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Overview

The NMCRS Education Assistance Program is designed to help eligible Navy and Marine Corps families pursue their academic goals by providing scholarships and interest-free loans. Awards are provided based on the applicant's financial need, and in accordance with policies established by the Society's Board of Directors.

Scholarships
and Interest-Free Loans

Scholarships and interest-free education loans are awarded once per academic year. Scholarships range from $500-$3000 and loans are available up to $4000. Awards are determined by FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) and tuition costs. Funds are provided directly to the institution to help pay for tuition, books, room and board. Students may reapply each year.

How to apply

2024-25 applications WILL OPEN from March 1-May 15, 2024. Click here to learn more and apply. Be sure to follow us on our social media channels.

Questions? Email education@nmcrs.org, or call Andrea Nevin at 703-696-4960.

Applicant Eligibility

  • Children of active duty, retired or qualifying deceased Sailors and Marines ● Must be under age 23 by September 30 of current academic year ● Surviving children of Sailors and Marines who passed on active duty or after retirement
  • Spouses of active duty or retired Sailors and Marines
  • Active duty Sailor or Marine enrolled in a MECEP/MECP program is eligible for the loan
  • Applicants Pursuing: • Career & Technical Education • Associates degrees • Bachelors degrees • Masters degrees
“This award has made it much easier to pursue my studies without taking on part-time jobs that interfere with uninterrupted concentration on coursework. Once I have the opportunity to pay it forward to a future generation, I will without hesitation do so.”
Joe Viviano