Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships for Coast Guard Children
Merit + needScholarship
Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.
- Award
- Annual awards of $2,500 or $5,000 paid to the school; students may reapply for up to four years
- Deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted; the 2026 season ran February 1 to April 1, 2026.
- How to apply
- Apply online through the Foundation's application portal during the spring window; a FAFSA report is required.
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- The FAFSA (or CSS Profile)
- Who can apply
- High school seniors and college students who are dependents of active-duty Coast Guard members, reservists on active duty for at least 180 days, or retired Coast Guard members, attending college, trade school or technical programs.
- Good to know
- Review emphasizes academic achievement, leadership and community involvement; financial need factors into award levels.
- Details
- Need consideredService