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Corporal Ernesto "Gooie" Gomez Memorial Scholarship

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deadline Due: September 30, 2026

Eligibility

Corporal Ernesto "Gooie" Gomez Memorial Scholarship, with an application deadline in September, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The Corporal Ernesto "Gooie" Gomez Memorial Scholarship may be awarded to a dependent child/grandchild of a USMC/Combat Helicopter & Tiltrotor Association "regular" or "associate" member, age 24 and under as of application deadline (associate members must have prior Marine Corps/Navy service or be a spouse of a deceased member); or to a spouse of an active-duty Marine or Navy service personnel who is a member of the USMC/Combat Helicopter & Tiltrotor Association. Applicants may be current high school seniors or graduates who have been accepted or students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school for the academic year. Spouses may attend full-time or part-time (a minimum of six credits per term) at any university, college or vocational school. Spouses may also use the award for non-degree licensure/certification programs regardless of whether an undergraduate degree has already been completed. There is not an age limit for spouses of marines or sailors. The scholarship program is for undergraduate study. If currently enrolled, applicants must provide a copy of their latest transcript. If accepted, applicants must provide a copy of their acceptance letter. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.