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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - Academic Scholarships

MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

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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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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    veteranseducation

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