Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
281
Days
April 15 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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John Cornelius-Max English Scholarship

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.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of the U.S. Marines

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Application Form
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  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
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Contact Dan Miller
Scholarship Chairman
dmiller_357@msn.com
Address 2101 Westbury Dr. Unit 96
Yukon, OK 73099