DAV Auxiliary Vocational/Training Assistance Reimbursement Program

Scholarship Overview: Tuition/course reimbursement for students of DAV members seeking education opportunities at education facilities
Application Available: September 1, 2024
Deadline Date: March 21, 2025

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility: Disabled veteran, their spouse or child.

Reimbursement Eligibility:

  • Consideration may be given to course registration fees, lab fees, and books.
  • Assistance does not include parking, transportation, meals or lodging.

Requirements:

  • Advance submission of a completed DAV Auxiliary Vocational/Training assistance application with the following included:
    • Name/address of school/facility.
    • Course to be taken, including cost.
    • Reason for taking the course and how it will enhance personal development for workplace skills or career advancement.
    • Applicant must acknowledge that they did not otherwise receive any other free financial assistance (such as scholarships, GI Bills and education grants) that when combined with this benefit would result in an overpayment of the original course cost.

Vocational/Training Assistance Information (PDF)

Vocational/Training Assistance FAQ (PDF)

Application Requirements: Essay, Minimum GPA

Award Amount: $500

Award Details:

Maximum reimbursement is $500.

Applicants will be notified of the committee’s approval decision.
Within 60 days of course completion, pre-approved recipients will submit verification of course taken with proof of payment and course completion with a “C” or better grade (or a pass for course that is graded on a pass/fail basis or equivalent, thereof, at the discretion of the scholarship committee) dated within 60 days after course completion.
Recipients will be required to complete a W-9 for check issuance purposes.

Website/URL: https://auxiliary.dav.org/membership/programs/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: dava@dav.org
Contact Phone Number: 833-368-1220
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Application Forms:
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Filters:

Eligibility: Disability or Health Condition, Member Organization (Personal/Relative), Veteran/Active Duty/1st Responder (Personal/Relative)
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce
Location Specific: National