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Statewide, Iowa · Dependent education scholarship
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Annual application · deadline December 31
The Branstad-Reynolds Scholarship Fund helps children of qualifying Iowa service members who died while in active military status after September 11, 2001 pay education costs at an Iowa postsecondary institution. Death need not be combat-related. Eligible expenses can include tuition, books, fees, housing, required tools and equipment, tutoring, and other required educational expenses. Applications are accepted annually by December 31; the fund is administered by the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs
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Organization: Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs · Children of Fallen Iowa Service Members Scholarship Fund
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