Brief Description:

Scholarship for Children of Coast Guard Officers and Children of Retired Coast Guard Officers

Support for education is a cornerstone of our commitment to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard and their families.

If you are the child of an active duty, retired, or active reserve Coast Guard officer or chief warrant officer, you are eligible to apply.

The scholarship is open to all children of Coast Guard officers, Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officers, active duty - reserve and retired. This is the scholarship that dependents of Coast Guard officers and retired officers may apply for in this award cycle

For the 2021 scholarship cycle, successful applicants can expect an award of $2,500.

Description:

Scholarship for Children of Coast Guard Officers and Retired Officers

Support for education is a cornerstone of our commitment to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard and their families.

If you are the child of an active duty or retired Coast Guard officer you are eligible to apply. For the 2021 scholarship cycle, successful applicants can expect an award of $2,500.

When we began the scholarship program in 1990, we focused on one goal — providing Coast Guard families the opportunity to send their children to college. Since that time, the cost of higher education has sky-rocketed, making our original aspiration even more relevant for today’s Coast Guard families.

We're proud to report our scholarship program is impacting more families than any time in our history. These scholars are among the best and brightest displaying not only outstanding academic achievement but also the characteristics befitting of the Coast Guard’s core values.

The scholarship is open to all children of Coast Guard Officers, enlisted members, active duty - reserve and retired.

The Coast Guard Foundation Admiral Robert E. Kramek Scholarship was established to honor the service of the 20th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. Admiral Kramek led a storied career of service which began in 1961 when he graduated with honors from the coast Guard Academy.

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Eligible Students:

Unmarried dependent children of the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard that are:

Coast Guard Officers
Chief Warrant Officers

Students applying to college or currently in college may apply if working towards their first undergraduate degree program, are listed in Coast Guard DEERS, and are under the age of 24 when applying.

Applicants must be a college bound high school senior entering an accredited college or technical school for the fall semester of this year or a full-time undergraduate student already enrolled in an accredited four-year undergraduate program or trade/technical school for the fall semester of this year. If currently attending college, both high school and college transcripts must be submitted.

Ineligible Students:

Coast Guard Spouses.
Active duty Coast Guard members.
Applicants pursuing a second undergraduate degree, masters or doctorate program of study.
Applicants pursuing a degree at an unaccredited institution.

Please refer to the 'Eligibility Tab' when applying for this application for more information.

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Sage Williams at swilliams@coastguardfoundation.org