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Marines Memorial Association - Ruark-Wight Family Scholarship

$5,000

  • DeadlineMarch 29th
  • StateNationwide
  • BranchesArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard

About this scholarship

The Ruark-Wight Family Scholarship honors the service of both Cpl Eric Smith Ruark, USMC (3rd Marine Division, WWII, including service on Iwo Jima) and LTJG Guy Eugene Wight, USNR (WWII and Korea). One (1) $5,000 scholarship will be awarded. Applicant must be college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student

Details

Award
$5,000
Deadline
March 29th
Application opens
January 13th
State
Nationwide
Branches
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
Status of service member
Active Duty, Veteran, National Guard, Reserves
Relation to service member
Self, Spouse, Child
Intended program
Full time, accredited non-profit undergraduate or graduate programs
Requirements
Essay, transcript, College GPA of 2.5 or higher, letter of recommendation, picture. Application account required

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