Fallen Heroes Scholarship Program at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) 2026

Eligibility

• The Fallen Heroes Scholarship Program is available to the surviving children and spouses/domestic partners of members of the United States Military who have died while on active duty or as a direct result of their military service.
• This scholarship aims to support the families of fallen heroes, helping ensure that their sacrifices are honored by investing in the educational futures of their loved ones.

Application Process

• No separate application is required for the Fallen Heroes Scholarship.
• To be considered, eligible students simply need to indicate their eligibility within the "Financial Information" section of their Heinz College application for admission.
• This will allow the Admissions Committee to review the applicant’s eligibility for the scholarship as part of the overall application process.
• In addition to this scholarship, applicants will also be considered for merit-based scholarships based on the information provided in their admission application, without the need for extra forms or essays.

Value or Benefit

• The Fallen Heroes Scholarship offers a minimum of 30% of tuition (approximately $30,000+) for any master’s degree program at Heinz College.
• This scholarship is awarded in addition to any other financial aid the student may qualify for, helping to ease the financial burden of higher education.
• Through this partnership with the Travis Manion Foundation, Heinz College honors the legacy of fallen military members by supporting the education of their surviving family members, ensuring that the next generation has the resources to thrive.