Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - Children of the Wounded Scholarship
$2,500-$10,000 per year Max. $40,000
- DeadlineMarch 1st
- StateNationwide
- BranchesNavy, Marine Corps
About this scholarship
Children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains or Religious Program Specialists attached to a Marine unit who were wounded in action in any war or conflict. Children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains or Religious Program Specialists attached to a Marine unit who were permanently retired from the Marine Corps or Navy as a result of their service related injury. Children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains or Religious Program Specialists attached to a Marine unit whose parent is currently ill or injured and serving with Wounded Warrior Regiment/Battalion.
Details
- Award
- $2,500-$10,000 per year Max. $40,000
- Deadline
- March 1st
- Application opens
- January 1st
- State
- Nationwide
- Branches
- Navy, Marine Corps
- Status of service member
- Veteran
- Relation to service member
- Grandchild, Child
- Affiliation
- Grandchildren applicants must provide documentation of their grandparent’s membership in one of the associations below and meet the Scholarship Foundation’s eligibility criteria as listed above. This includes financial eligibility and there are no exceptions. These programs receive limited funding and not all who apply will receive a scholarship award. 531 Gray Ghost Squadron Association Marines’ Memorial Association USMC/Combat Helicopter Association Proof of membership can include: membership card, roster list, letter from the association indicating membership.
- Intended program
- Accredited school eligible for federal funding
- Requirements
- Eligibility: Child or step-child of one of the following: Active duty, Reserve, or veteran* U.S. Marine;A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps; Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain or Religious Program Specialist who is or was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit* Minimum 2.00 GPA Demonstrate financial need through a family adjusted gross income of $129,000 or less;Attending or planning to attend an accredited school that is eligible for federal funding
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