Veterans Education Scholarship Application

Support Veterans in Their Educational Journey

Transitioning from military service to civilian life is a significant milestone, and education is often a critical part of that journey. This Veterans Education Scholarship Application template is purpose-built for educational institutions, veteran service organizations, nonprofits, and scholarship foundations that support former service members in achieving their academic and career goals.

Streamlined Military Verification and Documentation

This template includes dedicated fields for DD214 upload, military service branch, dates of service, discharge status, and rank—ensuring you can efficiently verify eligibility while maintaining a respectful, veteran-friendly application experience. With secure file upload capabilities, applicants can submit required documentation directly through the form, eliminating back-and-forth emails and lost paperwork.

Understanding GI Bill Status and Financial Need

The form captures Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit status, percentage of entitlement remaining, and other VA education benefits, giving your team a complete picture of each applicant's funding situation. This helps your organization award scholarships strategically, filling gaps where veterans need additional support beyond their earned benefits.

Career Transition Planning and Goals

Veterans bring incredible skills, discipline, and leadership to the classroom—but many are navigating career transitions while pursuing education. This template includes fields for career goals, transition plans, and how the scholarship will support their specific pathway. These insights help you identify candidates who will benefit most from your support and track program impact over time.

Professional References and VA Coordination

The form collects references from VA benefits coordinators, military supervisors, or academic advisors who can speak to the applicant's character, goals, and readiness for success. This provides your review committee with trusted third-party perspectives to inform scholarship decisions.

Built for Paperform's Automation Power

Once you've collected applications through this professional, easy-to-complete form, you can use Stepper to automate your entire review workflow—route applications to committee members, send status updates to applicants, trigger background verification checks, and sync data to your CRM or scholarship management system. You can also integrate with tools like Google Sheets, Airtable, Slack, and email platforms to keep your team coordinated and applicants informed.

Whether you're a university veterans services office, a nonprofit foundation, or a military-focused scholarship program, this template gives you everything you need to honor veterans' service with a smooth, respectful application experience—and award scholarships faster and more fairly.