Education
Our scholarships are one of the ways we thank service members for their service to our nation and help their family members afford higher education.
Programs and Services
2026 Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship Season Opens February 1
January 30, 2026
The Coast Guard Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications on February 1, 2026.
Programs and Services
APPLY NOW: Education Grants for Coast Guard Spouses
January 15, 2026
The Coast Guard Foundation spouse education grant application is open Jan. 15 - March 1, 2026. Our program awards grants for tuition and related education expenses in 2026.
Programs and Services
Meet the Coast Guard Spouses Turning Education into Opportunity
January 12, 2026
Coast Guard Foundation education grants help Coast Guard spouses pursue college degrees and professional training that strengthen financial stability for their families.
Programs and Services
Education Grants for Enlisted Members: Apply Now
November 20, 2025
The Coast Guard Foundation’s enlisted education grant program opens today, November 20. Applications will close on December 10 or sooner if available funds are expended.
Programs and Services
Scholars Celebrate College Graduation and Share Plans for the Future
November 17, 2025
November is National Scholarship Month, and it’s a great time to celebrate the students we’ve had the honor of supporting. We recently caught up with some of our newest college graduates to hear what’s ahead for them as they step into this next part of their lives.
Education
Coast Guard Foundation Scholar Turns Near-Death Experience into Lifesaving Mission
October 22, 2025
Coast Guard Foundation scholarship recipient Ethan King is using a near-death experience to help others learn how to save lives.