Children of Commissioned Officers Scholarship - First-Time Applicants Grant

Children of Commissioned Officers Scholarship - First-Time Applicants Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coast Guard Foundation Inc.
Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

Overview

Note: If you have received a Coast Guard Foundation Children of Commissioned Officers Scholarship in the past three years and you are seeking to renew/reapply for a scholarship, please access the Coast Guard Foundation Children of Commissioned Officers Scholarship: Returning/Renewal Application. Coast Guard Foundation Founded in 1969, we’re a vital partner to the U.S. Coast Guard—tackling the toughest challenges confronting our heroes. We’re there for members from enlistment to long after retirement, and our work strengthens the entire community. Through close collaboration with Coast Guard leadership, we’re able to respond to new and emerging needs effectively. Our investments support families, bolster unit morale, honor the Coast Guard’s mission at the national level, and more. Every day, Coast Guard members risk their lives to protect our country. When we stand together and show them our appreciation, we can ensure they remain always ready—no matter what. Children of Commissioned Officers Scholarship - First-Time Applicants Description Scholarship for Children of Active-Duty, Retired or Active Reserve Coast Guard Commissioned Officers This application is intended for first-time applicants only. Support for education is a cornerstone of our commitment to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard and their families. If you are the child of an active duty or retired Coast Guard commissioned officer you are eligible to apply. When we began the scholarship program in 1990, we focused on one goal — providing Coast Guard families the opportunity to send their children to college. Since that time, the cost of higher education has sky-rocketed, making our original aspiration even more relevant for today’s Coast Guard families.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Students: Unmarried dependent children of active duty, retired or deceased U.S. Coast Guard members that are: Coast Guard OfficersChief Warrant OfficersCoast Guard Reserve currently on extended active duty 180 days or more.Students applying to college or currently in college may apply if working towards their first undergraduate degree program, are listed in Coast Guard DEERS, and are under the age of 24 when applying. Applicants must be a college bound high school senior entering an accredited college or technical school for the fall semester of this year or a full-time undergraduate student already enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program or trade/technical school for the fall semester of this year. If currently attending college, college transcripts must be submitted.

Ineligibility

Coast Guard Spouses. Active duty Coast Guard members. Applicants pursuing a second undergraduate degree, masters or doctorate program of study. Applicants pursuing a degree at an unaccredited institution.