MCSF, the nation's largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, serves children/stepchildren of active-duty, Reserve, or veteran Marines, plus Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, or Religious Program Specialists attached to Marine units (including those killed in service). Standard awards vary by need; dedicated tracks provide up to $30,000 over four years for Children of the Fallen ($7,500/yr) and up to $40,000 over four years for Children of the Wounded. Requires a minimum 2.00 GPA, family adjusted gross income under $134,000 (2025 tax year), and enrollment at a Title-IV-eligible accredited school.
DemographicsRestricted to children/stepchildren of Marines (or Navy Corpsmen/Chaplains/RPs attached to Marine units); financial-need capped at $134,000 family AGI.
Standard award varies by need; Children of the Fallen get $7,500/yr ($30,000 over 4 yrs); Children of the Wounded up to $10,000/yr ($40,000 over 4 yrs)