Children of severely injured or deceased veterans are eligible for college education scholarships offered by Freedom Alliance.
In 2011, the organization provided more than $1 million in college scholarships to 240 students across the country.
The organization has given out over $5 million in education assistance.
Students are eligible if they are the dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine or Guardsman who has been killed or permanently disabled (100% VA disability rating) as a result of an operational mission or training accident, or who is currently classified as a Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA).
To be eligible, a student must be a high school senior or graduate, or registered as a full time undergraduate and under the age of 26.
Qualifying students can apply online at
http://www.FAScholarship.com.
