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Dear Applicants,

The Marines’ Memorial Association & Foundation Scholarship Program is now officially closed as of 16 March 2025. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who applied for the 2025-26 Academic Year.

Our program is dedicated to recognizing and supporting outstanding students who embody our mission to Commemorate, Educate, and Serve. Scholarships will be awarded to the most talented and qualified applicants, helping them achieve their educational aspirations.

Applicants will be notified of award decisions no later than 15 June 2025.

Thank you for your commitment to academic excellence and service. We appreciate your participation in this year’s program.

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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 2025-2026 school year
Have a college GPA of 2.5 or higher
Marines’ Memorial membership is not required