Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

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In 2008, Corporal Jonathan Yale and Lance Corporal Jordan Haerter gave their lives defending their base from an attack in Ramdadi, Iraq. In doing so, they saved the lives of more than 150 of their fellow Marines; both posthumously received the Naval Cross for their extraordinary heroism.

This Giving Tuesday, an anonymous investor will match all donations up to $25,000 in honor of Cpl Yale and LCpl Haerter’s legacies. Please consider giving today in their honor and make twice the impact for Marine families. Donate here: https://ow.ly/FC2r50Qc6x6

There is still time to support Marine families this Giving Tuesday! By supporting the Scholarship Foundation, you are making a tangible difference in the lives of Marine families and helping these deserving students pursue their dreams. Please join our community of veteran and active-duty Marines, alumni, and all those who support Marines and their families with a gift today!

Thanks to a generous investor, the first $25,000 given today will be matched in memory of Cpl Yale and LCpl Haerter, who gave their lives defending their fellow Marines in Iraq. Give now for twice the impact: https://ow.ly/SQ2F50Qc0YT

Today is Giving Tuesday, and we hope you will join us in our mission of Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children! Marines make incredible sacrifices but educating their children shouldn’t be one of them. An organization at the intersection of real need and lasting impact, the MCSF makes a real difference in the lives of Marine families. Thanks to a generous investor, the first $25,000 given today will be matched in memory of Cpl Yale and LCpl Haerter, who gave their lives defending their fellow Marines and base in Iraq. Double your impact and give now: https://ow.ly/lVMy50Qc0Y2

November is National Scholarship Month! The Scholarship Foundation is proud to be a member of the National Scholarship Providers Association, which provides essential resources to our Scholarship team as they work to go above and beyond for our scholarship recipients.

Last week, we gathered with the Houston Marine community for the 13th Annual Houston Awards Dinner. We were honored to present Mr. Bill Hobson with the Semper Fidelis Award for his incredible support of Texas Marine families. The Dinner raised an incredible $1.06 million, which will help support 258 Texas scholars attending 63 different in-state schools. Read more: https://www.mcsf.org/houston-donors-gather-to-support-scholarships-for-military-children/

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is grateful for the continuous support of the TBS 3-67/OCC-41 and the 38th & 39th OCC/TBS 3-66 & 4-66 classes. Recently, MCSF Director of Philanthropy, Margo Cianchetta, joined both classes at their reunions to recognize their long-time support of the Foundation through the memorial scholarships set up in the name of their fallen Vietnam classmates. Thank you to the TBS classes for honoring the service and sacrifice of their fellow Marines by educating their children!

Over Veteran's Day weekend, our partner CoreLogic hosted a group of Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation staff and supporters in their suite at the Dallas Cowboys Salute to Service game. We were honored to have Marine Scholar Jakob Tawney, his father veteran Corporal Daniel Tawney USMC, and MajGen Austin Renforth USMC (Ret.) attend as our special guests. Thank you CoreLogic for your continued support of our mission to Honor Marines by Educating Their Children!

SteerBridge, founded by veteran Marine Rob Schroder, is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of our Nation’s veterans. Last week, the MCSF joined SteerBridge employees for a special Marine Corps birthday celebration. Marine Scholar, Micah, who studies marketing at Howard University, joined us for a generous check presentation to the MCSF! Thank you, Rob and SteerBridge, for your continued support of our mission to Honor Marines by Educating Their Children!

The Baltimore Ravens and MCSF are proud partners. During the Ravens Salute to Service game yesterday, MCSF hosted members of the MCSF family on the field, including five Marine Scholars. We were honored to recognize veteran Staff Sergeant Tralonie Perkins USMC and Hospitalman Scott Gervasi USN (Ret.), who were accompanied by their sons, for their more than 30 years of service.

Learn more about this partnership at www.mcsf.org/ravens

Today, we honor all service members who have selflessly served throughout the history of our Nation. Our freedoms are protected because of their sacrifice. Happy Veterans Day!

Thank you to Coach Arthur Smith, of the Atlanta Falcons, and Pat McAfee, who both pledged donations to the Scholarship Foundation today! Watch the clip here - https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1723053008202649941?s=20

Want to make your own gift to honor Marines and their families in celebration of the 248th birthday of the USMC? Go to mcsf.org/donate.

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"Since the Marine Corps’ founding two hundred and forty-eight years ago, Marines have defended the liberties and values of this great country. The storied legacy of the Corps continues today as Marines maintain a world-renowned dedication to mission focus, resilience, discipline, and esprit de Corps," writes General Robert Neller USMC (Ret.), MCSF Chairman. Happy Birthday, Marines.

Read General Neller's entire message here: https://www.mcsf.org/happy-248th-birthday-marines/

During the Texas State football game on Saturday, we were thrilled to celebrate these incredible Marine Scholars! Dr. Kelly Damphousse, President of Texas State, and Keith Moore, MCSF Director of Philanthropy, were also there to recognize their hard work. This moment was also in honor of Bill Hobson, Texas State almunus, who will be awarded the Semper Fidelis Award at the Houston Award Dinner next week. Bill and Loma, his wife, have been supporting scholarships for Texas students for more than 30 years, and we are honored to have them as investors in our mission to Honor Marines by Educating Their Children!

