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

Our Mission

Our Mission

Today’s generation of Marines have made unprecedented sacrifices. And while there are many ways to honor our Nation’s heroes, there is no organization closer to the intersection of real need and lasting impact than the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.

M

in scholarships awarded in 62 years

M

in scholarship support awarded to Marine families this year

scholarships helped change the lives of Marine families this year

%

of eligible applicants are awarded scholarship support

average GPA for our scholars, compared to 3.15 nationally

%

of our scholarship recipients graduate compared to 54% nationally

%

of our scholarship recipients graduate with little to no debt compared to 32% nationally

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

scholarshipmap_2024-2025_navy-blue-white_rgbwebsite

50

Our scholarship recipients are from every state

27

Overseas/ Territories

Watch Abby’s film to see how the MCSF changes lives.

An Organization Managed with Excellence

The MCSF maintains the public trust we have earned for over half a century with responsible management and fiscal transparency. The trust of our investors has been validated by leading charity watchdogs. We’ve earned an Accredited Charity rating from the Better Business Bureau, 4/4 stars in accountability and transparency from Charity Navigator, and Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency.

We are Grateful for Our Corporate Champions

The MCSF is grateful for the support of our Corporate Champions who consider the MCSF a powerful way to support the families of those who have served our Nation. The support of these companies makes a dramatic life-changing impact for the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen.

STEPHEN FREDERICO

STEPHEN FREDERICO

“My father served in the Marine Corps in Force Reconnaissance. Dad raised me with Marine principles like, “there is no can’t.” I am so grateful for my scholarship award from the MCSF, which has helped make it possible for me to graduate from the College of Charleston and Johns Hopkins University. I lost a friend to brain cancer which inspired me to pursue an MD at the University of Pittsburgh. I plan to run a translational brain tumor research lab that focuses on developing vaccines against brain cancer. Brain cancer is one of the deadliest diseases known to man, and there is a dramatic lack of resources for treatment in Africa. My research aims to prepare African countries to meet the future neurosurgical needs of their nation.”

Stay connected by joining our mailing list.

Required fields are highlighted below

This Giving Tuesday, we need to fund 24 Marine Scholarships in 24 hours.

We are faced with an unprecedented challenge: more Marine children than ever before are seeking scholarship support. With your Giving Tuesday gift before midnight on 12/3, you can honor Marines with a donation that helps educate their children.

x