Marines' Memorial Employee Scholarship Program

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

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