Fry Scholarship (Marine Gunnery Sgt. John David Fry Scholarship)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Check before you apply: details change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
- Who it's for
- Children and surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001
Open to: spouses, family or caregivers.
Requirements noted: Post-9/11 service required. - Cost
- Free with benefit (Paid by VA at the Post-9/11 GI Bill level (amounts depend on the school and your enrollment))
- Free with no benefit?
- No
- VA benefits
- GI Bill (required)
- What you get
- Up to 36 months of Post-9/11 GI Bill-level education benefits for surviving family: tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, money for books and supplies, and licensing and certification test fees
- Type
- Funding, scholarship or grant
- Credential strength
- 4/5: Major benefit that can pay for recognized degrees or certifications; value depends on what it funds.
- Duration
- Varies
- Format
- Online or in person (Depends on the school)
- Location
- Approved schools and programs
- Deadline
- Apply any time online
- Next start
- Varies
- Stipend / housing / travel
- Monthly housing allowance + books and supplies
- Jobs it can lead to
- Depends on what it funds
- Official page
- va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/education-and-careers/fry-scholarship
- Last checked
- Oct 7, 2026