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Offered by Women Marines Association
Lily H. Gridley Memorial Scholarship applicants must (1) have served, or be currently serving in the United States Marine Corps or Reserve, (2) be a direct descendant by blood, legal adoption, or stepchild of a Marine on active duty, or who has served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, Regular or Reserve, (3) be a sibling or a descendant of a sibling by blood, legal adoption, or stepchild of a Marine on active duty, or who has served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, Regular or Reserve, (4) be a spouse of a Marine, or (5) have completed two years in a Marine Corps JROTC program. All applicants must be sponsored by a WMA member. Two letters of reference are required. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. If you meet one of the above eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply!
The Women Marines Association is proud to be the only charitable organization for and about women Marines. WMA is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization and a member of the National Marine Corps Council and maintains a liaison with Headquarters Marine Corps. Being a woman in the Marines is an honor and privilege and reflects the strength and courage of women Marine veterans and those who are currently serving.
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
Veteran, ROTC, Relative of Current or Former Military Member
3.0
To apply for this scholarship, submit the below application materials before the deadline.
Essay
Academic transcript
Two letters of recommendation
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