Scholarship programs help veterans and their families get the education they deserve.

(NAPSA)—For America's military personnel, veterans service and community service are two of the ways they make a difference in the lives of people here at home.

As one of America's foremost veterans service organizations, AMVETS (or American Veterans) has a proud history of assisting veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. One example is its annual scholarship program, awarded to veterans/active military, their sons, daughters or grandchildren. A son, daughter or grandchild of a deceased veteran is also eligible.

Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, the scholarships go to deserving high school seniors, high school JROTC students and veterans pursuing a higher education. AMVETS also awards the Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Family Foundation Memorial Scholarship to help veterans seeking new skills in order to be more competitive in the job market. Additional scholarships are awarded to students who enroll in programs at the University of Phoenix, Devry University and Kaplan University.

For more information, visit www.amvets.org.