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Howlin' Mad Smith Detachment's Webpage – Marine Corps League Detachment 1192
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Scholarships

Educational opportunities for Marines, veterans, and their families

Marine Corps League Scholarship Program

The Marine Corps League Foundation provides scholarships to children and grandchildren of Marines, as well as to active duty Marines and veterans pursuing higher education. The Howlin' Mad Smith Detachment 592 supports and promotes these scholarship opportunities for our members and their families.

▶ Marine Corps League Foundation – Scholarship Information

Additional Scholarship Resources

Americanism Essay Contest

Annual essay contest open to students. Cash prizes awarded for winning essays on patriotism and American values.

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GI Bill Education Benefits

Veterans and active duty service members may be eligible for education benefits through the GI Bill program administered by the VA.

▶ VA Education Benefits

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships for children of Marines and FMF Navy Corpsmen.

▶ Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Questions About Scholarships?

Contact our detachment for more information about scholarship opportunities. Attend a monthly meeting or reach us by phone at 205-967-2700.

Contact

Phone: 205-967-2700

American Legion Post 255
1834 Carson Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217

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