Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

MCSF Undergraduate Scholarship

Merit + needScholarship

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award
$2,500, $5,000, $7,500 or $10,000 per academic year; Children of the Fallen $30,000 over four years; Children of the Wounded up to $40,000 over four years
Deadline
Undergraduate application window runs January 1 through March 1 each year.
How to apply
Apply online during the January 1 to March 1 window; decisions are emailed by May 31.
What you'll need
  • A separate scholarship application
Who can apply
Children or stepchildren of active duty, Reserve or veteran U.S. Marines (or Navy personnel attached to Marine units), with a minimum 2.00 GPA, family adjusted gross income of $134,000 or less for the 2025 tax year, and a high school diploma by August 1, 2027.
Good to know
Award amounts are based on financial need, GPA and available funding.
Details
Need considered