The Scholarship Foundation was honored to be one of the charities supported by the 17th Annual KBR Charity Golf Tournament! This year's tournament broke their fundraising record for the fourth consecutive year. Thank you, KBR, for your incredible support of our mission to Honor Marines by Educating Their Children!

! Today is the last day to complete your award acceptance documents. If you haven’t already, log into the MyAward portal and complete them today. These documents must be completed for us to send your scholarship check to your school.

Questions? Our Scholarship team is here to help! Email them at [email protected].

The Scholarship Foundation’s thoughts and prayers are with Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith after he experienced a medical emergency on 10/29. We pray he has a speedy recovery.

Are you passionate about supporting Marine families? The Scholarship Foundation is hiring a Senior Executive Assistant! Apply now to join our team and be part of our mission to Honor Marines by Educating Their Children. Learn more at mcsf.org/employment

To support the Marine volunteers at the Marine Corps Marathon Expo today, the Scholarship Foundation hosted lunch. We are honored to serve these Marines and support the Marine Corps Marathon. Good luck to everyone running on Sunday!

The 39th annual LA Marine Scholarship Golf Tournament held in September 2023 in Seal Beach, CA raised $125,000 for the formation of the LCpl Justin J Swanson USMC (KIA) memorial scholarship fund. For nearly 40 years, this event and the volunteer committee have exemplified the Semper Fidelis spirit and supported the Scholarship Foundation and our mission to Honor Marines by Educating Their Children.

Pictured L to R: Doug Hamlin (committee member), Diana Davis (Toyota), and Gordon Hanscom (committee member)

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“This scholarship is truly relieving me of years of financial stress in the future and I cannot say thank you enough for that,” said Tracy. She studies health sciences with an emphasis on nursing at Jackson State Community College. With support from MCSF, Tracy does not have to work while in school and instead focuses on her studies, tutoring her classmates and volunteering at the local soup kitchen. After she graduates, Tracy intends to earn a master’s degree and become a labor and delivery nurse!

Thank you for everyone who attended the West Coast Campaign Celebratory Dinner! We honored Colonel Bill Hammerle USMC (Ret.) with the Semper Fidelis Award and Mr. Spencer Tien with the Globe and Anchor Award. Because of the dedication of Colonel Hammerle and Mr. Tien, alongside the entire West Coast Marine community, the Scholarship Foundation is supporting 289 scholars with $1,950,000 in aid for this academic year!

The child of two veteran Marines, Aaliyah knows the importance of dedication and determination. She is the fourth in her family and studies sports psychology at Olivet College. Passionate about running, she is a member of the Cross Country and Track teams. Aaliyah dreams of becoming a physical therapist and said, “I enjoy the challenge of schooling and wish to go into a field where I can one-on-one help others.”

Today is World Mental Health Day, and the Scholarship Foundation wants to remind all Marine Scholars that our partner, ComPsych, provides free confidential resources. Have a tax question? Looking for a tutor? Need to speak with someone? MCSF and ComPsych are here to help. Scholars, check your email for more details.

This fall, Thomas began his freshman year at Mississippi College, where he will study business administration. Though Thomas knows college will bring new challenges, he also knows that the values he learned while his veteran Marine father served for 23 years - like perseverance, flexibility and adapting to new situations - set him up for success. Thomas said, "The generosity of the donors has changed my life, as well as the lives of all of the other scholarship recipients. I look forward to representing the Marine Corps and my family in a way that honors them both."

In partnership with the MCSF Philadelphia Committee, we're proud to host our Beers, Burgers, & Boots Philadelphia event on 12 October at 6pm at Artillery Brewing Company in West Chester, PA. For those in the area, we encourage you to attend.

Come out and meet & network with fellow Marines, families, and supporters. The event is free with every receiving a free drink ticket.

Please make sure to RSVP to to Margo Cianchetta at [email protected] or visit https://www.mcsf.org/event/beers-burgers-boots/ for more information. Don’t forget to bring your challenge coins.

This week, Marines and their families from across the country joined us in the Windy City for our annual Chicago Family Fun Day and Dinner for the Children of the Severely Injured. This special initiative helps ensure that each child of a severely injured Marine or Navy Corpsman has the opportunity to pursue the American dream their parent served to defend.

At the Dinner, we were honored to have Lieutenant Colonel Bryan Forney USMC (Ret.) speak on behalf of severely injured families. LtCol Forney was injured in a helicopter crash while serving, suffering third degree burns and the loss of his left arm above the elbow. We were pleased to honor Larry Gies, President and CEO, Madison Industries, with the Semper Fidelis Award for his dedication to supporting Marine families.

Thanks to PNC , Shedd Aquarium and the Chicago Fire Department and investors who made this a memorable Family Fun Day and Dinner for these deserving families!

