Marine Corps Scholarship Award

Name: Marine Corps Scholarship Award

Award Amount: Varies

Information and Eligibility:
The Marine Corps Scholarship Award provides educational financial assistance to the children of U.S. Marines and Navy Corpsmen. The program is deeply committed to honoring the sacrifices of service members, and special consideration is given to applicants whose parents were injured or killed in the line of duty.
This scholarship helps eligible students pursue higher education at accredited colleges, universities or career training programs. Awards are based on family income, academic performance and the student’s commitment to their educational goals. The program ensures that the legacy of service within Marine and Navy Corpsman families is supported through meaningful financial aid.
Eligibility criteria include:

• Parent Service Requirement: Applicant must be the child of one of the following:
  • An active-duty, reserve or veteran U.S. Marine who served at least 90 days and received an Honorable or Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving.
  • An active-duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman currently attached to a Marine unit.
  • A U.S. Navy Corpsman who was previously attached to a Marine unit and has received an Honorable or Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving.
• Academic Level: Must be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution.
• Additional Consideration: Priority is given to the children of service members who were injured or killed in the line of duty.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application.
• Proof of parent’s Marine or Navy Corpsman service.
• Academic records verifying enrollment or plans to enroll.
• Financial information used to determine award amount.

Selection Criteria:

• Verification of service eligibility.
• Demonstrated financial need.
• Academic performance and commitment to completing a degree or vocational program.
• Special priority for applicants whose parents were wounded or lost in service.

Additional Details:

• Awards may be used for tuition, books or other educational expenses.
• Scholarship recipients may attend any accredited post-secondary institution in the U.S.
• The program honors the service and sacrifice of Marine and Navy Corpsman families.

Deadline:

• March

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