Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship - USMC Captain John G. Gardner Scholarship
$1,000 Three awards
- DeadlineFebruary 27th
- StateNC
- BranchesArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard
About this scholarship
At age 26, Captain Gardner was listed as "Missing In Action" after the rescue helicopter he was piloting was shot down by enemy ground fire in Laos, Southeast Asia. He received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal and numerous other awards while proudly serving with the USMC in Vietnam.
Details
- Award
- $1,000 Three awards
- Deadline
- February 27th
- Application opens
- Not listed
- State
- NC
- Branches
- Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard
- Status of service member
- Active Duty, Veteran
- Relation to service member
- Descendent
- Affiliation
- Active duty or decorated Vietnam Veterans in one of 18 NC Counties
- Intended program
- Accredited US community college or 4 year college/university full-time
- Requirements
- DD214, high school diploma or equivalent, essay, demonstrate financial need. Sponsor decoration proof (Viet Nam service medal or ribbon)
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