Meet Our 2014–2015
Scholarship Recipients
$6,600,000 Awarded H 2,200 Scholarships
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Letter from the President
Margaret B. Davis
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ur 2014–2015 class of scholarship recipients
represents some of America’s best and brightest.
Raised by Marine Corps families that instilled in them
the values of honor, courage, and commitment, the 2,200
to whom we have awarded scholarships this year are the
next generation of America’s leaders. Nowhere was this
more evident than at our Scholarship Announcement
Ceremonies held in July in Washington, D.C., Camp
Lejeune, and Camp Pendleton. We were privileged to have
been joined by so many students, their families, Marine
Corps leaders, investors, and volunteers at these special
celebrations. I hope you will read more about our 2014
ceremonies on page 4.
This summer we are not only celebrating our scholars, but
our supporters and their overwhelming generosity. On
June 26, Toyota announced an additional $1.35 million
contribution to the Scholarship Foundation that will create
as many as 300 new scholarships for children of Marines
and Navy Corpsmen over the next five years. Toyota has
supported the Scholarship Foundation since 2004, and
this gift brings their total investment in the Foundation to
more than $3 million. Toyota’s expanded commitment
will help ensure that the Scholarship Foundation can
continue to award a scholarship to every eligible child who
applies. We deeply appreciate Toyota’s generosity and its
long-standing commitment to our military and education.
The investment that Toyota — and YOU — make in our
students is an investment in our next generation of leaders.
It’s your continued support that makes their dreams a
reality and for that we say a most heartfelt Thank You.
In the spirit of Semper Fidelis,
Margaret B. Davis
President and CEO
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Rising senior and four-time scholarship recipient Damien
Murray is pictured with Margaret B. Davis at the North
Carolina Scholarship Announcement Ceremony.
General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine
Corps, center; with Margaret Davis, Scholarship
Foundation President, Don Esmond, Board Member,
Michael Rouse, Toyota U.S.A Foundation, and
Gen. Martin Steele, USMC (Ret.), Chairman,
Board of Directors at the 2014 American Patriots
Campaign Summit.
Student Profile
Emily Truman
Ever since I was a little girl I have dreamed of attending
college and pursuing opportunities in a wider world of career,
family, and community. This dream has motivated me to
persevere through struggles in school and to overcome trials
which might have limited my potential.
My family has heavily influenced my decision to pursue a college
degree and the limitless horizon which accompanies it. Even
though my father has not yet earned a college degree, he
has always encouraged my pursuit of one. When he married
my mother, he set his college education on hold and joined
the military to support his family. As the family continued
growing and the years passed, he continued to honorably serve
so that he could responsibly provide for his family of ten.
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Through experience, my father and mother both know that greater success in life can be
accredited to a college degree. They encourage me to pursue a degree because they desire
my future to be filled with limitless horizons. They have influenced me, and I have decided
to earn a degree at Brigham Young University ... It has always been understood that ...
I would be responsible to fund it on my own. I have been employed part time as the desk
receptionist at a local hotel for the past year. This income, along with other earnings, has
all been deposited into a college savings fund. However, these savings in themselves cannot
fund a college education. Consequently, in aspiring to earn a university degree without
becoming seriously entrenched in debt, I am excited to receive a scholarship from the Marine
Corps Scholarship Foundation. I am hopeful that, with the support of this scholarship, I can
earn a bachelor’s degree in History from Brigham Young University — a degree that will
enhance my success in life by providing a limitless horizon.
Sincerely,
Emily Truman
Daughter of MSgt Spencer Truman USMC
History Major — Brigham Young University, Class of 2018
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North Carolina SAC
California SAC
Scholarship Announcement Ceremonies
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or the fifth year in a row, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has celebrated our scholarship recipients
with events around the country with many of our students in attendance representing the 2,200 students
awarded in 2014-15. We kicked off the 2014 Scholarship Announcement Ceremonies at the Ronald Reagan
Building in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 15, where we were honored to have General James F. Amos,
Commandant of the Marine Corps, address our Marine Corps families. Local news anchor Leon Harris of WJLATV presided as master of ceremonies and Under Secretary Ted Mitchell represented the Department of Education
as we paid tribute to the dedicated students and their families.
On Friday, July 18, we welcomed our Marine Corps families and students to Morston Pavilion onboard Camp
Lejeune, North Carolina. Scholarship recipient mom and active duty Marine Reservist, SgtMaj Yolanda Mayo was
our emcee for the second year in a row. Brigadier General John K. Love, Deputy Commanding General, II MEF,
greeted assembled students and their families as our military guest of honor with Mr. Eric Steimel, principal of
Lejeune High School.
Our 2014 Scholarship Announcement Ceremonies concluded on Thursday, July 24, at the Pacific Views Event
Center at Camp Pendleton, California, where Brigadier General Vincent Coglianese, addressed the scholarship
recipients who had gathered to celebrate their scholarships for the upcoming academic year.
100 of our scholarship recipients won a
HP Slate 7 Extreme thanks to a $20,000
donation from HP. North Carolina winners,
pictured here, show their excitement.
