Children of Deceased Veterans Scholarship
Full tuition waiver plus a $150-per-semester stipend (up to $300/year) for books or fees for children of veterans killed in action.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — New Mexico
- Who it's for
- Survivors, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- $10,000-$25,000+/year total value
- Where it applies
- New Mexico
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Children of Deceased Veterans Scholarship?
Children of Deceased Veterans Scholarship is a New Mexico education & training benefit for survivors, dependents. Full tuition waiver plus a $150-per-semester stipend (up to $300/year) for books or fees for children of veterans killed in action. The listed value is $10,000-$25,000+/year total value.
Who qualifies
- Through veteran sponsor (any rating)
- New Mexico residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Child aged 16-26; parent was a veteran who was a NM resident at time of entry into Armed Forces; parent was killed in action or died as a result of wounds during a period of armed conflict. Also covers children of NM National Guard members killed while on state active duty.
What Children of Deceased Veterans Scholarship covers
Covers
Full tuition waiver at any NM state-funded post-secondary school plus a $150 stipend per semester (up to $300 annually) to help with books or fees. NM DVS page additionally describes up to $300 annually for room, board, books, and supplies — verify current scope with NM DVS before relying.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: dvs.nm.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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Other New Mexico Education & Training
Wartime Veterans Scholarship
Tuition, fees, and books at any NM state-funded post-secondary institution for veterans with qualifying campaign medals.
$5,000-$15,000+/year
Vietnam Veterans Scholarship
Tuition and reimbursement for books and fees at NM state-funded schools for Vietnam Campaign Medal recipients.
$5,000-$15,000+/year
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