Related Programs

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has provided more than 25,000 scholarships and $60,000,000 to children whose parents are active duty, reserve, retired, veteran Marines and Navy Corpsmen. Applications are being accepted now for the 2011 school year. Marine families can apply on-line now at: http://www.mcsf.org/page.aspx?pid=326

The U.S. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, its Board of Directors, and the children who benefit from this wonderful program are very thankful to those Marines - past and present - who have built this organization to become the nation's largest provider of scholarships to military families.

Additional information is available by going to our website at http://www.MCLeague.com and clicking on MCL Programs then on Scholarships. Thanks and Semper Fi –

Vet Training opportunity—Veterans In Piping or VIP

The United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters and Sprinklerfitters (UA) has partnered with the U.S. military to create the UA Veterans In Piping (VIP) Program, which provides returning vets with 16 weeks of accelerated welding training. But before that career training begins, they kick off the program with an additional two weeks of transitional training to help returning veterans to adjust to civilian life – a process that can be especially difficult for those who joined the military right after high school.

The training is free to veterans who are placed in construction careers nationwide, helping to replenish an aging workforce while rebuilding America's infrastructure. Welders are in high demand nationwide, making job opportunities plentiful for welders who are well-trained and highly-skilled after their intensive training program.

With nearly 200 veterans already trained through VIP programs in Washington and California, the next site will be at Camp Williams, Wisconsin. Many more veterans are in need of the career opportunities available through the UA VIP Program. The UA and the U.S. Military can provide a positive re-entry into civilian life, and long-term, lucrative careers for those who have served their country with bravery and honor.

As UA General President William P. Hite says, "It's the right thing to do."