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Enlisted Marines, Sailors, and their dependents assigned to MCRD San Diego or the Western Recruiting Region who are high school seniors or graduates enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program may apply through the MCRD Museum Foundation.
Up to two scholarships of up to $2,000 each are awarded annually based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, community service, and future potential.
Complete the application with proof of enrollment and documentation of academic and community involvement. Recipients are notified after the deadline and recognized at an awards ceremony at MCRD San Diego when able to attend.
The Colonel Nate Smith Scholarship awards Up to $2,000 (2 winners).
The deadline is November 9, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Final year; Undergraduate; Graduate; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Underrepresented high school seniors and college students attending full time at Brighthouse Scholar Connections partner schools in the Charlotte, North Carolina area may apply. Awards provide up to $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years with reapplication, for a maximum of $40,000. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain at least a 2.7 GPA. Submit a personal statement, writing sample, resume, academic transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. High school seniors also submit a college acceptance letter. Brighthouse Scholar Connections, Inc. supports first-generation students, historically underrepresented groups, and students from schools with low graduation rates or funding.
Essay written for youU.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing a PhD in applied physical sciences, biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering may apply for the Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship. Applicants must be college seniors, first-year graduate students, or in a gap year preparing for graduate study and must morally commit to making their skills available to the United States in times of national emergency. Fellowships provide a cost-of-education allowance and personal stipend, with total funding packages valued at up to $250,000 over five years. Fellows may pursue research at participating U.S. universities and join a lifelong network of Hertz Fellows. Submit an online application with academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. Finalists participate in multiple interview rounds.
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