Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children
Information on this scholarship program is available from the MCSF website.
Major General Jerry Sanders Scholarship Program
Application
- Print a Scholarship Application (requires Adobe Acrobat)
Eligibility
TriWest Healthcare Alliance has graciously provided an endowment to fund an annual Scholarship for an AMSUS member or eligible dependant to provide financial assistance in the form of a $1000 award for those who are pursuing a healthcare related career. The scholarship is available to individuals who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Active AMSUS members, dependant children or dependant spouses of AMSUS members whose AMSUS membership is current as of 14 June 2008.
- High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students already enrolled in a full time undergraduate or graduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year.
- Recipients must enroll in a healthcare related course of study no later than Fall 2008.
Applications for the 2008 Scholarship are currently available at the link above.
Recipients Selection
Scholarship recipients will be evaluated on the following:
- The basis of the applicants academic record
- The applicants demonstrated citizenship as illustrated in leadership and community activities
- Quality and content of submitted essay reflecting the applicant's demonstrated compassion and commitment to service.
- Letters of recommendation that address the qualities listed above.
- Work experience
Applicants agree to accept the decision of the scholarship selection committee as final.
Application Information
Those interested must:
- Fully complete the attached scholarship application
- Mail application along with the most recent transcript of grades and the requested reference letters to AMSUS postmarked no later than 14 June 2008.
Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications are evaluated solely on the information supplied; therefore, answer all questions as completely as possible. All information received is confidential and reviewed by the volunteer committee.
Scholarship Payments
AMSUS processes all scholarship payments. Payments are made in one installment no later than September 1st made payable to the scholarship recipient. Check payments are mailed to the recipient's home address.
Additional Information
Please direct any questions regarding the scholarship program to: AMSUS Scholarship Program, 9320 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, or (800) 761-9320. E-mail address: membership@amsus.org