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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - Academic Scholarships

MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Foundation Annual Grants for Veterans Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Varies by recipient; examples include $1,700 annually for four years

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - Academic Scholarships

Overview: The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) is the nation's oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships for military children. Established in 1962, it has provided nearly 50,000 scholarships worth over $155 million.

Geographic Scope: United States-wide (all 50 states represented among recent recipients)

Focus Areas:

Undergraduate education at accredited institutions

Supporting children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen

45% of recipients pursue STEM degrees

40% are first-generation college students

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a child of a U.S. Marine (active-duty, retired, reserve, or veteran)

Child of a Navy Corpsman linked with Marine units

Children of Chaplains and Religious Program Specialists now eligible

Must demonstrate financial need

Must maintain minimum GPA of 2.0

Attend an accredited post-secondary institution

Award Details:

Need-based scholarships

Renewable annually

Recent years: 2,500-2,750+ scholarships awarded annually

2020-2021: $8.5 million awarded

2021-2022: $9.2 million awarded

Recipients have 90% graduation rate (above national average)

53% graduate with little to no debt (less than $10,000)

Background:

Founded in 1962

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Honors Marines by supporting their children's education

Mission: "Never leave the child of a Marine behind"

Meets all 20 Better Business Bureau Standards for Charity Accountability

What They Don't Fund: Information not specified in provided materials

Contact Information:

Website: mcsf.org

Application portal: myMCSF

How to Apply

Application Process

General Steps:
1. Visit mcsf.org
2. Log into myMCSF portal or create new account
3. Complete scholarship application form
4. Submit required documentation

Required Materials:

Proof of Marine parent's service

Financial need documentation

Academic records (GPA verification)

Essays or personal statements (specific topics not detailed in provided materials)

Application Details:

Applications available online year-round

Specific deadline dates vary by scholarship type

For Grace's Scholarship: Application deadline was March 3 (specific year not current)

100% of eligible CTE applicants receive aid

Note: Detailed narrative questions and specific LOI requirements not provided in source materials. Applicants should visit mcsf.org for complete application requirements.

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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - Academic Scholarships

Overview

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - Academic Scholarships

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