2022 Scholarship Programs for Foreign Service Students

In addition to the following scholarships, most Foreign Service students are also eligible for any scholarship open to US Citizens, but sometimes those scholarships require attendance at a domestic high school. Many TCK scholarships also exist, but are limited to the children of missionaries or international school teachers.
This is a list of the scholarship programs I know of, please email me if you hear of any additional scholarships that support diplomatic, military or private sector expats.
LinkDeadline
American Foreign Service Association Merit Awards
AFSA offers one-time only, competitive merit awards to high school seniors graduating in 2022. Requires a 500 word essay and academic achievement. Awards of $3500 and $1500. At least one parent must be an AFSA member.
https://afsa.org/afsa-scholarshipsMarch 14, 2022
American Foreign Service Association Art Merit Awards
AFSA offers one-time only, competitive merit awards to high school seniors graduating in 2022. Requires a 500 word essay and submission of portfolio works. Awards of $3500 and $2000. At least one parent must be an AFSA member.
https://afsa.org/afsa-scholarshipsMarch 14, 2022
American Foreign Service Association Community Service Awards
AFSA offers one-time only, competitive merit awards to high school seniors graduating in 2022. Requires a 500 word essay and submission of 150 word explanation of each service activity undertaken. At least one parent must be an AFSA member.
https://afsa.org/afsa-scholarshipsMarch 14, 2022
American Foreign Service Association Finanical Aid Awards
The AFSA Scholarship Fund offers one-time only financial aid scholarships to High School seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Requires minimum 2.5 GPA and submission of the FAFSA to prove financial need. Awards approximately 60 need-based scholarships ranging from $2,000-$6,000 .At least one parent must be an AFSA member.
https://afsa.org/afsa-scholarshipsMarch 14, 2022
Foreign Service Youth Foundation Scholarship
FSYF annually offers three academic Scholarships of $2,000 per award. Family must be current members of FSYF by the deadline
https://fsyf.org/Scholarship/March 2, 2022
Foreign Service Youth Foundation Essay Contest
Middle and high school students are invited to reflect on their experience by responding to an essay prompt. Prize amounts vary. Family must be current members of FSYF by the deadline
https://fsyf.org/EssayMarch 30, 2022
Foreign Service Youth Foundation Community Service Contest
Recognizes Foreign Service youth who demonstrate outstanding volunteer efforts in service to their community or to their peers. Prize amounts vary. Family must be current members of FSYF by the deadline
https://fsyf.org/CSAMarch 23, 2022
Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide Merit Scholarship for College Students
AAFSW offers two current college freshmen, sophomores or juniors continuing college scholarships of $2,500 each.
https://www.aafsw.org/aafsws-scholarships-2/annually in April
AAFSW’s Twice Exceptional Merit Scholarship
Rewards academic excellence for high school seniors and/or college students who have shown resilience and have academically overcome adversity due to special needs. The AAFSW Merit Scholarship is meant for high school seniors and/or college students who already have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). a 504, or an equivalent program in place. Two scholarships are available for $2,500 each.
https://www.aafsw.org/aafsws-scholarships-2/annually in April
AAFSW Judy Felt Memorial Volunteerism Scholarship
Students who submit an application for the AAFSW Merit Scholarship or the Twice Exceptional Scholarship are automatically considered for the Judy Felt Scholarship. Awards of $1000
https://www.aafsw.org/aafsws-scholarships-2/annually in April
State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) Scholarship Fund
Awarded to current university students who have completed at least 12 credits and achieved a GPA of at least 2.5. Award amounts vary each year. Applicants must be current SFFCU members.
https://www.sdfcu.org/scholarship-programApplication season opens in February
Sherry Barndollar Rock Scholarship for Meeting the Education Needs of Foreign Service Spouses and Partners from Dacor Bacon House
Privodies up to $4,000 annually to the spouses and partners of Foreign Service employees assigned abroad to pursue educational goals which may have been disrupted by the spouse’s Foreign Service career. Applicants must be members of Dacor.
https://dacorbacon.org/sherry_barndollar_rock_scholar.phpJanuary 31, 2022
Dreyfuss Scholarships from Dacor Bacon House
for dependents of the Foreign Service at Yale and Hotchkiss
Applications for grants for study at Yale must be submitted directly to DACOR by May 1. All eligible applicants receive an award; the amount is dependent upon how many eligible applicants there are. Hotchkiss applications are made directly to the Office of Financial Aid at Hotchkiss.
http://www.dacorbacon.org/scholarships_fellowships.phpMay 1 Annually
OPM Tuition Benefit Partners
Several universities around the US have partnered with the OPM to offer spouses and dependents of government employess discounted tuition. Discounts and benefits vary by institution. Some programs are in person, some are online.
https://www.opm.gov/wiki/training/our-academic-partners.ashxno deadline
Clements Expat Youth Scholarship
has been on hiatus for several years. Clements is considering bringing back the scholarship program in 2022. Sign up at this link to receive updates on the new program.
https://www.clements.com/expat-youth-scholarship

Scholarships for Foreign Service Dependents

Thanks to the FLO office for compiling this great list of 2021 deadline dates for Foreign Service related scholarships:

Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) Merit Scholarships
AAFSW is now accepting applications for its two scholarship opportunities. Students who apply for either scholarship will also be considered for the Judy Felt Memorial Volunteerism Scholarship and Best Essay Award. The deadline for application submissions is April 15.

AFSA National High School Essay Contest
Applications are now open for the AFSA National High School Essay Contest. The application deadline is April 5.

AFSA Scholarships
The AFSA Scholarship Program provides financial aid scholarships to undergraduates and academic merit awards, art merit awards, and a community service award to graduating high school seniors. All applications are due March 15.

Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA)
FEEA champions the pursuit of higher education and supports over 200 students with merit-based scholarships each year. The deadline to apply is March 25.

Foreign Service Youth Foundation (FSYF) Academic Merit Scholarship
High School seniors and gap-year dependents of Foreign Service employees are invited to apply for the FSYF Academic Merit Scholarship. Applications will be accepted until March 2.

FSYF Contests and Awards (Art, Community Service, and Essay)
The annual FSYF Art Contest challenges Foreign Service youth to create art in any flat medium based on a theme related to their experience. Children ages 5 – 18 are invited to participate. The deadline to submit entries is March 17.

The annual FSYF Community Service Contest recognizes Foreign Service youth who demonstrate outstanding volunteer efforts in service to their community or to their peers. The deadline for consideration of this award is March 24.

The annual FSYF Essay Contest challenges Foreign Service youth to reflect on their experience by responding to an essay prompt. Middle and high school students are invited to participate in the contest. The essay contest deadline is March 31.