The children of fallen heroes lose more than a parent. They should never lose a college education.
The Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation provides a $50,000 educational account for every child who loses a parent serving on active duty in the United States Marine Corps or as a Federal Law Enforcement Agent.
As of January 1, 2026, our scholarship award has been increased to $50,000 per child of active duty United States Marine Corps, Navy Corpsman and federal law-enforcement agents.
Additional criteria has been added, effective January 1, 2026, that will award $25,000 to the child of any state or local law-enforcement officer who is killed in the life of duty if they previously served and were honorably discharged from the Marine Corps. We will award $15,000 per child to any local or state law-enforcement officer who dies while on active duty who previously served and was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps.
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The 2025 Annual Michael DiFrancesco Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation’s Gala & Golf Tournament
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MARINE CORPS - LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION
8 N. SHORE RD., MARMORA, NJ 08223
Our Mission: Educating the Children of Those Who Sacrificed All
Since 1995, we have operated with only one paid employee, relying on a dedicated group of volunteers to run our various events and serve on our board. 100% of our funds are raised through our generous donors and the tireless efforts of our volunteer run events. This volunteer driven model ensures that the majority of donor funds are used to accomplish our mission of "Educating the Children of Those Who Sacrificed All."
$2,331,803
awarded in 2025
5,000+
award recipients
$96+ million
awarded since 1995
93%
of donations go directly to children
