Scholarship Opportunities

Gold Star Peak, Inc. recognizes all recipients or eligible persons of the Gold Star Lapel Button or Next of Kin Lapel Button in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 1126. Eligible family members include widow, widower, mother, father, stepparent, parent through adoption, a foster parent in loco parentis, son, daughter, stepchild, child by adoption, brother, sister, half-brother, and half-sister as long as they meet the outlined provisions in 10 U.S. Code 1126 (a) and (d). Widow and widower may be remarried.

Criteria and required documents:

• • • Applicants must be a Gold Star family member or veteran of the United States military;
      • Must submit a DD 1300 for Gold Stars with applicant’s name listed on the document
      • Must submit a DD 214 for veterans or a statement of service for currently serving applicants
    • Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited institution of higher learning or recognized vocational school;
    • Funds will be sent directly to the institution and may be used for tuition, registration fees, textbooks (purchased through the institution), on-campus housing, and on-campus meal plans;
    • Applicants must submit their most recent education transcripts;
    • Applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from persons of authority (e.g., teachers, professors, supervisors, mentors);
    • Applicants must submit a 500-1000 word essay on a topic chosen once the application period is open.