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) and my white American Labrador companion of 14+ years, Marlee. To date over $1,025,000. in scholarships have been awarded.
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The ERNEST & GISELA HALE SCHOLARSHIPS
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The Ernest & 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
These scholarships are dedicated to my parents and are specifically for students pursuing degrees preparing them for either:
A career in Military Service or for a career in Education
Ernest, a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, came from a farming family of 13 children in Texas, played professional baseball and ultimately served 30 years with the US Air Force.
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. When she married my father, CWO4 Ernest L. Hale, 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.
A career in Military Service or for a career in Education
Ernest, a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, came from a farming family of 13 children in Texas, played professional baseball and ultimately served 30 years with the US Air Force.
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. When she married my father, CWO4 Ernest L. Hale, 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.
The WILLIAM & MARLEE SCHOLARSHIPS
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The William & Marlee Scholarships for the Children of U.S. Special Forces Members in Cooperation with the Navy Seal Museum Foundation and the Army Unit Scholarship Fund
These scholarships are dedicated to my best friend of over 14 years, Marlee and to my personal involvement in the world of Physics and Material Science research equipment. They are specifically for students pursuing degrees in either:
Veterinary Sciences or in other STEM Related Fields
In 1989 I started AJA International, Inc., a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of High Tech, Thin Film Research Systems now found in University, Government, Military and Private Research Labs around the world. As this endeavor was quite successful, resources have been accumulated to help the Marlee Foundation achieve its past, current and future goals. Marlee joined me in 1999 and taught me a lot about selflessness. In the beginning we spent many hours apart as I built the business from scratch. Ultimately we traveled all over the US together until she passed in 2014. I named this foundation after her as she was my dearest friend and my major inspiration to "give back" in the later years of my life.
I believe that offering these scholarships is a fitting way to honor dedication to serving one's country, to the pursuit of education against the odds, to loyalty and selfless love and to the lifelong effort that makes this all possible. 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.
Our goal is 2025 is to provide $120,000.00 toward 36 scholarships.
Veterinary Sciences or in other STEM Related Fields
In 1989 I started AJA International, Inc., a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of High Tech, Thin Film Research Systems now found in University, Government, Military and Private Research Labs around the world. As this endeavor was quite successful, resources have been accumulated to help the Marlee Foundation achieve its past, current and future goals. Marlee joined me in 1999 and taught me a lot about selflessness. In the beginning we spent many hours apart as I built the business from scratch. Ultimately we traveled all over the US together until she passed in 2014. I named this foundation after her as she was my dearest friend and my major inspiration to "give back" in the later years of my life.
I believe that offering these scholarships is a fitting way to honor dedication to serving one's country, to the pursuit of education against the odds, to loyalty and selfless love and to the lifelong effort that makes this all possible. 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.
Our goal is 2025 is to provide $120,000.00 toward 36 scholarships.
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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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS
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AJA International, Inc.
William Hale and Carol Henry Michael and Christine Hale Greg Flanders Bill and Janet Provost Tom and Diane Sellew Colin Henry Ryan Henry 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 Karen Clasby |
Jay Chess
Bart Lothrop and Amy Frye G&C Properties Ltd of Nevada 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 Chris & Lexi McKenney |
Joseph and Kathleen Ceurvels
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 |
A Special Thank You to the following individuals:
Master Chief (SEAL) Rick Kaiser, USN (Retired)
Chief Executive Officer National Navy SEAL Museum and Navy SEAL Museum San Diego
Commander (SEAL) Grant Mann, USN (Retired)
Executive Director, National Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce
Henry "Ike" Eisenbarth, U.S. Army – (Ret.) - Chairman - Unit Scholarship Fund
Mr. John Lee, President, Legends Invitational
Master Chief (SEAL) Rick Kaiser, USN (Retired)
Chief Executive Officer National Navy SEAL Museum and Navy SEAL Museum San Diego
Commander (SEAL) Grant Mann, USN (Retired)
Executive Director, National Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce
Henry "Ike" Eisenbarth, U.S. Army – (Ret.) - Chairman - Unit Scholarship Fund
Mr. John Lee, President, Legends Invitational
2024 APPLICATIONS - ESSAY QUESTIONS
The (38) 2024 applications were extensive and included (3) Essay Questions. After reading just a few of these 114 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 HALE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS (HSP)
The Marlee Foundation accept checks only. 100% of ALL HSP Donations go to the requested program.
Please make your check out to the "The Marlee Foundation, Inc." and mail to :
The Marlee Foundation, Inc.
814 Country Way
Scituate, MA 02066
Please designate on the check or in an attached document:
HSP
Please direct all questions concerning the programs to [email protected]. We are very happy to discuss this effort in detail with any and all potential donors.
The Marlee Foundation accept checks only. 100% of ALL HSP Donations go to the requested program.
Please make your check out to the "The Marlee Foundation, Inc." and mail to :
The Marlee Foundation, Inc.
814 Country Way
Scituate, MA 02066
Please designate on the check or in an attached document:
HSP
Please direct all questions concerning the programs to [email protected]. We are very happy to discuss this effort in detail with any and all potential donors.
