TSC Scholarship Program

Now Accepting Applications

The Travis Spouses' Club awards scholarships annually to dependent family members of qualifying military sponsors. Awards support tuition, books, and on-campus room and board at accredited U.S. colleges, universities, and trade schools.

Who May Apply

Dependent children or spouses of:

  • Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve members assigned to Travis AFB

  • Retired military residing within a 50 mile radius of Travis AFB

  • Deceased (KIA/MIA) service members with dependents residing within a 50 mile radius of Travis AFB

Application Requirements

Applications must include:

  • Completed application form
  • Proof of military affiliation
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume
  • 350-500 word essay

Timeline

  • Application Opens: January 30, 2026

  • Application Deadline: March 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT

  • Award Notifications: April 20, 2026

  • Awards Ceremony: On or about May 18th, 2026

Applicants are encouraged to review the application scoring rubric to prepare the strongest possible application.

Questions? Contact travisspousesscholarships@gmail.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • People who qualify include Travis AFB military dependents, including spouses who be enrolled in a higher education in Fall 2026. TSC is awarding several scholarships up to $40,000. Scholarships can be used at any accredited US college, university, technical, or trade school institutions

  • Applications are completed via a Google form, which will be released at the beginning of the scholarship cycle. You can email travisspousesscholarships@gmail.com for more details or questions you might have.

  • An independent group of judges evaluates the applications. The judges are not spouses nor Air Force members. That way an outside panel reviews each application. The applications are anonymized (made anonymous).

  • A scholarship schedule will be released at the beginning of each scholarship cycle.

  • Yes, rank has no bearing on application selection.

  • Not necessarily. The active-duty sponsor must be assigned to perform active duty at Travis AFB. Honorably Discharged Veterans and retiree sponsors must reside within a 50-mile radius of Travis AFB for you to qualify.

  • Yes, if the sponsor is stationed at Travis AFB or lives within 50 miles of Travis AFB at any point during the application window.

  • Yes, if the applicant is attending an accredited US institution. We are unable to send funds to foreign institutions.

  • Yes, this scholarship is open to any military personnel assigned to Travis AFB.

  • Yes. However, you must submit the application and your sponsor’s DD214 as proof of service with an honorable discharge.

  • No.

  • No, the check will only be written to the selected institution.

  • You will receive an email confirmation/receipt of your submission.

  • Applicants will be notified via email, based on the published scholarship cycle schedule.

  • No, only military spouses who are not themselves in the military may apply.

  • Applicants attending any accredited institution are invited to complete an application.

  • If selected, you will receive an invitation via the email provided on your application.