NWCA Scholarships
The Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. (NWCA) gives up to 9 scholarships annually.
The grants are presented with the knowledge that no repayment is expected from the recipient.
Navy Wives Clubs of America annually awards 9 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to $1500. Each grant is given with the knowledge that no repayment is expected. To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be the child, grandchild, great-grandchild, or spouse of an enlisted (E1-E9) member of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, active duty, retired, widow or widower.
The applicant must show a basis of need for financial assistance, have a scholastic standing of at least 2.5 grade point average (GPA). The applicant must be accepted for admission to an accredited school. Further information on the qualifications for each scholarship and the application can be found on the NWCA website.
The deadline for Scholarship applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2025, and sent to Cris Icenhower, NWCA National President. If you intend to apply for a scholarship request your transcript right away. Applications may be downloaded from the NWCA website www.navywivesclubsofamerica.org.
The deadline for scholarship applications is: Postmarked by March 31st.
NWCA Scholarship Foundation
The Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. Scholarship Foundation gives up to 31 scholarships annually.
The grants are presented with the knowledge that no repayment is expected from the recipient.
Those eligible for the grants are the natural born, legally adopted or stepson or daughter of an Enlisted member of the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard on active duty, or retired with pay or the son or daughter of a deceased member of these categories. Applicants must have a valid dependent’s ID card (United States Uniformed Services Identification and Privileges Card).
Applicants must show basis of need for financial assistance, have a scholastic standing of at least a 2.5 grade point average (GPA), and be a graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent or will qualify for graduation prior to beginning eligibility for assistance. The grants may be used for tuition, room and board, fees and books. The deadline for scholarship applications is: Postmarked by March 31st.
NWCA Foundation Scholarship
The deadline for application submission is MARCH 31st.
Nancy New
NWCA Scholarship Director
NMCCG Enlisted Dependent Spouse Scholarship
The deadline for application submission is March 31st.
Cris Icenhower
NWCA National President
Two awards given to assist a Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard dependent spouse, active duty, retired, widow or widower to continue his/her college education, vocational business or other training. The applicant shall be verified as a qualified dependent, submit a copy of the military ID card and attach a copy of the applicant’s previous years federal tax return with the application. One award is given in the name of Cecelia Clark in gratitude of her gift to NWCA.
Member’s Child Scholarship
The deadline for application submission is March 31st.
Cris Icenhower
NWCA National President
One award is given to assist a NWCA member’s child to continue her/his college education, vocation, business or other training. The applicant shall be in need of assistance, an unmarried child of a NWCA member in good standing for a minimum of one year prior to the application deadline and previously approved for admission to an accredited school.
Member's Scholarship
The deadline for application submission is March 31st.
Cris Icenhower
NWCA National President
One award given to assist eligible members in obtaining a college education, vocational, business or other training. Must be a member in good standing for a minimum of one year prior to the deadline. Shall be in need of financial assistance and previous approved for admission to an accredited school.
Memorial Scholarship
The deadline for application submission is March 31st.
Cris Icenhower
NWCA National President
One award is given to assist a NWCA member’s child at a later age without the requirement of an ID card. This child can be natural, legally adopted or legal stepchild of a member in of NWCA in good standing for a minimum of one year. The award is given to the applicant in need of financial assistance, previously approved for admission to an accredited school to further their education. Age and marital status are not a factor for the recipient.
Members' Grandchild / Great Grandchild Scholarship
The deadline for application submission is March 31st.
Cris Icenhower
NWCA National President
Four awards are given to assist eligible NWCA members’ grandchild/great grandchild in obtaining a college education, vocational, business or other training. one will be awarded for first year, second year, third year and fourth year. Applications should be in need of assistance, an unmarried grandchild/great grandchild of a NWCA member in good standing for a minimum of one year to the application deadline and previously approved for admission to an accredited school.