The Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children.

Resources

We’ve compiled a list of useful resources that may help as you pursue your post-high school education. We’re one of many organizations committed to educating the next generation of America’s leaders.

WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation would like to ensure that you succeed in achieving your higher education goals.  We encourage you to research all types of academic institutions before choosing the school you will attend. Collegemeasures.org is committed to helping improve outcomes and performance among higher education institutions.  You may find this website helpful when comparing schools.

VETERAN EDUCATION BENEFITS BY STATE

Veterans pursuing higher education are usually eligible for ‘educational assistance for students’ in most states. Educational benefits for veterans and their dependents, particularly the children of deceased and disabled veterans, are also available in some states. For a list of benefits by state, visit Military.com’s list of State Veteran Education Benefits.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S COLLEGE SCORECARD

The College Scorecard is a free online tool to help students make data-informed decisions when choosing a college or university to attend, or even find alternative pathways to careers. Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more.


SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

AFF- American Freedom Foundation

American Indian College Fund

AMVETS – American Veterans

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association

Army Scholarship Foundation

Association of United States Army

Colby College – Special Student Assistance

Corvias Foundation

Fisher House – Heroes’ Legacy Scholarships Program

Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund

General Carl E. Mundy Jr. and Linda Sloan Mundy Marine Scholarship Fund for Students at Widener University

Horatio Alger Association

Imagine America: Scholarship & Awards Programs

Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund

Lido Civic Club of Washington, DC

Marine Corps League Foundation

Military Family Support Trust

Military Officers Association of America

National Military Family Association

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Pat Tilman Foundation

Scholarship America

Two Ten Footwear Foundation Warrior Scholarship

Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Voice of Democracy


FINANCIAL AID

College Affordability Guide

CollegeBoard: College Search – SAT Registration – College Admissions

FastWeb: Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Colleges

Federal Student Aid

FinAid! Financial Aid, College Scholarships, and Student Loans

Going Merry

Online Degrees, Colleges, and Scholarships Information Website

Sallie Mae: College Answer

Scholarship Experts

Scholarships.com

Yellow Ribbon Program


MILITARY LIFE

American Legion

G.I. Bill – Dept of Veterans Affairs

Hope for the Warriors

Honoring Our Fallen

Marine Corps Association

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

Marine Corps Official Site

Military.com

Navy League of the United States

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

USMC Life

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Women Marines Association