The John A. Kilpatrick Memorial Scholarship Grant

The John A. Kilpatrick Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The John A. Kilpatrick Memorial Scholarship, established in 2016 by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, supports qualified recipients pursuing post-secondary education. This scholarship is specifically for current or former members of the U.S. Marine Corps who have been stationed at Parris Island, SC, with a preference for applicants who have lived in New Jersey. The foundation has dedicated over $125 million to enhance the Lowcountry community since its inception.

Overview

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry In 1994, a group of visionary Lowcountry community leaders recognized the need to create a community foundation. Through the sale of the nonprofit Hilton Head Hospital, Hilton Head Island Foundation, Inc. was born, with a mission to provide philanthropic leadership to a growing community. In 2001, our service area expanded to include northern Beaufort County, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. To reflect this, our name changed to Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. With more than $125 million invested in the Lowcountry area since 1994, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is the largest source of unrestricted philanthropic resources dedicated to Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. Throughout our history, we have expanded our services, undertaken important initiatives and altered our course to ensure we’re serving the needs of the Lowcountry. We provide donors and nonprofits the steadfast philanthropic leadership to transform, empower and enhance the communities we serve. Mission: Strengthening community by connecting people, resources, and needs. Vision: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is a committed philanthropic partner, providing leadership, support, and resources to ensure that all people within our region are thriving. Purpose: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is dedicated to helping donors, nonprofit organizations and other community members make a difference in the lives of Lowcountry citizens. Our positive impact is achieved by bringing together financial resources, knowledge and collaborative networks to serve community needs. The John A. Kilpatrick Memorial Scholarship The John A. Kirkpatrick Memorial Scholarship was established at CFL in 2016 by his family to provide annual scholarship awards to assist qualified recipients in pursuit of a post-secondary education. The purpose of this scholarship is to fund members or past members of the United States Marine Corps who have been based in Parris Island, SC. There is a preference for applicants who have lived in New Jersey.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Currently serving or one who can demonstrate prior service in the USMC, having been based out of Parris IslandMust demonstrate acceptance into a post-secondary institution