Scholarship selections are made on the basis of:
– Financial need as determined by FAFSA
– Academic record (minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA)
– Completed application (includes letter of recommendation, essay, extracurricular activities, work experience)
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Navy Seabee Foundation Scholarships
Seabee Scholarships
The Navy Seabee Foundation offers scholarships to students seeking accredited two-year, and four-year degrees and career and technical scholarships. We provide scholarships exclusively to the children and grandchildren of America’s Fighting Seabees, Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officers and those who served with the Naval Construction Force attending accredited colleges, universities, and technical schools.
This year’s Scholarship Application is now closed. Application season is open January 1-April 15 each year.
Who is Eligible?
Seabee Scholarships are open to individuals with sponsors (a parent or grandparent) who served with the Naval Construction Force. Eligible sponsors include enlisted personnel with a Seabee rating, as well as officers of the Civil Engineer Corps. Furthermore, individuals who have served or are currently serving in a Naval Construction Force Unit, including members from other service branches assigned to a Seabee unit, are also eligible. The scholarship extends its reach to encompass active duty, reserve, retired, and honorably discharged Seabee children and grandchildren, ensuring that the opportunity for educational advancement is available to those who have contributed to the legacy of the Seabees in various capacities.
Applicants must be a senior in high school or entering college for the first time as a freshman and must be under the age of 23.
NOTE: Step-children and/or step-grandchildren may be required to provide additional documentation to show proof of relationship to their qualifying military parent (typically a tax document or a marriage certificate).
Scholarships Available
The Navy Seabee Foundation offers 4 year, 2 year and Career Technical Education (CTE) scholarships. For the 2025-2026 academic year the value of the scholarships is $2,000-$6,300.
FAQ
What selection criteria are used to select recipients?
What are the Seabee/CEC Sponsor requirements for applicants?
To apply for a scholarship, students must be children, step-children, grandchildren and/or step-grandchildren of any officer or enlisted member who serve or have served with the Naval Construction Force (Seabees) or the Navy Civil Engineer Corps (CEC).
Are step-children eligible to apply?
Yes! Step-children and/or step-grandchildren may be required to provide additional documentation to show proof of relationship to their qualifying military parent (typically a tax document or a marriage certificate).
Can I still apply for the Navy Seabee Foundation Scholarship if I’m receiving VA and/or GI Bill benefits?
Yes! Our scholarship can be used in addition to any other benefits you may be receiving.
Do I need to submit a transcript?
Yes, an official unweighted transcript is required. If your school does not print the unweighted GPA on the transcript, a letter from your school counselor stating the unweighted GPA is required. Applications submitted without an unweighted GPA will be disqualified.
When is the Deadline?
Scholarship deadline is April 15th each year. Applications must be completed online, with all supporting documents, no later than 11:59 pm (PDT) on this date.