• FORT LEE

Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program is accepting applications for the 2026–2027 academic year, now through Feb. 11. The program — which is entering its 26th year and is supported by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) — recognizes the contributions of military families to the readiness of America’s fighting force and celebrates the commissary’s role in enhancing military quality of life. Fisher House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping service members, veterans and their families, administers the program, which has awarded $25,126,000 in scholarships over the last 25 years, selected from a pool of more than 128,550 applicants.

POSITIVE IMPACT

“As we begin our 26th year of working with Fisher House Foundation to support the Scholarships for Military Children program, it truly remains an honor to us at the Defense Commissary Agency to work with a foundation so dedicated to the military community and families,” said Todd Heasley, DeCA’s scholarships program liaison.

“The positive impact of these scholarships on so many families over the years cannot be overstated,” Heasley said. “Each scholarship does more than ease the cost of education; it reinforces our belief in the incredible promise these students carry,” said Marshall Banks, director of community relations at Fisher House Foundation.

“We urge all eligible students to apply and embrace this chance to move confidently toward their goals,” Banks stated.

THE LATEST PROGRAM

For the 2026–2027 academic year, 500 scholarships valued at $2,000 each will be awarded.

At least one recipient will be selected at each commissary location where qualified applications are received.

Additional awards are allocated on a prorated basis, meaning commissaries with larger applicant pools can have more than one recipient.

The selection process begins immediately following the deadline.

For more information, visit https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/.

Source: DeCA

Edited by Larry Lapka