SCHOLARSHIPS for the
CHILDREN of U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEMBERS
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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 $1,025,000. in scholarships have been awarded.
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THE ERNEST & GISELA HALE SCHOLARSHIP (EGHS)
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The Ernest and Gisela Hale Scholarships for the Children of U.S. Special Forces Members in Cooperation with the Navy Seal Museum Foundation and the Army Unit Scholarship Fund
This program is dedicated to my parents, CWO4 Ernest and Gisela Hale. Gisela grew up as a German civilian child during WWII surviving the Allied bombings and eating what her family could find to stay alive. After the war she went to work for the American military in a secretarial capacity. Everything she earned went to send her older brother to university. When she married my father, CWO4 Ernest L. Hale (veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam), she followed him around the world for his military tours and doggedly pursued her own higher education culminating in a PhD from Boston College. Both of my parents are now buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
I believe that offering a scholarship in their names is a fitting way to honor their dedication to serving one's country and to the pursuit of education against the odds. By making this funding available, we hope to say thank you in a small way to those military families of Special Forces Members that have given so very much to us all.
I believe that offering a scholarship in their names is a fitting way to honor their dedication to serving one's country and to the pursuit of education against the odds. By making this funding available, we hope to say thank you in a small way to those military families of Special Forces Members that have given so very much to us all.
2024 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Lauren H. |
Braden G. |
Matthew H. |
Martin H. |
Eleanor S. |
Griffin R. |
Madison P. |
Eric F. |
Lauren L. |
Madeline G. |
Carley H. |
Emma S. |
Cole S. |
Colt M. |
Ryder Z. |
Regan B. |
Isabella D. |
Johnathan O. |
Ashlyn S. |
Landen D. |
Amanda M. |
Virginia B. |
Tiffany G-S. |
Alexander S. |
Macayla B. |
Isabella J. |
Willem J. |
Noland M. |
Sophia D. |
Katelyn F. |
Dane P. |
Madison B. |
Richard B. |
Simone M. |
Nicolas Y. |
Cannon M. |
Stefanie M. |
Steven R. |
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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 CommitmentThe EGHS Programs, a 10 Year Commitment
The Marlee Foundation has committed to funding a minimum of $60,000.00 per year in EGHS awards through the year 2024. 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. |
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS
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AJA International, Inc. William and Carol Hale Michael and Christine Hale Greg Flanders Bill and Janet Provost Tom and Diane Sellew Colin Henry Ryan Henry Jim Hannon John Coughlin John and Mary Lee 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 Agency Lawrence and Elena Albert Minh and Mai Troung Nancy Barry Rick and Donna Anastos Rob Amos |
Jay Chess Bart Lothrop and Amy Frye G&C Properties Ltd of Nevada AJA International, Inc. William and Carol Hale Diane Sellew Alan H. Robbins Blanchards Revere Inc. Amy and Dan Reynolds Barbara and Andrew Osborne Dale B. Johnson Cornell Donald Angell, PH.D. Elizabeth Andrade and Theodor Herwig Francis and Evelyn Ferioli Jeffrey and Joan Davidow Jennifer and Joel Newman Jim Hannon John Tariot Ben and Kate Real Estate Katy Szabo Barbara & Robert Paglia Luis & Erin Presutti Richard Salz Adam Sellew Gwen Watchorn Tim Schow John and Joyce Coughlin Jean & Dominic DiGiantommaso |
Joseph and Kathleen Ceurvels Karen Clasby Karen Joyce-John Fitzgerald Lisbeth Moon Mary E. Carroll MF Landscape and Design LLC Michael and Christine Hale Mihran Artinian Roy and Jean Hautala Stephanie and Dennis Smith Steven and Enid Wetzner Susan and John Toomey Todd and Margaret Maddock Weston Pediatric Physicians PC William and Janet Provost Gwen Davidow NEB Radiology-Paula Touliopolous Elizabeth Burnham Eric & Kathryn Carlson Dennis & Barbara Carvalho Joseph & Patricia Collins Loryn Dahlen Hochman & Nugent P.C. Brian & Jeanne King Particia LaBaire Christine Marten Dennis & Darlene McKenney Chris & Lexi McKenney |
A Special Thank You to the following individuals:
Mr. Rick Kaiser
Mr. Grant Mann 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
Mr. Rick Kaiser
Mr. Grant Mann 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
2024 APPLICATIONS - ESSAY QUESTIONS
The (38) 2024 applications were extensive and included (4) Essay Questions. After reading just a few of these 152 essays it remains crystal clear that this program is very much needed and that these children are especially deserving of our support.
The essay questions were:
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
The essay questions were:
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
A. Please describe the one animal in your life that has had the single most significant effect on you.
B. Of all past presidents of the US, who in particular do you respect the most and why?
C. Of all famous athletes or entertainers, who in particular do you respect the most and why?
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.
810 Country Way
Scituate, MA 02066
The Marlee Foundation, Inc.
810 Country Way
Scituate, MA 02066
Please direct all questions concerning the program to [email protected]. We are very happy to discuss this effort in detail with any and all potential donors.
