Dedicated GRFD (DED-GRFD) Scholarship Program

The Dedicated GRFD (DED-GRFD) Scholarship Program is a military funding opportunity provided by the U.S. Army. This program is specifically designed for Cadets who agree to commission as Army officers and commit to serving in their specified Reserve Component, which must be either the Army National Guard (ARNG) or the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), at the time they accept the award.

The scholarship helps cover college expenses, and recipients can combine this funding with certain active-duty benefits, such as the Active Duty GI Bill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill. However, Cadets receiving this award are not permitted to combine it with Selected Reserve-Montgomery GI Bill benefits or the Simultaneous Membership Program Kicker.

While applicants typically complete federal financial aid forms like the FAFSA to coordinate overall college funding, this specialized military program is administered through the U.S. Army and its Reserve Components. For current application deadlines and submission details, please see the official page for current dates.