Thank you to all the golfers and supporters who attended last week's 40th Annual Capital Area Golf Tournament at Army Navy Country Club! The tournament honored the memory of the 220 Marines of 1st Battalion/8th Marines that lost their lives on 23 October 1983 when a su***de truck bomber attacked the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. We were honored to hear from Colonel Fred "Flash" Lash USMC (Ret.), who served as the Director of the Joint Public Affairs Bureau in Beirut during the attack, and scholarship alumnus and veteran Marine Joseph Danaher.

Our scholarship team has been attending the National Scholarship Providers Association conference this week! Attending the NSPA conference ensures our team stays up to date with new and emerging ideas for scholarship administration and across the scholarship industry. Learnings from the conference help our team go above and beyond for our scholars and their Marine families!

Last weekend, MCSF staff had the opportunity to attend the Miramar Air Show and connect with the San Diego Marine community. Ted Probert, MCSF President and CEO, and Scott LeRue had an opportunity to speak and highlight our mission of Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children. Thank you to the many supporters who joined us and to Scott LaRue and Linda Colbert for hosting!

L to R: Lynn & Scott LaRue, Casey Bingaman, MCSF Director of Development, Mallory Staley, MCSF Director of Philanthropy and Ted Probert, MCSF President and CEO

David McCallum was one of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation’s greatest and beloved champions.

David’s brother-in-law, Marine Corporal George Whitney Carpenter, was killed in Vietnam in 1967. Determined to keep George’s legacy alive, David and his wife, Katherine, established a scholarship through the Foundation in his name to directly benefit the children of Marines every year.

However, David’s greatest gift to the Scholarship Foundation was showing us the power of personal connection and creativity. He connected with many members of our community, especially our staff. He demonstrated the value of hard work, good humor, and the importance of music and the arts. We fondly recall David sneaking mention of the Scholarship Foundation into the script of NCIS episodes and thrilling the audience when he served as the Master of Ceremonies for the New York Leatherneck Ball.

It was our honor to know and learn from him, and he will be greatly missed by our community.

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“Up until finding out I got this scholarship I was worried how I was going to afford to go to college,” said Marine Scholar Lena. This year, she began her degree in biomedical studies at Bradley College. Lena dreams of becoming a radiologist and will be the first in her family to graduate from college. With support from MCSF, Lena is well on her way to achieving her goals!

Last week, we were thrilled to honor Mr. Rocky Bleier with the Semper Fidelis Award at our annual Steel City Awards Dinner! Thank you to Mr. Bleier for his steadfast support of Marine and veteran families and to everyone who attended this celebration of the Pittsburgh Marine community!

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is hiring! We are seeking a passionate, creative, and resourceful thinker to help support daily operations for the Foundation’s Scholarship Programs Department and team as a Scholar Engagement Assistant. Learn more and apply now at www.mcsf.org/employment

Last week, we hosted our Indiana Golf Tournament, which honored the service and sacrifice of Corporal Donté J. Whitworth. The son of along-serving Marine mother, Corporal Whitworth was killed in action while serving in Iraq. This year's sold-out tournament occurred at Pebble Brook Golf Club - thank you to all the golfers, investors and Marine families who attended!

As part of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebration of Clemente Day, Daniel, the inaugural Roberto Clemente Memorial Scholarship recipient, was highlighted on the field before the game on Friday. Daniel also participated in packing bags for servicemembers with the Pirates and Roberto Clemente Foundation, honoring Roberto's legacy of service on and off the field.

Give and learn more: www.mcsf.org/clemente

Pictured: Dan Henderson, MCSF Board of Directors member, Daniel, Odie Van Opdorp, MCSF Chief Operating Officer

Today is Roberto Clemente Day, when the baseball community comes together to celebrate the legacy of Roberto Clemente. In honor of his Marine service, the Scholarship Foundation, in partnership with the Roberto Clemente Foundation, has established the Roberto Clemente Memorial Scholarship.

“While Roberto Clemente’s remarkable accomplishments as a baseball player and humanitarian are often mentioned, his proud military service is an important part of his legacy,” said Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. “The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has selected a worthy individual to continue Roberto Clemente’s legacy of service in every aspect of life. We congratulate all future recipients of this scholarship which will honor military families while also inspiring future generations to serve their communities."

Donate to the Roberto Clemente Memorial Scholarship here: https://ow.ly/AT7Z50PM6YC
Read the press release here: https://ow.ly/MFV250PM6YB

Twenty-two years ago, thousands of lives were lost when terrorists attacked our Nation. Today, we remember them and pray for their families. Ted Probert, President and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation, writes, "May we remember this day as a living memorial to commemorate the lives lost and the sacrifices made on 11 September 2001. And may we always remember that even amidst the darkest of times, the light of hope, unity, and love stands as a testament to our one Nation. We will never forget."

Read Ted's entire message: https://www.mcsf.org/22-years-later-never-forget-honoring-those-we-lost/