The Camp Lejeune Officers’ Spouses’ Club awards scholarships to qualified seniors (graduating in the spring of 2020), qualified college undergraduates, and spouses based on academic excellence, merit and service. Since part of the OSC’s mission is to use our time, talents and energy to enhance the Camp Lejeune community, we award students and spouses who are doing the same for their communities.
Available to daughters, wives, sisters, widow, granddaughters of veterans eligible for membership in The American Legion.
Candidates for this award shall be the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.
The spouse or child of an active duty or active duty reserve service member assigned to either the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, CA or the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, CA. -OR- The spouse or child of a retired or deceased service member residing in the Morongo Basin, the Greater Palm Springs area, or the Bridgeport area
A student who is not eligible for a Pell Grant but whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001 may be eligible to receive the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant. Enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death.
The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. It’s just another way for us to say “thank you” to those who fought for our freedoms.
The scholarship celebrates veteran and dependent students who strive for excellence in their lives and provides a one-time payment of $2,500 for current or future education costs.
Applicant must have been a resident of the state of Delaware for three or more consecutive years prior to the date of application. If the applicant’s parent is a member of the armed forces, the parent must have been a resident of Delaware at the time of death or declaration of missing in action or prisoner of war status.
Rosemarie arrived in Dahlgren in 1971, she has been an active member of DOSC ever since. Over the years she has served on the Executive Board as President on two occasions. In honour of her service and long standing participation in DOSC, a group of members approached Rosemarie 10 years ago and asked if they could name the Scholarship award in her name. Thus the Rosemarie Blades Honorary Scholarship.The efforts of our wonderful DOSC volunteers, has enabled us to donate thousands of dollars in scholarship awards every year. To date we have donated over $100,000 in scholarship and charity awards.
Our scholarships for the dependent children of active-duty service members are uniquely empowering because they provide reliable, recurring financial assistance over their four years of study. We also provide them with a support network that is committed to their academic and professional growth. Corvias Scholars have a 90%+ graduation rate within five years of high school graduation. While the cost of college rises, our scholars graduate with none or far less than the national average amount of college loan debt.
The purpose of the Cherry Point OSC Scholarship Program is to acknowledge outstanding military dependents of any rank within the MCAS Cherry Point community by offering financial assistance towards education in any field of their choice. In previous years, the OSC has been honored to provide numerous merit based scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The number and amount of scholarships awarded is based on funds allocated by the OSC Board through income generated during the OSC year (June 1st through May 31st).
Award grants to qualified applicants sponsored by the MWA members. The grants may be used at any accredited college, university or college level trade school.
USMC/Combat Helicopter & Tiltrotor Association has established its own scholarship program for children/grandchildren of current POPASMOKE members and for spouses of active duty who are paid members.
For eligible, qualified dependents of Marine Corps Tankers and dependents of military members who served in Marine Corps Tank Battalion.
Applicant must be a Member of the Force Recon Association in good standing or be a family member of a Member in good standing, or in the family of a deceased member.
Up to 30 scholarships granted annually to natural born, legally adopted, or stepchild of an Enlisted member of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard on active duty, or retired.
The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) is a congressionally chartered, non-profit organization that represents the interests of the Sea Service community before the U.S. Congress. Although the association was originally named for the Navy’s Fleet Reserve program, membership in FRA is open to all current and former sailors, marines, and Coast Guard personnel. The only requirement to join FRA is to have served as an enlisted member in the USN, USMC, or USCG for at least one day.
Scholarship was established to aid minor dependents of (officer or enlisted) Active duty, veteran, or retired service members; reservists, or National Guard of all branches pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university.
The single purpose of the NCOA is to help dependends of NCOA members to continue their education beyond high school.
Program is for high school seniors who are direct descendents of members of the Jewish War Veterans of USA.