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For Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces:
- Richard & Susan Braun Family Scholarship
- Caesar Viglienzone Memorial Scholarship
- Marines’ Memorial Tribute Scholarship
- Dr. Nancy M. Schonher Scholarship
- Wesley Hammon Leach Scholarship
- Hammer Family Scholarship
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For MMA Members, Children or Grandchildren:
- Cold War Veterans Scholarship
- Edmund K. Gross Education Scholarship
- Colonel Richard Hallock Scholarship
- Rita P. Maxwell Memorial Scholarship
- Marines’ Memorial Family Scholarship
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For Currently Serving or Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, Spouse or Child:
- Ruark-Wight Family Scholarship
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.
Dr. Nancy M. Schonher Scholarship
Members Gerald and Nancy Thomas established the Dr. Nancy M. Schonher Scholarship to honor Nancy’s mother Dr. Nancy M. Schonher, M.D., a US Naval Officer and served as one of the first female military physicians during the latter months of WWII. This scholarship awards one (1) $5,000 to an applicant who:
- Is female and meets ONE of the following:
- Is an active-duty service member or a reservist in the US Armed Forces
- Has separated honorably from US Armed Forces since 2016
- Is a current or former corpsman or medic in any branch of US Armed Forces
- Is a child or grandchild of an active Marines’ Memorial member
- Attends one of the following during the 2024-2025 school year:
- An advanced Medical program with the goal of becoming a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, or medical doctor (MD or OD) from an accredited American college or university
- An accredited Paramedic program (candidates for this option must have completed the EMT Basic training program, have taken the National Registry EMT Examination, hold an EMT Certificate, and have at least 6 months’ work experience)
- Preference will be given to Navy Corpsmen