Scholarship Program

We began our scholarship program in 2013 in a very modest way. We managed to scrape-together enough for two $500 scholarships. It was touch-and-go that the scholarship program would survive, but because we made it a priority, and we got creative with funding and funding sources, we have grown the program to the point where in 2018 we awarded five $1,000 scholarships. We recognize that education is the strongest and most impactful tool for any Marine. We are committed to helping our area young people continue their secondary education any way we can.

Lance Corporal Dale W. Means Scholarship Program

It is our honor to award this scholarship in the name of Lance Corporal Dale Means. Lance Corporal Means served in the United States Marine Corps from 2011-2012. He made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan during November 2012 when he was in a vehicle struck by an improvised explosive device.

Application Criteria:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, or the United States Navy as a Corpsman or Chaplain attached to a United States Marine Corps (FMF) unit, or, has served in this capacity and has received an honorable discharge, a general discharge under honorable conditions, or retired under honorable conditions.

Any individual having a member of their immediate family (parent, step-parent, foster-parent, grandparent, spouse or 1st generation aunt or uncle) currently serving in the United States Marine Corps, or the United States Navy as a Corpsman or Chaplain attached to a United States Marine Corps (FMF) unit, or who served in this capacity and received an honorable discharge, a general discharge under honorable conditions, or retired under honorable conditions.

AND

The applicant is a resident of the State of Minnesota.

Applications are closed for this year. We will be announcing the recipients during May/June.

Applications for the school year 2027-2028 will be available here in January 2027, with a deadline submission date of 1 May 2027. Mark your calendars and please come back when next year's scholarship application period is open.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, contact our scholarship coordinator.

Who is Dale?