John Cornelius-Max English Scholarship

Eligibility

John Cornelius-Max English Scholarship, with an application deadline in April, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The John Cornelius-Max English Scholarship is available to eligible qualified dependents of Marine Corps tankers and dependents of military members who served in a Marine Corps tank unit. Dependents, including spouses, children, and up to grandson or granddaughter of a Marine tanker may apply. The applicant may also be an active duty or reserve Marine tanker or Marine in another occupational specialty who has served in a Marine tank unit. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or a student, with at least 12 units in an accredited junior college, 4-year college, or university. Scholarships are restricted to academic programs leading to a four-year baccalaureate degree. Scholarships may be renewed each school year for a total of four years of undergraduate study. Scholarships will be awarded based on best qualified and most deserving. Determination of best qualified and most deserving is based on scholarship (GPA and school honors), extracurricular activities (sports, clubs and academic societies, and community service). Another evaluation point will be the applicant's personal essay and two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.