Submitted by the Coast Guard Foundation
207 Scholarships Help Coast Guard Children Pursue the Goal of Higher Education
STONINGTON, CT (October 31, 2024) – The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that it has awarded 207 new scholarships in 2024, totaling $750,000 in support for the 2024-2025 academic year. Since the program’s inception in 1990, the Foundation has awarded more than $8.3 million in scholarships, ensuring Coast Guard children can build strong futures through a college education or technical school training.
The following students were awarded Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships:
Damien Flores from Youngsville, child of Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Sylvia Flores, attends North Carolina State University
Kylie Hicks from Walker, child of Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer James Hicks, attends Louisiana State University.
The Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships benefit the children of enlisted men and women who are serving or have served in the U.S. Coast Guard, whether active duty, reserve, retired or deceased.
“We are proud of this year’s scholarship recipients, whose resilience, and academic achievements truly reflect the spirit of our Coast Guard families,” said Susan Ludwig, president of the Coast Guard Foundation. “These young people are not only shaping their own futures but also embodying the values of service that define our Coast Guard community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you for your unwavering support. Together, we are making a lasting impact, ensuring that these scholars can reach their fullest potential.”
To learn more about the Coast Guard Foundation, or to help support its work, please visit www.coastguardfoundation.org or call (860) 535-0786.
