U.S. Marine Corps League, Homestead Leathernecks Detachment-1430 Vanover, Epp, Melcher, Calhoon, Baehr, Hurd Scholarship Grant

U.S. Marine Corps League, Homestead Leathernecks Detachment-1430 Vanover, Epp, Melcher, Calhoon, Baehr, Hurd Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation
Amount: US $250
Last Updated: October 23, 2025

Summary

The U.S. Marine Corps League, Homestead Leathernecks Detachment-1430 Vanover, Epp, Melcher, Calhoon, Baehr, Hurd Scholarship offers a $250 award to recognize outstanding character, leadership, academic achievement, and community service among Beatrice High School seniors. Established by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, this scholarship encourages all students to apply, with preference given to children or grandchildren of U.S. Marine Corps veterans. Annually, over $55,000 is awarded in scholarships to support local students.

Overview

Beatrice Educational Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, was established in 1987, and one of the first education foundations in the State of Nebraska. The Foundation’s purpose is to provide a permanent source of financial support for the expansion and enrichment of learning opportunities for the Beatrice School District. The Foundation manages a $3.8 million Endowment Fund and awards over $55,000 each year in scholarships to Beatrice High School graduating seniors. U.S. Marine Corps League, Homestead Leathernecks Detachment-1430 Vanover, Epp, Melcher, Calhoon, Baehr, Hurd Scholarship This $250 scholarship is given in recognition of exemplary character, leadership, scholastic achievement, and community involvement honoring our fallen members and empowering our future.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in the upcoming academic year.