Scholarship students work together
during a leadership exercise to
build MV-22 Osprey with Legos.
Washington, DC SAC
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News and Programs
ANNOUNCEMENT
As many as 300 new higher
education scholarships will be
created for children of Marines and
Navy Corpsmen over the next five
years as a result of an additional $1.35
million contribution from Toyota to the
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
Toyota made the announcement during
a special event aboard the USS Midway
in San Diego on June 26. Scholarship
recipients Andrew Coba of Oceanside,
CA, and sisters Elleine Sanchez and Ellysa
Aquino of Fallbrook, CA, were honored
by Toyota at the event.
Scholarship Recipients Elleine Sanchez, Andrew Coba and Allysa Aquino along with Gunnery
Sergeant Pedro Aquino USMC aboard the USS Midway for the Toyota announcement.
Andrew Coba is the son of Captain
Javier Coba, USMC. Both Andrew and
his sister, Amy, also a Scholarship Foundation scholarship recipient, say they are working hard to meet the high
bar their father has set. Sisters and scholarship recipients Elleine Sanchez and Ellysa Aquino credit their father,
Gunnery Sergeant Pedro Aquino, USMC, for their commitment to education and their drive to succeed.
Toyota has supported the Scholarship Foundation since 2004, and this gift brings Toyota’s total investment in the
Foundation to more than $3 million.
2014–2015 STATS
2014–2015 STATS
In the 2014–2015 academic
year, the Scholarship
Foundation has awarded
2,200 scholarships for a
total of $6,600,000.
Scholarships awarded since 1962:
Over 33,000
Amount awarded since 1962:
Valued at nearly $90 million
GRADUATION RATE
The graduation rate of Scholarship
Foundation recipients is 86% with
any degree.
GENDER
% Female n
% Male n
STUDENT STATS
89% of scholarship recipients
are attending a 4-year
college or university
9% are attending a 2-year
academic institution
2% are attending vocational/
technical certificate
programs
$55,000 Avg. family income
$3,000 Avg. scholarship
STUDENT MAJORS
45% n STEM & Health Science
38%
17% n Social Science
14% n Business
62
%
11% n Arts & Humanities
9% n Education
5% n Marketing/Comm
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News and Programs
American Patriots Campaign Leadership Summit
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he Scholarship Foundation created the American
Patriots Campaign in 2007 to ensure that every
eligible child of a Marine — today and for generations
to come — would have an opportunity to pursue higher
education. Having raised more than $89,200,000 to
date toward the $100,000,000 goal we hope to meet
by 2018, the American Patriots Campaign Cabinet
met in Washington, D.C., on June 18 for a tour of the
Pentagon and meeting with General John M. Paxton,
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, before
receiving a briefing from Major General Frederick M.
Padilla, Director of Operations, Plans, and Policies,
Headquarters Marine Corps. More than 100 guests
capped the day’s events with a reception at the Home
Eight National Capital Area Scholarship Recipients attended the APC and
of the Commandants, Marine Barracks Washington,
spent time with Chairman of the Board Gen Martin R. Steele USMC (Ret.),
hosted by General James F. Amos and his wife, Bonnie.
General and Mrs. James F. Amos and Margaret B. Davis at the Home of the
Joining cabinet members were eight scholarship
Commandants.
recipients whose educations have been made possible by
the continued success of the campaign and the generosity of investors across the country.
Lone Star Campaign
New this year, Texas supporters have kicked-off the Lone Star State
Campaign with the mission to raise awareness of the Scholarship
Foundation throughout the state, as well as to honor Texans who serve our
nation and ultimately increase the number of scholarships awarded to the
sons and daughters of Marines and Navy Corpsmen living in Texas.
On November 5, the Houston Awards Dinner will be held and tribute will be paid to the Honorable Kay
Bailey Hutchinson, former United States Senator, and Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner of Gallery
Furniture. Under the leadership of Dinner Co-Chairmen Bob Zorich and Chuck Scianna, this annual dinner
has raised more than $3,000,000 since 2011. For more information, visit www.mcsf.org/houstondinner.
Washington, D.C. Celebratory Gala
Senior Marine Corps and corporate leaders joined more
than 300 guests at the Capital Hilton on June 14 for one
of the Scholarship Foundation’s signature events — the
Washington, D.C. Celebratory Gala. The event was Chaired
by Lieutenant General Earl Hailston, USMC (Ret.), and
Col Dan O’Brien, USMC (Ret.). Guests were addressed
by General John M. Paxton, Assistant Commandant of
the Marine Corps, as they enjoyed an evening that raised
more than $700,000 for higher education opportunities
for the sons and daughters of Marines.
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President of BAE Electronic Systems, Dan Gobel accepts the
2014 Globe and Anchor Award on behalf of BAE Systems.
Left to right LtGen Earl Hailston, LtGen Martin R. Steele,
Dan Gobel, Margaret B. Davis, and Dan O’Brien.
