Scholarships

The Meaning and Self-Worth of a Scholarship To a young student, receiving a scholarship is more than just financial support – it’s a validation of their hard work, potential, and promise. It affirms that someone believes in their ability to achieve, even when they may still be discovering it themselves. A scholarship can lift the burden of financial stress, but even more profoundly, it ignites confidence, hope, and a sense of purpose. 

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW PURPOSE

In furtherance of the mission and charitable objectives of the Marine Corps League and the Marine Corps League Foundation, this scholarship program is established to provide financial assistance to qualified applicants who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution of higher education.

Applicants must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, as a full-time student carrying a minimum course load of twelve (12) semester credit hours for the Fall 2026 academic semester.

Scholarship grants may be awarded for up to four (4) academic years, contingent upon continued eligibility, satisfactory academic progress, compliance with program requirements, and the availability of Foundation funds. Award years are not required to be consecutive.

It is a two-step process, the student completes the Scholarship Application by July 21, 2026, students who qualify will be placed on a preliminary accepted list and then must complete their specific college Student Data Sheet and Proof of Enrollment from the college by September 21, 2026.

Don’t forget the final requirement: For those who are selected for the scholarship award, you must submit a Confirmation of Enrollment as a full-time student from the school. Reminders to submit this confirmation will not be sent. Without confirmation, you will not receive the award. Details for submission of this confirmation will be provided to those successful applicants when the preliminary list is posted on the League website. All email communications for the National Scholarship Program should be sent to scholarship@mcleague.org

Questions regarding the Program may be directed to Joe Hughes, Committee Chairperson, scholarship@mcleague.org, Phone: 913-660-4817.

College Locator  College profile information – https://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/

SUBMIT THE APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY

Click here to DOWNLOAD – Student Application – 2026

Scholarship Application due by – July 21, 2026

Preliminary Recipient List – posted by August 31, 2026

Click here to DOWNLOAD – Student Data Sheet – 2026

**Student Data Sheet & Proof of Enrollment – Due by September 21, 2026

Click here to download – MCL Foundation Donation Information

Chairperson, Joe Hughes, email: scholarship@mcleague.org

Scholarship Governance Policy:

All scholarship awards shall be administered in accordance with the bylaws policies and fiduciary standards of the Marine Corps League and the Marine Corps League Foundation.

The Foundation reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the scholarship program as required to ensure responsible stewardship of charitable funds.

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DELTA DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Delta Dental Scholarship open enrollment is 1 April to 30 June 2026

PURPOSE: To grant Scholarships to Qualified Applicants who are pursuing a full-time degree program or certification/license of technical training at a full-time recognized institution.

ELIGIBILITY: Only the following ‘Relationships’ shall be considered: (Rev. A-Eligibility changes) Active Duty, Reserve Duty, Honorably Discharged Veterans of the United States Military who served during the War on Terror Era (9/1/2001 to present time). In addition, the Veteran’s Spouse, Child, Stepchild, Sibling is also qualified.

APPLICATION: The application period is from 1 April thru 30 June 2026. Please find attached and it must be postmarked by midnight 30 June 2026.  Any questions please contact me. 314.705.0595 (cell) or e-mail WWebb@mcleague.org.

DELTA DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please submit the application electronically