Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship
This scholarship helps veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts and their families pursue undergraduate degrees at accredited Maryland colleges by providing financial support for tuition and educational expenses.
Funder: Maryland Higher Education Commission
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (MHEC One App and required documentation)
Funding Amounts: Financial assistance for tuition and educational expenses; award size varies by need and available funding.
Summary: Supports veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts and their families in pursuing undergraduate study at accredited Maryland institutions.
Description
The Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship provides financial support to United States Armed Forces personnel who served in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts, as well as their eligible family members. The program is designed to help current high school seniors and degree-seeking undergraduate students—either full-time or part-time—attend accredited postsecondary institutions in Maryland. Funding may be used for tuition and other educational costs, with the goal of making higher education more accessible for veterans and their families.
