Funding Amount

$1,000 or slightly larger

Deadline

April 11, 2027

368 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Marines' Memorial Employee Scholarship Program

Funder: Marines' Memorial Foundation

Program Status: Internal/Employee-focused scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000 or slightly larger (depending on number of applicants)

Awardees: Scholarships made payable to the school, not directly to recipient

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet ALL of the following:

1. Employment Status: Applicant is a current employee of Marines' Memorial, OR the child or grandchild of a current employee

2. **Employee Requirements (if applicable):
- Employee has continuously worked for Marines' Memorial for at least 12 months
- Employee has NOT been formally disciplined in the past 6 months
- Employee is NOT a Direct Report (senior manager)
- Eligible employee levels: Hourly/non-exempt and operations managers

3. Student Requirements:
- Applicant (whether the employee or their child/grandchild) must be attending an accredited undergraduate, graduate, vocational, or associate's program for the upcoming school year

    Special Provisions

  • No limit to number of children from same family who can apply
  • Major/program of study does NOT need to relate to job at Marines' Memorial
  • Students with full scholarships may still apply (funds count as educational expenses)
  • School must be accredited
  • If school choice changes after selection, contact HR to adjust award

    Contact Information

  • Contact Person: MGy JJ Banks, Director of Membership
  • Email: scholarships@mmaf1946.org
  • Phone: 415-673-6672 ext 215

    Organization Information

  • Marines' Memorial Foundation - 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • EIN: 45-5261064
  • Website: marinesmemorial.org
  • Location: California, US

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Access Application:
- Scan QR code on announcement (if available)
- OR click application link provided by HR/Director of Membership
- Application materials available from MGy JJ Banks

2. Application Submission:
- Student must complete application themselves (parents/guardians cannot apply on their behalf)
- Applications available in digital format or as paper form
- All materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM PDT on April 11
- Late applications will NOT be accepted

3. Application Requirements:
- Confirmation of employee status (which employee you are/related to)
- Proof of employment tenure (12+ months continuous)
- Confirmation of accredited school enrollment for upcoming year
- School name and expected program/major (may be changed later if needed)
- Demonstration that employee has not been formally disciplined in past 6 months

4. Submission Format:
- Digital submission (preferred)
- OR paper application (available from MGy JJ Banks)

5. Important Notes:
- Students with multiple siblings may each apply separately
- Funds made payable to school, not to student
- School financial office must confirm ability to accept additional scholarship funds
- Foundation can provide letter to school explaining scholarship purpose
- Contact MGy JJ Banks for clarification on any requirements

6. Post-Award:
- Scholarship checks assembled in August
- Contact MGy JJ Banks or HR if school choice changes before check is finalized
- School must remain accredited at time of award

7. Questions & Support:
- Email: scholarships@mmaf1946.org
- Phone: 415-673-6672 ext 215
- Contact: MGy JJ Banks, Director of Membership

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

veteranseducationfoundationprivate-grants

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