Gold Star Family Scholarship

The Parker University Gold Star Family Scholarship is established to honor and support the immediate family members of service members who have died while serving their country. This scholarship aims to provide educational opportunities to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, helping their family members achieve academic success in honor of their loved ones.Applicants must be admitted and enrolled full-time in an eligible Parker University program (Doctor of Chiropractic and waitlisted programs excluded). Covers 100% of tuition and required fees (books and other expenses not included). Up to two awards annually; renewable for up to four years with continued eligibility.

Requirements: Verified Gold Star Family status, completion of the Parker University scholarship application, and submission of required military and financial aid documentation. Financial need not required. Not stackable with other Parker University institutional aid.

Award
100% Tuition and Fees
Deadline
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a direct family member of a service member who died while serving in any conflict? A direct family member is defined as a spouse, a child, an immediate sibling, or a parent.
  2. Are you enrolling or enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic Program?
  3. Submit the required documentation:
    • DA Form 1563 (Certificate of Honorable Service issued to the closest next of kin).
    • DD214 of the service member.
    • Death Certificate of the fallen servicemember/servicewoman (DD Form 1300).
    • Proof of relationship to the deceased servicemember (e.g., Military ID showing the sponsor's name and relationship, or Military ID along with a birth certificate or marriage license).