Dr. Nancy M. Schonher Scholarship

Provider:Marines' Memorial Association & Foundation

Award Amount

$5,000

Number of Awards

1

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About This Scholarship

Members Gerald and Nancy Thomas established the Dr. Nancy M. Schonher Scholarship to honor Nancy’s mother Dr. Nancy M. Schonher, M.D., a US Naval Officer and served as one of the first female military physicians during the latter months of WWII. This scholarship awards one (1) $5,000 to an applicant who is female and meets specific criteria related to military service and educational goals.

Award Amount

$5,000

Number of Awards

1

Application Details

Time to Apply

30–60 min

Frequency

Annually

Account Required

Yes

Eligibility Requirements

Original Requirements

  • Is female and meets ONE of the following: Is an active-duty service member or a reservist in the US Armed Forces
  • Has separated honorably from US Armed Forces since 2016
  • Is a current or former corpsman or medic in any branch of US Armed Forces
  • Is a child or grandchild of an active Marines’ Memorial member
  • Attends an advanced Medical program with the goal of becoming a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, or medical doctor (MD or OD) from an accredited American college or university
  • Attends an accredited Paramedic program (candidates for this option must have completed the EMT Basic training program, have taken the National Registry EMT Examination, hold an EMT Certificate, and have at least 6 months’ work experience)

Demographic

Demographic Woman

Military

in Military Active Duty

in Military Reserve

Military Veteran

Employment Healthcare

Military Dependent

Employment Healthcare

Preferred

Academic

Edu Level Graduate

Academic Accredited Institution

Edu Level Vocational

Other

Other Unspecified

Other Unspecified

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Scholarship Details

Amount
$5,000
Total amount awarded to successful applicants
Awards
1
Number of awards offered
Deadline
March 29, 2026
Time to Apply
30–60 min
Frequency
Annually
Account Required
Yes

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