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 $607,500. 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.
2021 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Kathryn Z |
Elizabeth T |
Ha'ani S. |
Jack N. |
Erin O. |
Allison V. |
Haley S. |
Thomas M. |
Barrett B. |
Max G. |
Jenna M. |
Joshua P. |
Madelynn J. |
Karina D. |
Jackson B. |
Lynsey B. |
Eleanor S. |
Audrey B. |
Jack N. |
Value |
Samuel P. |
Luke O. |
Kelly R. |
Value |
TECHNICAL AND TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP (TTSS)
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The Marlee Foundation recognizes that in our country today there is significant need for professionally trained individuals of all kinds. Not every person has to have a college degree to contribute to society and earn a good living for his or her family. We all need plumbers, airplane/auto mechanics, electricians, HVAC specialists, drafts-people, etc. and they need to be good at their job and to do that they need training. This is the second year we will open a scholarship program for the children of US Special Forces members who wish to pursue a formal, specific degree from a Trade or Technical school.
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.
Isabella D. |
Gabriel B. |
Nadielly H. |
Rayna B. |
Rowan B. |
THE TOM SELLEW S.T.E.M. SCHOLARSHIP (TSSTEM)
The Tom Sellew - S.T.E.M. Scholarship for the Children of U.S. Special Forces Members in Cooperation with the Navy Seal Museum Foundation and the Army Unit Scholarship Fund
This special program is dedicated to Tom Sellew, one of my dear AJA International, Inc. employees and my friend who passed away unexpectedly in October of 2018. Tom worked at my company for 12 years before retiring in June 2018. He also worked nights for 35+ years at the Boston Garden (old and new). He secured a team signed Boston Bruins hockey stick for the son of Ty Woods (one of the heroes we lost in Benghazi). He loved his Red Sox, his music, life and his dear wife Diane. At his retirement party, Tom told us the story of how he was given away as a baby and had just discovered his two long lost brothers that spring at age 67! The story had us all a little weepy. Since the Kleenex supply was limited, I am happy we also roasted him a bit as he had a great sense of humor. Working at an R&D equipment manufacturing company, Tom always loved the sciences and he was a great contributor in our electrical engineering and custom manufacturing area. At our annual company Halloween costume event, Tom often dressed as Uncle Sam. He was a great patriot and he would be very proud of this legacy.
At his passing, Diane requested that Tom’s friends and loved ones make a donation to the Marlee foundation for a special S.T.E.M. scholarship in lieu of flowers. I was so moved by her kindness I agreed to match all donations in his name. The generosity of these donors has been magnificent and in total we have gathered over $45,000. in scholarship donations. We will all miss you Tom, “shine on” my brother.
At his passing, Diane requested that Tom’s friends and loved ones make a donation to the Marlee foundation for a special S.T.E.M. scholarship in lieu of flowers. I was so moved by her kindness I agreed to match all donations in his name. The generosity of these donors has been magnificent and in total we have gathered over $45,000. in scholarship donations. We will all miss you Tom, “shine on” my brother.
Cassandra J. |
Joeline D. |
Megan C. |
Madelynn J. |
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 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. |
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS
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The Marlee Foundation
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 Tim Schow John and Joyce Coughlin Steven Walsh |
Tom Sellew-"Shine-a Light"
AJA International, Inc. William and Carol Hale Diane Sellew Alan H. Robbins Bart Lothrop 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 Jean & Dominic DiGiantommaso Jeffrey and Joan Davidow Jennifer and Joel Newman Jim Hannon John Tariot Ben and Kate Real Estate |
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 |
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
2021 APPLICATIONS - ESSAY QUESTIONS
The (31) 2021 applications were extensive and included (4) Essay Questions. After reading just a few of these 124 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:
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 four 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
1. Currently "Big Tech" is censoring free speech in our country. Given that these are unelected organizations, individuals and their influencers, it is completely inconsistent with our First Amendment and is potentially very dangerous. What, in your opinion, needs to be done to correct this violation of our rights?
2. Military and Law Enforcement K9's unwittingly risk their lives for our benefit. Should there be a formal, Federal Bill of Rights established for these creatures that ensures their sacrifices are rewarded with proper treatment and funding including repercussions for those who would violate these rights?
3. Given contagious diseases, dangerous adversaries that seek our demise, and poverty among a significant number of our own people, does having "open borders" make any sense at all? Almost no other countries have "open borders". Under the circumstances, would we not want to know who is coming in our back door and who is in our country? How do you see this issue and how should we ensure the safety of the US citizens?
4. Whenever you have government, you always have a degree of corruption. How would you rate the US vs. other countries on this matter? Is it getting worse or getting better? Are we holding offenders accountable?
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 info@MarleeFoundation.com. We are very happy to discuss this effort in detail with any and all potential donors.