. Their Veterans Scholarship is also open to sons and daughters of veterans, to help give them the opportunity to pursue their career desires and enjoy the benefits of post-secondary education.
Benefits
The annual winning applicant of the Frances & Earl Perry Memorial Veterans Scholarship is awarded the amount of $5,000.
Eligibility
You Are a United States Veteran:
- Hold U.S. Veteran status having served honorably
- Be accepted to an institution of higher learning (two- or four-year undergraduate program) – or –
- Be a college student currently.
You Are a Child of a United States Veteran:
- Be an unmarried child (under 24 years of age) who is a dependent
- Be accepted to an institution of higher learning (two- or four-year undergraduate program) – or –
- Be a college student currently.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
American
Study experience required
High school
Age
Under 24
Application
Application deadline
30 Apr 2026
Applicants for the Frances & Earl Perry Memorial Veterans Scholarship will submit an original essay of no less than 700 words and no more than 1500 words on the following topic:
Veterans:
Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?
Describe how you have demonstrated community service
Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of military service
Support this by identifying as least one meaningful achievement and how it relates to your chosen field of study and your future goals
Children of Veterans
Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?
Describe how you have demonstrated community service
Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school
Explain how you plan to use your education to make a positive impact in your community