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 NSW 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

Each year, the Naval Special Warfare 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 NSW 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.

NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Naval Special Warfare 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. NSW Foundation Scholarships are awarded for one year, but qualified applicants may reapply every year.

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

Thank you to all of the 2010 NSW Foundation scholarship applicants. The scholarship committee will be meeting in mid-April to select our winners. Recipients will be notified by the end of April. Good luck!

NSW SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility Requirements:

NSW 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

Harvey Pollak and Children Annual Scholarship

This is an annual grant for $2,500 renewable for up to four consecutive years. The grant is for academic study at any accredited college or university for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Eligibility Requirements:

The applicant can be either a high school senior or an existing college student.
The recipient must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their college courses to continue to receive the grant.
Only active duty SEALs, their current spouses, and immediate children are eligible.
The scholarship is based on merit and academic potential, underscored by scholastic achievement, a written essay, extracurricular involvement, and contributions made within the SEAL community.

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.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in scholarship opportunities, we encourage you to contact the Naval Special Warfare 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, Executive Director, 757-363-7490 or rking@NSW Foundationoundation.org.

Download your application today!

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. (Maximum award of $600 per year)

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be Active Duty NSW personnel
Must show/provide a copy of their NSW badge to a NSW Foundation representative and identify their position within NSW - SEAL, SWCC or tech/support
Must provide Current NSW Command
Provide home state of residence
Grant request must be submitted, no earlier than the first day of the class, and no later than the last day of the class. Also please provide the mailing address to which you would like the check mailed.

MOTIVATION

The NSW 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@NSW Foundationoundation.org if you have any questions.