Lt. John J. Griffin/USS Emmons Memorial Scholarship
The Lt. John J. Griffin/USS Emmons Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 to support college or graduate education for descendants of USS Emmons crew members who died in WWII.
May 31, 2026
55 days left
$2,500
Award amount
2
Requirements
Who can apply
- Direct lineal descendants of crew members who served on the USS Emmons
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time undergraduate or graduate students
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
upcoming
Eligible institutions
USS Emmons Association
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Verify eligibility as a descendant of USS Emmons crew members
- Check if you meet the full-time enrollment requirement
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Payout method details are not stated
- No information on additional application requirements
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Skim the official instructions for any uploads or essays.
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
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- Prepare a 500 to 750-word essay on a topic related to the USS Emmons
- Apply before the deadline of May 31, 2026
Key requirements (2)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- This program is open to 1) direct lineal descendants of crew members aboard the USS Emmons when it was destroyed on April 6, 1945, during the battle of Okinawa; and 2) direct lineal descendants of siblings of childless crew members of the USS Emmons when it was lost.
- Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time undergraduate or graduate students.
Applying
Applications are accepted until May 31, 2026, with an essay requirement.
Award & payment
Amount: $2,500
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
USS Emmons Association
Overview
This scholarship supports descendants of USS Emmons crew members with financial assistance for education.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.