Navy SEALs Naval Special Warfare Foundation Endowment Society

Education and Motivation

Since 2001 we have awarded over $1.5 million in educational grants for the children, spouses, men and women of the Naval Special Warfare. Not only do we focus on their education, we believe that motivation is important in building their future. The Navy SEAL Foundation also provides for command and seasonal family events. Some of these include the Easter Egg Roll, holiday parties, children’s campouts, and children’s sports days.

EDUCATION WITH A FOUNDATION

EducationEach year, the Navy SEAL Foundation awards scholarships to the men, women, children, and spouses of Naval Special Warfare. These scholarship opportunities include one to four-year grants for educational, vocational, and leadership programs.

The Navy SEAL Foundation also supports the active duty beyond our scholarship programs by providing financial assistance to NSW personnel enrolled in the Navy Tuition Assistance program and the Program for Afloat College Education (PACE) for expenses such as books and laboratory fees that are not covered by the Navy.

Additionally, the children of NSW fallen warriors killed in training or combat are helped through our ‘Education with a Foundation’ program. This program provides new computers, every three years, to each surviving child until the completion of their secondary education.

NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Navy SEAL Foundation Scholarships are offered to dependent children and spouses of active duty SEALs or SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant Crewmen) and other active duty military personnel currently serving in NSW commands. Those starting college or continuing college, full-time or part-time, with the goal of graduating with an Associates or a Bachelors degree will be considered.

Annual grants will be awarded on merit and academic potential supported by scholastic achievement and a written essay. Navy SEAL Foundation Scholarships are awarded for one year, but qualified applicants may reapply every year.

The Scholarship committee will determine the number of Navy SEAL Foundation Scholarships awarded and amount of each grant.

NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Navy SEAL Foundation Scholarships are offered to dependent children and spouses of active duty SEALs or SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant Crewmen) and other active duty military personnel currently serving in NSW commands.  Those starting college or continuing college, full-time or part-time, with the goal of graduating with an Associates or Bachelor's degree will also be considered.


UDT-SEAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE HAD RICHARDS UDT-SEAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Dependent children of UDT-SEAL Association members who have served in or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and the Naval Special Warfare community.
  • Dependant of member that has paid UDT-SEAL Association dues for last 4 consecutive years
  • Applicant must be single, under age of 22


Education NOLS-NSW SCHOLARSHIP

Two $3000 Scholarships are given annually to attend any one of a variety of courses offered by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). NOLS, a 503(c)(3) not for profit educational institution, founded in 1965, educates novice students and trains leaders for wilderness programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Dependent children of SEALs or SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant Crewmen) who are active duty or who have been members of the UDT-SEAL Association for the last three consecutive years and the current year.
  • Applicant must be between the ages of 14 and 24 years old. Enrollment in NOLS is the responsibility of the student.

Applicants must be aware that, depending on the course selected, additional costs could be significant – to include travel and equipment rental. Once applicant is selected they must attend their NOLS course within 18 months of the date of their notification of selection. For more information on NOLS, visit www.NOLS.edu.

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NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SCHOLARSHIP

In order to take advantage of matching funds available only to DEVGRU candidates thru a separate 501.c.3 that focuses solely on DEVGRU and other commands in the same operational chain of command, the Navy SEAL Foundation has developed the DEVGRU Scholarship Fund. This fund is to complement and not compete with the Navy SEAL Foundation and UDT-SEAL Association Scholarship Programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for a Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) Scholarship you must be a DEVGRU spouse or a dependent child of a former or present SEAL, SWCC, or Military Direct Support personnel who is assigned or has been assigned to DEVGRU. Personnel cannot receive both a DEVGRU Scholarship and a Navy SEAL Foundation or UDT-SEAL Association Scholarship. If you are not selected for a DEVGRU Scholarship you are eligible to compete for and must submit a separate application for a Navy SEAL Foundation or UDT- SEAL Association Scholarship within the appropriate program eligibility guidelines.

DEVGRU Scholarships will be awarded based on merit and academic potential. Additionally, scholarships will be awarded solely for post-secondary education or training (e.g., trade, technical, vocational, and undergraduate college for dependent children and spouses. Spouses are also eligible to apply for scholarships for postgraduate education). Again, the DEVGRU Scholarship Fund shall award scholarship grants based on merit and academic potential. Merit shall be based on grade point average, SAT scores, class ranking, extracurricular activities, volunteer community involvement, leadership positions held, military service record, and after school employment as appropriate. The DEVGRU Scholarship Fund shall award scholarship grants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

To be considered for the DEVGRU scholarship, the application must be completed with an attached photo and essay, all signature blocks signed and dated, and postmarked by February 1, 2012. Your official transcript must also be post marked by February 1st, 2012. Application and Transcript must be mailed to the Navy SEAL Foundation, Attn DEVGRU Scholarship Committee, 1619 D Street, Bldg 5326, Virginia Beach, VA 23459. If you need additional space to complete this application, or would like to provide the DEVGRU Scholarship Committee with supplementary information, please attach extra pages.

For 2012 the Navy SEAL Foundation anticipates awarding three $15,000/year four year scholarships to high school graduates, three $7,500 one year scholarships to high school graduates, three $15,000 one year scholarships to college students, three $7,500 one year scholarships to college students and four $5,000 one year scholarships to spouses.

If you have questions on completing this application, please contact the Naval SEAL Foundation at 757-363-7490, extension 201 or navySEALfoundation.org You should receive an email confirmation that your scholarship application has been received within two weeks of mailing it to the Foundation. If you have not received an email confirmation within two weeks of mailing your application then you should contact the Navy SEAL Foundation at the above number and inquire if your application has been received. The DEVGRU Scholarship Committee thanks you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your application. Naval Special Warfare Development Group Scholarship Committee.

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THE APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in scholarship opportunities, we encourage you to contact the Naval SEAL Foundation. It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm eligibility before applying for a scholarship.

To find out more information on eligibility requirements and determine which scholarship opportunities are available to you, contact Robin King, Chief Financial Officer, 757-363-7490 or rking@navysealfoundation.org .

Scholarships are awarded based on following guidelines:

  • Merit and academic potential underscored by scholastic achievement
  • A written essay
  • Extracurricular involvement
  • Special Cases will be considered on an individual basis

 

TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR ACTIVE DUTY

$100 per 3 unit/hour class for books and expenses not covered by the Tuition Assistance Program.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be Active Duty NSW personnel
  • Provide verification of their NSW badge to a Navy SEAL Foundation representative and identify their position within NSW - SEAL, SWCC or tech/support
  • Must provide Current NSW Command
  • Provide home state of residence
  • Provide verification of course completion by showing final grades

Grant request must be submitted within one month of class completion. Verification of completion is required. Also please provide the mailing address to which you would like the check mailed.

MOTIVATION

The Navy SEAL Foundation provides for command events as well as seasonal family events including the Easter Egg Roll, holiday parties, children’s campouts, and children’s sports days. Our motivation programs encourage the families of our SEALs, SWCC, and all other NSW personnel to keep involved and motivated as a valued part of the NSW community.

Please call 757-363-7490 or email info@navysealfoundation.org if you have any questions.