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

A Legacy of Honor

A Legacy of Honor

The MCSF is pleased to present the following demonstrations of impact. For 60 years the MCSF has awarded nearly 50,000 scholarships to ensure no eligible student of a Marine family is left behind.

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The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation was established to honor the service and sacrifice of Marines and their families. Founded in 1962, we are the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children. Over the past 60 years, we have provided nearly 50,000 scholarships valued at $155 million. The MCSF is validated by top marks from leading charity watchdogs. Including an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, and 4 out of 4 stars for Accountability and Transparency from Charity Navigator.

There is no organization closer to the intersection of real need and lasting impact than the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.

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in scholarships awarded in nearly 60 years

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in scholarship support awarded to Marine families this year

scholarships helped change the lives of Marine families this year

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of our scholarship recipients are 1st gen college students compared to 33% nationally

average GPA for our scholars, compared to 3.15 nationally

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of our scholarship recipients graduate compared to 54% nationally

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of our scholarship recipients graduate with little to no debt compared to 30% nationally

years of combined military service have been honored by MCSF this year

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No Eligible Student of a Marine Family Left Behind.

Student Eligibility Criteria

  • Honorable discharge from a Marine or Navy Corpsman parent
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • GPA of at least 2.0

Student Scholarship Awards

  • $6,000 to $40,000 total over four years
  • $1,500 to $10,000 per year
  • Our average scholarship is $3,500 per year

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