News and Programs
Donor Spotlight: In Memoriam
edia industry leader, veteran Marine, and long-time Scholarship
Foundation supporter James C. “Jim” Dowdle passed away in
February due to congestive heart failure. Described by colleagues as a
visionary in the industry, Jim led the Tribune Company — from which
he retired as Executive Vice President in 1999 — through a period of
tremendous challenge — and opportunity. In addition to an indelible
impact in the corporate arena, Jim was a stalwart community leader who
invested his time and talent in organizations ranging from the Loyola
University Medical Center and Junior Achievement of Chicago to the
Robert R. McCormick Foundation, of which the Scholarship Foundation
is proud to be a beneficiary. Jim is survived by his wife, Sally; four children;
and 18 grandchildren.
Photo Courtesy of Dowdle family
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In spite of never having been avid golfers themselves, Major Sean Moore USMC
(Ret.), and his wife, Elizabeth, have been strong and consistent supporters of
Your Legacy.Their Future.
the Scholarship Foundation’s San Diego Golf Tournament at Camp Pendleton
for more than a decade. Sean, a financial advisor and portfolio manager, enjoys
spending the day with his clients and having them learn more about the Marine
Corps and the students who benefit from the Scholarship Foundation’s investments in their education. In that way,
he and Elizabeth hope to add to those who might consider the Scholarship
Foundation for their own charitable giving.
THE
ROCKMORE SOCIETY
Sean and Elizabeth recently joined The Rockmore Society, thereby creating a
personal legacy that will extend beyond their lifetimes and help future generations
of Marine Corps sons and daughters pursue higher education. With their
commitment to The Rockmore Society, Sean and Elizabeth honor Elizabeth’s
father, a Marine officer who passed away at a very young age, shortly after Sean
had the privilege of meeting him.
Day of Honor With
Medal of Honor
Recipient Sergeant
Dakota Meyer
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welve students who receive
Sergeant Dakota Meyer
Initiative Scholarships — created
by Sgt. Meyer to honor the
Marines he has served with and those who died during the action for which he
received the nation’s highest award for valor — met in Lexington, Kentucky, for
a day with the Medal of Honor recipient. Students enjoyed the opportunity to meet personally with Sgt.
Meyer and get to know him. During the day, one student asked Sgt. Meyer why he chose to partner with
the Scholarship Foundation and he replied, “Education — that’s why. I believe we are fighting this war, and
other battles around the world, because of under-educated people. If people would realize the importance
of an education, the world would be a smarter, better place with less conflict.” Special thanks to Bob’s Gun
Warehouse, which provided firearms training for the students and the chance to receive personal shooting
lessons from Sgt. Meyer, an avid sportsman. Also, thank you to horseracing landmark Keeneland Racecourse,
where students and Sgt. Meyer enjoyed a tour.
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CORPS CHAMPIONS
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
NATIONAL OFFICE
909 North Washington Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 549-0060
Web: www.mcsf.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
Indianapolis Golf Tournament
September 11, 2014 – Noblesville, IN
Dalai Lama Golf Invitational
October 3, 2014 – Dedham, MA
Dallas/Ft. Worth Golf Tournament
October 13, 2014 – Farmers Branch, TX
South Carolina Golf Tournament
October 27, 2014 – Port Royal, SC
Los Angeles Golf Tournament
September 15, 2014 – Seal Beach, CA
Chicago Dinner for Children of the
Severely Injured
October 6, 2014 – Chicago, IL
Seattle Awards Dinner
October 23, 2014 – Seattle, WA
Patriots in the Pines
November 2–4, 2014 – Pinehurst, NC
Long Island Golf Tournament
October 6, 2014 – Glen Cove, NY
Carolina Classic Golf Tournament
October 25–26, 2014 – Camp Lejeune, NC
and MCAS Cherry Point, NC
DJO Global Gala and Golf Classic
November 3–4, 2014 – San Diego, CA
Steel City Marines Golf Tournament
October 6, 2014 – Sewickley, PA
West Coast Campaign Gala
October 25, 2014 – Dana Point, CA
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
October 12, 2014 – Chicago, IL
Marine Corps Marathon
October 26, 2014 – Arlington, VA
Kansas City Fall Golf Tournament
September 15, 2014 – Overland Park, KS
Capital Area Golf Tournament
September 29, 2014 – Arlington, VA
Jersey Shore Golf Tournament
October 2, 2014 – Deal, NJ
Houston Awards Dinner
November 5, 2014 – Houston, TX
St. Louis Awards Dinner
December 12, 2014 – St. Louis, MO
Event information is subject to change. Please visit
our website for the most current event information.
Visit us at www.MCSF.org/attend to register for our events online.
CFC #11284
On the cover: At the National Scholarship Announcement Ceremony, scholarship recipients with Chairman of the Board
Gen Martin R. Steele USMC (Ret.), General and Mrs. James F. Amos, Margaret B. Davis and Sergeant Major of the Marine
Corps Michael Barrett celebrate our nearly 2,200 students for the 2014-15 academic year.
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