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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.

Ruark-Wight Family Scholarship:

The Ruark-Wight Family Scholarship honors the service of both Cpl Eric Smith Ruark, USMC (3rd Marine Division, WWII, including service on Iwo Jima) and LTJG Guy Eugene Wight, USNR (WWII and Korea). One (1) $5,000 scholarship will be awarded. To be eligible, applicants must:

Have served honorably, or be currently serving, in any branch of the US Armed Forces OR be the spouse or child of someone who served honorably, or is currently serving, in any branch of the US Armed Forces
Be a full-time student attending an accredited non-profit undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S.
Be a college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student for the 2024-2025 school year
Have a college GPA of 2.5 or higher
Marines’ Memorial membership is not required

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