Marines Memorial Association - Ruark-Wight Family Scholarship
$5,000
- DeadlineMarch
- 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). Have served honorably, or be currently serving, in any branch of the US Armed Forces OR be the spouse or child of someone who served honorably, or is currently serving, in any branch of the US Armed Forces. Be a full-time student attending an accredited non-profit undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S. Be a college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student. Have a college GPA of 2.5 or higher. Marines' Memorial membership not required
Details
- Award
- $5,000
- Deadline
- March
- Application opens
- January
- 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 U.S. non-profit undergraduate or graduate program
- Requirements
- Academic Performance , Personal achievements, demonstrated financial need 250-500 word writing prompt, 1 letter of recommendation, headshot
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