Scholarships
Deadline: August 31, 2026
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The Harold C. Pierce, Jr. Scholarship awards $1,000 to EANGWV members and their dependents every year.

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Harold C. Pierce, Jr. Scholarship

$1,000, paid directly to the winner

Eligible applicants are active EANGWV members (annual and lifetime) and their dependents pursuing undergraduate or graduate education. The application requires transcripts (high-school transcripts for recent graduates and current college transcripts for enrolled students), one academic letter of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. First-year undergraduate students over 25 need not submit high-school transcripts but must say so in their statement.

Who can apply

Active EANGWV members and their dependents. Not a member yet? Join first — new Guard members get their first year free.

What to gather

Transcripts, one academic letter of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. Upload them with the form below.

When

Applications close August 31, 2026. Winners are notified by email and recognized at the State Conference.

Looking for national scholarships? EANGUS and the EANGUS Educational Foundation offer additional awards at eangus.org/scholarship-information.

Application

Apply for the Harold C. Pierce, Jr. Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity has expired. Please visit http://eangus.org/scholarship-information/ for other opportunities!