For over one hundred years, Navy Chaplains and Religious Program Specialists have supported Marines by ensuring their spiritual health. They represent more than one hundred different faith groups and serve to inspire hope and strengthen the spiritual well-being of those who serve in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines. Last year, for […]
As 2020 draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments made at the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation this year – and how grateful we are for your commitment to making this possible. Thanks to dedicated supporters like you, we’ve awarded thousands of scholarships to children of Marines, honoring […]
Friends of the Scholarship Foundation, I wanted to thank you for making a difference in the lives of Marine families. Because of the support of this whole community, I was awarded a life-changing scholarship from the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, empowering me to follow my dreams and honor my father’s legacy through higher education. My […]
This November, during National Native American Heritage Month, the Scholarship Foundation reflects on the outstanding service of the Navajo Code Talkers in World War II, over 75 years ago. Several Marine Scholars are members of the Navajo nation and have family members who served as Code Talkers. “I am proud to be Navajo because my […]
This week marks two special occasions for our community. First, the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps on 10 November, followed by our national observance of Veterans Day. As these meaningful days approach, I can’t help but think about the challenges we’ve all faced this year. Each of us having been asked to […]
Joshua will never forget the brave sacrifices his father has made – not just for this Nation but also for their family. Joshua’s father has been deployed six times, four of which were combat deployments. While his father was gone, Joshua rose to the occasion. Not only did he help raise his little brother, he […]
On Memorial Day, we reflect on the sacrifices of those who gave all to protect freedom. Those who made the choice to put country before self. Those who gave a lifetime to defend others. The selflessness of the men and women who have earned the title Marine is a thread woven throughout American history. From […]
Taylor’s dad was a Marine and his service changed her life forever. “After his death in 2003, my life was never the same,” she told us. “My mother had to raise me on her own without much help.” But even though she lost her dad, she still counts the Marine Corps as her family. She’s […]
The three Smith family children—Chase, Corey and Shay—all are hardworking, dedicated, and collegiate athletes. They have something else in common; they are all Marine Scholars. The oldest, Chase, was one of the captains of the soccer team and majored in finance at Schreiner University while participating in their honors program. He dreamed of becoming an […]
At the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, the health, safety and welfare of our students, investors, and staff are our first and foremost concerns. Like you, we are monitoring the situation and following the guidance of our Nation’s health experts and appropriate authorities. Our staff members are working remotely and several of our upcoming events have […]
