The General John Paul Ratay Educational Fund Grants are limited to children whose military parent retired and subsequently died. Students qualifying for a loan who meet the criteria of a Ratay grant are automatically considered. Students who believe they are eligible for these grants and who do not receive a request for supporting documentation should email us. Applicants for our programs must be attending an accredited college or university during the 2024-2025 academic year. All loans, scholarships, and grants are for students seeking their first undergraduate degree and are awarded for no more than five school years. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact MOAA for more information.