02/22/2022
The Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship Program is soliciting applications for the 2022 academic school year from
1 February through 15 March 2022.
Major considerations for the selection of awardees include scholastic promise, motivation, moral character, leadership qualities, and good citizenship. Applicant financial need will also be considered a factor in the selection of awardees.
These scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year.
To be eligible for a Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship for Enlisted Dependents, students must be dependent children of active duty, retired, or deceased Coast Guard enlisted personnel, or dependent children of enlisted personnel in the Coast Guard reserve currently on active duty for 180 days or more. The Scholarship Program supports students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs and technical/trade school. Students currently
attending college and technical/trade school are eligible to apply, as long as they have dependent status with their sponsor and are under the age of 24 when applying.
To be eligible for a Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship for Dependent Children of Commissioned Officers, students must be dependent children of active duty, retired, or deceased Coast Guard officers, or dependent children of Coast Guard officers, in the Coast Guard reserve currently on active duty for 180 days or more. Major considerations for the selection of awardees include scholastic promise, motivation, moral character, leadership qualities, good citizenship, and financial need. Students currently attending college or technical/trade school are eligible to apply, as long as they have dependent status with their sponsor and are under the age of 24 when applying.
Those eligible can apply online at:
Our scholarship investments allow more Coast Guard children to attend college, and honor both active duty and retired families for their service.