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Karen Kelly honored by Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation HOUSTON, TX – (November 13, 2025) – The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) presented long-time supporter Karen Kelly with the Semper Fidelis Award during its 15th annual Houston Awards Dinner, held on Thursday November 13th at The Post Oak Hotel. Karen Kelly has been a lifelong supporter … Continued
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Oct 23, 2025) – The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF),a national nonprofit providing postsecondary educational scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, today announced that Lieutenant General George W. Smith Jr., USMC (Ret.), has been appointed chairman of the board of directors. He succeeds General Robert B. Neller, USMC (Ret.), the … Continued
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 29, 2025) – The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF),a national nonprofit providing post-secondary educational scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, today announced its 2025–2026 class of scholarship recipients during a ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington on Monday, July 28. The biennial Scholarship Announcement Ceremony included a student processional, … Continued
The USNA Class of 1993 is launching a meaningful initiative to honor our Marine classmates who have passed by establishing the USNA Class of 1993 Marine Memorial Endowed Scholarship. This endowed scholarship, managed by the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, will provide educational support to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, ensuring that the courage and … Continued
Alexandria, Va. (November 26, 2024) – The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) is proud to announce its partnership with Baltimore Ravens’ long snapper Nick Moore as part of the NFL’s annual My Cause, My Cleats campaign. During week 13 and 14 of the NFL season, Moore will wear custom cleats, designed by Alex Andrews, featuring … Continued
Ed deZevallos honored by Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation HOUSTON, TX – (November 14, 2024) – The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) presented local investor Ed deZevallos with the Semper Fidelis Award during its 14th annual Houston Awards Dinner, held on Thursday November 14th at The Post Oak Hotel. Over 350 guests filled the Grand Ballroom … Continued
Medal of Honor recipient aiming to inspire future leaders to “Own the Dash” Alexandria, Va. (October 29, 2024) – The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) and Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer today announced the establishment of the “If You Can, You Must” Scholarship. Meyer is aiming to inspire future leaders of America by providing … Continued
The gift is part of a $50 million Bezos Courage and Civility Award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez to retired Navy Adm. William McRaven to be distributed to charitable organizations ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Sept. 24, 2024) – The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) today announced a donation of $500,000 from retired Navy Admiral William … Continued
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 21, 2024) – The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) today announced a multi-year partnership with the Baltimore Ravens through the next two seasons. The Ravens’ commitment includes a donation of $10,000 to support the children of Marines from Maryland for the 2024-2025 academic year. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and linebacker Trenton … Continued
$11.7 million in scholarships awarded to 2,882 children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 22, 2024) – The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) today announced the largest number of scholarships and highest dollar amount ever awarded in one year in its more than 60-year history. For the 2024-2025 academic year, MCSF will award … Continued
Synchrony Executive Vice President and CFO Brian Wenzel Sr. Honored with Semper Fidelis Award ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 3, 2024) – The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF), a national nonprofit providing post-secondary educational scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, today announced that its 62nd New York Leatherneck Campaign Ball, held on Thursday, May … Continued