Scholarship Overview
At Pioneer Military Credit, we’re honored to support the families who serve. That’s why we’ve established the Homefront Scholars Military Spouse Scholarship — a $1,000 annual educational scholarship created to support the academic goals and career aspirations of military spouses.
Military spouses play a vital role in supporting our nation’s service members, often making personal and professional sacrifices along the way. This scholarship is our way of saying thank you by helping you invest in your future. Each year, one selected recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to be used toward tuition, fees, books, or other educational expenses.
Whether you’re just starting school, returning to finish your degree, or advancing your career with further education, Pioneer Military Credit wants to help you take the next step.
Homefront Scholars: Military Spouse Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants applying for the 2026 scholarship must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- 18 years of age or older (as of January 1, 2026)
- Legally married spouse of an Active-Duty, National Guard, or Reserve service member (as of January 1, 2026)
- Currently enrolled or accepted to be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational school in January of 2026
- Pursuing a degree or certificate program (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral equivalent degrees or technical/vocational program certificate/diploma)
Important Dates for 2026 Scholarship
- Currently Accepting Applications
- Deadline to Apply: December 31, 2025
- Winner Announced: February 2026
Terms and Conditions
By applying, you agree to the following terms:
- One entry per person, per year. Winners are not eligible to enter again.
- Entries are reviewed and the winner selected by a Pioneer Military Credit advisory board, which includes military spouses. The advisory board’s decision is final and not subject to review.
- Scholarship selection shall not be made regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
- Proof of military spouse affiliation and enrollment is not required with the initial application, but must be provided by the selected winner within 10 days of notification to secure the scholarship. Pioneer Military Credit reserves the right to request additional documentation at the time of selection.
- Essay content must be original. Plagiarized or AI-generated content will disqualify the applicant.
- The $1,000 scholarship award will be paid directly to the recipient.
- Winner grants Pioneer Military Credit the right to use their name, military affiliation, essay excerpts, and photo (if provided) for promotional purposes.
- Employees and contractors of Pioneer Military Credit, as well as their immediate family members, are not eligible to apply.
- All information collected will be subject to our Privacy Policy.
Pioneer Military Credit reserves the right to modify, revise, or update the eligibility and terms and conditions from time to time. Although Pioneer Military Credit may attempt to notify prospective and current applicants when such changes are made, applicants are advised to periodically review this site for the most up-to-date version. Pioneer Military Credit may, in its sole discretion, change or discontinue this scholarship opportunity at any time. Applicant’s submissions serve as acknowledgement and acceptance of these terms and conditions, including modifications as stated. Nothing in the terms and conditions shall be deemed to confer any third-party rights or benefits.
Please send any questions about the scholarship program to scholarship@pioneermilitarycredit.com.
$1,000 Available
Submit Scholarship Application
Please complete the form below and upload the required essay.
Frequently Asked Questions
To be eligible to apply for the Homefront Scholars Military Spouse Scholarship, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, the spouse of an Active-Duty, National Guard, or Reserves military member, and currently enrolled (or accepted to be enrolled) in an accredited school pursuing an advanced degree. See full eligibility details above.
No. This military spouse tuition assistance is available for any stage in your educational journey, starting, continuing, or returning to school.
Yes! Online, in-person, and hybrid programs are all acceptable as long as the institution is accredited.
No minimum GPA is required to apply; however, academic commitment is considered during the selection process.
The winning applicant will be notified via email or phone in late January/early February of each scholarship year. Please provide accurate contact information in your application.
Yes. We encourage applicants to apply again each year the scholarship is available.
If you need to update or edit an existing application, please reapply. We will use your most recent application.
No. Only the essay is required to be uploaded with your application. Proof of military spouse affiliation and enrollment will be requested from the selected winner at the time of selection in January. The winner must provide verification to Pioneer Military Credit within 10 days of notification (per the scholarship Terms and Conditions), or an alternate winner may be selected.
If you can’t find the answer to your questions on this page, contact us via email at scholarship@pioneermilitarycredit.com.