Dr. Nancy M. Schonher Scholarship
Overview
Recipents 1 Recipient
Award $5,000
Open Date
Deadline Date 03/15/2026
Recurring Event Yes
State Specific Scholarship No
School Specific Scholarship No
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Who's Eligible
Military Branch:
Military Status: Active Military Service, Veteran, Disabled Veteran, Reserve, Dependent, Dependent - Veteran
Student Background:
Student Disability:
Academic Status:
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Degree Specific: Healthcare & Health
Detail
Sponsored by the Marines' Memorial Association and Foundation, the Dr. Nancy M. Schonher Scholarship honors Dr. Nancy M. Schonher, a U.S. Naval Officer and one of the first female military physicians during WWII. This $5,000 scholarship is awarded to one woman who meets one of the following criteria:
- Is an active duty service member or reservist in the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Has separated honorably from the U.S. Armed Forces since 2016.
- Is a current or former corpsman or medic in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Is a child or grandchild of an active Marine's Memorial Association member.
Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following programs from the academic year:
- An advanced medical program (nursing, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, MD or DO) at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- An accredited paramedic program (must have completed EMT Basic training, passed the National Registry EMT Exam, hold EMT certification, and have at least six months of work experience).