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The Marines’ Memorial Association & Foundation Scholarship Program for Academic Year 2024-25 is over. Thanks to all the applicants for their submissions. We will award over $120,000 in scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year! Our Program recognizes and supports exemplary students that further our mission to Commemorate, Educate, and Serve. The Program continues to emphasize financial need and ensure scholarships are awarded to the most talented students who require extra financial assistance to realize their education dreams.

The selection process was based on scholastics, personal achievements, financial need, a 250-500 word writing prompt, and one (1) letter of recommendation, and “Headshot” photo.

Caesar Viglienzone Memorial Scholarship

The Caesar Viglienzone Memorial Scholarship honors twenty-one-year-old PFC Caesar Viglienzone, USA, killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad in 2006. His parents, Dennis, and Norma Viglienzone are Marines’ Memorial members and attended many Gold Star Parents Honor & Remembrance events. The scholarship is funded by Viglienzone friends Victor and Karen Linck and provides one (1) $5,000 award. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants:

Must have served honorably in any branch of the US Armed Forces
Must be full-time students attending accredited non-profit undergraduate programs in theUnited States
Must be a college sophomore, junior, or senior for the 2023-2024 school year
Must have college GPA of 3.0 or higher
Marines’ Memorial membership is not required

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