The Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children.
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.
in scholarships awarded in 62 years
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
Our scholarship recipients are from every state
Overseas/ Territories
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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.
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.
“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.”
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.