Veterans

Applications Now Open: Military-Connected Student Scholarships

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, By Stephanie Salanger

Graduation gown with "Student Veteran" on sashAs the best place for veterans past, present and future, Syracuse University offers many unique opportunities and programs for both veterans and military-connected students. This fall, Syracuse’s Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) is accepting applications for multiple military-connected student scholarships to provide these members of our community with meaningful assistance as they pursue their educational goals.

The following scholarships, which are provided by our generous donors, help student veterans and military-connected students reach their fullest potential. Applications for each scholarship below are open now through Oct. 23, 2020. Scholarship recipients will be announced on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2020.

Louis A. and Patricia H. Mautino Veteran Endowed Scholarship

  • $3,500 for one eligible applicant
  • Must be a current undergraduate student veteran
  • Apply here

Gerald B. Faigle Jr. and Roberta M. Faigle Student Veteran Endowed Scholarship

  • $6,500 for one eligible applicant
  • Must be a current veteran and/or military-connected student
  • Preference will be given to graduate students
  • Apply here

Wilder J. Leavitt and Mary P. Morningstar Scholarship for Military-Connected Students

  • $2,500 awarded to two eligible applicants
  • Must be a current veteran and/or military-connected student
  • Apply here

Lucy and Joseph Napoli Veterans Scholarship Endowed Fund

  • $4,000 awarded to one eligible applicant
  • Must be a current undergraduate student veteran
  • Apply here

For more information, please visit or contact vma@syr.edu.

*military-connected defined as active duty, Reserve/National Guard servicemembers, ROTC cadets and family members/dependents.