Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation's CTE scholarship program funds students pursuing nondegree certificate programs and vocational training. Approximately 200 scholarships are awarded annually, totaling over $500,000.

Geographic Scope: United States-wide with highest representation in North Carolina, California, and Texas

Focus Areas:

• Nondegree certificate programs
• Vocational training at community colleges
• Select private career schools
• Career paths include:
  • Health sciences (30% of recipients)
  • Agriculture, food and natural resources (19% of recipients)
  • Architecture and construction
  • Business, management and administration
  • STEM-related fields including engineering and information technology
  • Emergency medical services
  • HVAC and refrigeration technology
  • Fire and emergency response administration
  • Fabrication and welding

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a child of:
  • Active-duty U.S. Marine
  • Retired U.S. Marine
  • Reserve U.S. Marine
  • Veteran U.S. Marine
  • Navy Corpsman linked with Marine units
  • Parent killed while serving in the Marines
• Minimum GPA of 2.0
• Attend an accredited school
• Demonstrate financial need
• Programs must be less than 12 months or certificate training

Award Details:

• Approximately $3,500 per academic year
• Renewable for up to 4 years (duration of program)
• Available year-round application
• 100% of eligible applicants receive aid
• 91% graduation rate (compared to 56% nationally)
• 50% graduate with little to no debt (compared to 30% nationally)

Unique Features:

• Only scholarship provider with year-round application availability
• Intentionally structured to reach students with most need, not most opportunity
• Only three eligibility criteria required
• Provides immediate workforce readiness upon program completion

Contact Information:

• Website: mcsf.org/cte
• Learn more at: www.mcsf.org/cte

CTE Scholarship Application Process

Application Availability:

• Available year-round
• No specific deadline (rolling basis)

Eligibility Verification Steps:

1. Verify child of Marine parent status
2. Confirm minimum GPA of 2.0
3. Demonstrate financial need

Application Requirements:

• Submit eligibility documentation
• Proof of Marine parent service
• Financial need information
• Academic records

Note: Specific detailed application steps, narrative questions, and required forms not provided in source materials. Applicants should visit mcsf.org/cte for complete application process and required materials.