Applicants for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation must be the child of an active duty or reserve U.S. Marine, a veteran U.S. Marine who has received an honorable discharge, or who was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Children of U.S. Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, or Religious Programs Specialists attached to a Marine unit may also qualify. Additionally, applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA and must be able to demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship Details
- Awards are available to children of U.S. Marines and Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, or Religious Programs Specialists attached to Marine units
- Award amounts vary and are renewable
- Open to both full-time and part-time students
Eligibility Criteria
- Child of an active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Marine, or a Navy Corpsman, Chaplain, or Religious Programs Specialist attached to a Marine unit
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Demonstrable financial need
- Planning to attend an accredited undergraduate college or CTE program
Application Process
- Application period is from January 1 through March 1 annually
- Complete and submit the application with all required documentation
Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited undergraduate college or career technical education (CTE) in the upcoming academic year. All who qualify and submit a completed application will receive an award. Award amounts range and are renewable. Part-time students are also eligible to receive a scholarship. Applications are open every year from January 1 through March 1.