The Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children.
Karen Kelly is a native of Teaneck, New Jersey. Her father was a Marine during WWII serving with the 4th Marine Division. She is the wife of General John F. Kelly USMC (Ret.), and proud mother to 1stLt Robert M. Kelly USMC (KIA 11/9/10), John Kelly who currently serves on active duty as a US Marine, and Kathleen Kelly. Karen has spent thirty-five years as a tireless supporter of the Marine Corps and its families.
More than 14 years ago, Dakota Meyer, a U.S. Marine serving in the War in Afghanistan, risked his life to bravely save the lives of U.S. and Afghan forces in the Battle of Ganjgal. For his actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the first living Marine in more than forty years to receive the award. Since leaving active duty, Dakota has embraced opportunities for continued service. Through his partnership with the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, the “If You Can, You Must” Scholarship will provide educational scholarships to the children of Marines and inspire the future leaders of America.