SCHOLARSHIPS for the
​CHILDREN of ​U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEMBERS

THE ERNEST & GISELA HALE SCHOLARSHIP (EGHS)

In the spring of 2015 this scholarship program in cooperation with the Navy Seal Museum Foundation and the Unit Scholarship Fund was created to honor my parents: CWO4 Ernest L. Hale (30 years USAF) and Gisela Hale (PhD in German Studies). To date over $305,000. in scholarships have been awarded.

2018 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS & AMOUNTS

Name	Amount
Kaleigh Anne F.	$5,000
Kailee S.	$5,000
Kellen I.	$5,000
Jessica L.	$5,000
Riley B.	$5,000

Name	Amount
Cayte L.	$5,000
Alizabeth B.	$5,000
Patrick C.	$5,000
Samantha B.	$5,000
Nicholas G.	$4,000

Name	Amount
Madison K.	$3,000
Parker H.	$2,500
Cameron B.	$2,500
Moira Z.	$2,500
Callie S.	$2,500

Name	Amount
Lindsey Z.	$2,500
Hayley S.	$2,500
Ryan W.	$2,500
Dylan L.	$2,500
James B.	$1000

Name	Amount
Ursula B.	$1000
Caitlin A.	$1000
Alyssa S. K. S.	$1000
Jazlyn R.- S.	$1000

Name	Amount
Katelynn C.	$1000
Alyssa M. S.	$1000
Mackenzie I.	$1000
Caleb S. G.	$1000

Name	Amount
Jaden C.	$1000
Mary F. A.	$500
Catherine C.	$500

Name	Amount
Jack C. C..	$1000
Micaela G.D.	$500
Henry J. A.	$500

Why the the children of Special Operations members?

In today's increasingly unstable world, their parents are typically the first responders to dangerous international situations. The sacrifices these individuals and their families are required to make deserve recognition and justify additional support from those they are helping to protect. For a Special Operations family, "having your kids end up OK" is much more challenging when one or more parents are deployed, preparing for deployment or even upon returning from deployment. 

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2015-2020 EGHS Program Commitment

The EGHS Programs, a 2015-2020 Commitment
The Marlee Foundation has committed to funding a minimum of $60,000.00 per year in EGHS awards through the year 2020. We welcome new corporate or individual sponsors to contribute. Every nickel will go to a Special Operations child's tuition, they will know who made the contribution, you will be recognized on this website and all contributions are 100% tax deductible.  Please join us in expanding this much needed program.

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2018 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS

​AJA International, Inc. 
Kenny and Tina Greene
​Bill and Janet Provost                Tom and Diane Sellew
Colin Henry
Jim Hannon                              John Coughlin

​John and Mary Lee
​William and Carol Hale 
​Butler Construction
​Gary and Susan Grimes 
​Megan McGoldrick
​Mikey Walker
​Stevenson, McKenna & Callanan

​Randall and Marianne McDaniel
​Paul Warfield
​David McDonald
​Jim Conroy
​Tim Ribbe   
Keven James
​John Mulcahy Insurance 

​A Special Thank You to the following individuals:

Mr. Rick Kaiser                          Executive Director, Navy Seal Museum
Mr. Henry "Ike" Isenbarth          Chairman of the Board, The Unit Scholarship Fund (US Army)
Mr. John Lee                             President, Legends Invitational  ​

2018 APPLICATIONS - ESSAY QUESTIONS

The (34) 2018 applications were extensive and included (4) Essay Questions.  After reading just a few of these 136 essays it remains crystal clear that this program is very much needed and that these children are especially deserving of our support.  

The four essay questions were:

1. "The kindest person I have ever met.  Please explain your choice"

2. " In your opinion, what percentage of media coverage should be factual v. op-ed and why?"

3. "Do you believe universities should promote free speech and open discussions of different
      points of view?"

4. "Describe two things that you feel could improve our country's military readiness."

Please click below to read some of the answers which we have selected to allow you a little insight into the life of these young individuals

2018 EGHS ESSAYS

DONATE TO THE ERNEST & GISELA HALE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Marlee Foundation accept checks only. 100% of All Scholarship Donations go to the Children.

Please make your check out to "The Marlee Foundation, Inc." and mail to :

The Marlee Foundation, Inc.
809 Country Way
Scituate, MA 02066

Please direct all questions concerning the program to info@MarleeFoundation.com.  We are very happy to discuss this effort in detail with any and all potential donors.