2027 CCME Scholarship Application

The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) is pleased to offer $1,000 scholarships to United States Service members (active duty and veterans), spouses of Service members, and children of Service members who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees, certifications, and licensures.

Application Period: September 21, 2026 – December 6, 2026 (by midnight PST)

Before applying, please confirm your institution is an organizational member of CCME on our membership page. If they are not, encourage them to email membership@ccmeonline.org for more information. For questions, contact confermentofficer@ccmeonline.org or scholarships@ccmeonline.org.

Eligibility Requirements

CCME Joe King Scholarship (3 awards): Uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard) enrolled at a CCME member institution pursuing a first-time associate, bachelor, or graduate degree. Undergrad: min. 12 credit hours, 2.5 GPA. Graduate: min. 6 credit hours, 3.0 GPA.

CCME Loretta Cornett Huff Scholarship (3 awards): Spouse of a uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard, veteran) enrolled at a CCME member institution pursuing a first-time associate, bachelor, or graduate degree. Undergrad: min. 12 credit hours, 2.5 GPA. Graduate: min. 6 credit hours, 3.0 GPA.

CCME Veteran Scholarship (3 awards): Prior uniformed service member pursuing a first-time associate, bachelor, or graduate degree at a CCME member institution. Undergrad: min. 12 credit hours, 2.5 GPA. Graduate: min. 6 credit hours, 3.0 GPA. DD-214 required.

CCME Workforce Credentials Scholarship (3 awards): Current or prior uniformed Service member, spouse, or child of a uniformed Service member enrolled in a credit-bearing or non-degree seeking program with a DoD SkillBridge provider or U.S. Department of Labor validated program that is also a CCME member institution/organization, resulting in an industry-recognized credential.

CCME Military Child Scholarship (3 awards): Child of an Active-Duty Service member, Drilling Reservist, or National Guard member enrolled at a CCME member institution pursuing a first-time associate or bachelor's degree. Min. 12 credit hours, 2.5 GPA.