The Coast Guard Foundation administers several scholarships for Coast Guard enlisted personnel and their dependents. Scholastic promise, motivation, moral character, leadership qualities and good citizenship are major considerations for the selection of awardees for all scholarships administered by the Coast Guard Foundation. Financial need may be taken into consideration when determining awards. Below are general descriptions of scholarships and contact information.
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Scholarships for Enlisted Personnel
Enlisted Education Grant This grant program is open to active duty enlisted personnel in pay grades E-3 to E-9 with two or more years of Coast Guard service. This grant may be used in conjunction with the Coast Guard Tuition Assistance Program (i.e. to pay the member’s 25% of the course cost), or other non-funded relevant education items. For more information, please contact The Coast Guard Institute at (405) 954-7240 or via their website.
Keiser College Coast Guard Scholarship Candidates for this scholarship must meet Keiser College admission criteria and Coast Guard eligibility requirements as follows: Verification of high school graduation or GED completion and an entrance exam (SAT or ACT, for example). Coast Guard requirements include: a minimum of four years in the Coast Guard, second tour of duty, demonstrated leadership skill, an essay and a recommendation from his or her Commanding Officer. On-going requirements must also be met to remain in good standing. For information, please contact Dr. Ronnie Ellen Kramer via e-mail with “Coast Guard Scholarship” in the subject line or by phone at 866-534-7371 or visit the Keiser College website.
Scholarships for Reservists and their Dependents
USAA Family Reserve Enlisted Scholarship This program is made possible through a gift from the United Services Automobile Association (USAA), an insurance and financial services institution. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ready Reserve and their dependents are eligible to apply. The scholarship can be applied to tuition, fees, books and school supplies. While funding for the program varies from year to year, recent awards have been six $1,000 scholarships. Details of the program, including the application process, award amounts and points of contact, are announced each year via the Coast Guard Message traffic. For more information about this program, visit the Coast Guard Reserve website.
Scholarships for Dependents
Fallen Heroes Scholarship for families of Coast Guard personnel who die in the line of duty. This is the first fund established for supporting the educational needs of families whose loved one makes the ultimate sacrifice. Interested parties should contact Ellie Roy at the Coast Guard Foundation, 395 Taugwonk Road, Stonington, CT 06378. (860) 535-0786. Email. The Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund was established by John and Delinda Statts in memory of John’s parents, Captain Frederick Statts and his wife, Sara.
Arnold Sobel Scholarship AND the Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship For dependent children of enlisted men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard on active duty, retired or deceased, and dependent children of enlisted personnel in the Coast Guard Reserve currently on extended active duty 180 days or more. Students applying to and currently attending college are eligible to apply. Questions and requests for applications may be directed to Mrs. Yvette Wright at (202) 475-5159 or via email. Questions after application is submitted may be directed to Ellie Roy at the Coast Guard Foundation at (860) 535-0786 or via email.
Commander Ronald J. Cantin Scholarship For dependent children of enlisted men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard on active duty, retired or deceased, and dependent children of enlisted personnel in the Coast Guard Reserve currently on extended active duty 180 days or more. Students applying to and currently attending college are eligible to apply. Questions and requests for applications may be directed to Mrs. Yvette Wright at (202) 475-5159 or via email. Questions after application is submitted may be directed to Ellie Roy at the Coast Guard Foundation at (860) 535-0786 or via email.
Captain Ernest Fox Perpetual Scholarship For employees of ARSC (Aircraft Repair and Supply Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina; active duty, federal civil service and their dependents). Members of the ARSC interested in applying for this grant should contact MCPO Don Staubin of the ARSC at 252-335-6034.
