Vance Cryer Marine Corps Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Current high school senior who is a child of a wounded or deceased Marine and will pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree
Application Available: December 1, 2026
Deadline Date: March 1, 2027
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be the child of a wounded or deceased U.S. Marine
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
- Will pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the U.S. immediately after high school graduation (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Be a U.S. citizen
Application Requirements:
- Completed online application
- Essay
Application Requirements: Essay, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $10,000
Award Details:
1 scholarship awarded in the amount of $10,000.
Website/URL: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: association@horatioalger.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Submit application by deadline.
Filters:
Eligibility: Financial Need, Minimum GPA/Class Rank, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident, Veteran/Active Duty/1st Responder (Personal/Relative)
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: National