The Scholarships for Military Children program is primarily funded through the generosity of manufacturers and suppliers whose products are sold at military commissaries, worldwide. The program works to provide a scholarship funded through contributions be awarded annually for each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) worldwide.

The online application for the 2024-2025 Academic year will open on mid December 2023. Applications must be complete and submitted by February 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST.