Henry J. Reilly Scholarship
The Henry J. Reilly Scholarship offers $2,500 for college or graduate school to members of the Reserve Officers Association and their children or grandchildren. Applications are due by May 7, 2026.
May 7, 2026
32 days left
$2,500
Award amount
8
Requirements
Who can apply
- Must be an active or associate member of the Reserve Officers Association or their children/grandchildren under 26
- Children of deceased members (active and paid up at time of death) are eligible
- Spouses are not eligible unless they are members
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
upcoming
Eligible institutions
Reserve Officers Association of the United States
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Verify full-time enrollment at a regionally-accredited college
- Check GPA requirements: 3.3 in high school, 3.0 in college
- Ensure SAT/ACT scores meet minimum requirements
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Payout method is not stated
- No information on how to submit the application
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (2 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Start your 500-word essay early
- Gather letters of recommendation
- Highlight leadership qualities in your application
Key requirements (7)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Applicants for this scholarship must be active or associate members of the association or their children or grandchildren (under the age of 26).
- Children, age 21 or under, of deceased members who were active and paid up at the time of their death are also eligible.
- Spouses are not eligible unless they are members of the association.
- ROTC members do not qualify as sponsors.
- Entering and continuing undergraduates must provide evidence of full-time enrollment at a regionally-accredited 4-year college or university, demonstrate leadership qualities, have earned a GPA of 3.3 or higher in high school and 3.0 or higher in college, have scored at least….
- Applicants for a master's degree must have earned a GPA of 3.2 or higher as an undergraduate; applicants for a doctoral degree must have received a master's degree or been accepted into a doctoral program.
- Selection is based on that essay, academic excellence, extracurricular activities and leadership, and letters of recommendation.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Essay or written statement
- Standardized test scores (if applicable)
Applying
Applications are due by May 7, 2026. A 500-word essay and academic documentation are required.
Award & payment
Amount: $2,500
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Reserve Officers Association of the United States
Overview
The Henry J. Reilly Scholarship offers $2,500 to eligible members of the Reserve Officers Association and their families to support their education.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.