Enlisted Professional Education Grant Program

Selection Qualifications

To be eligible, applicants must be members of the Surface Navy Association. If not yet a member, a completed membership application must accompany the educational grant application for consideration.

The grants are specifically available to Enlisted personnel in the ranks of E4 to E6, who are members of SNA, and serving in surface combat systems, engineering, deck, administration, or supply ratings, or the USCG cutter/boat equivalent. Reservists on active duty orders of at least one year, within the same paygrades, are also eligible.

Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance with expenses such as lab costs, books, parking, or other miscellaneous fees. The maximum award is $600 per grant, with a limit of $1,200 per year.

Application Requirements

All applicants MUST include the following with their completed application. Please email the completed form to [email protected] or fax to (703) 960-6807

• Complete Educational Grant Application
• Proof of Enrollment (ex. a letter from the Registrars Office)
• Receipts for expenses listed on page 2 of application (a copy of your original receipts for each item dated within the past 6 months)
Receipts MUST show proof of payment. Proof of payment on receipt must show a credit card charge or state “Paid in Full” or a balance due of $0.00 or otherwise clearly shows payment has been made. Submit legible copies of receipts as receipts will not be returned to the member.
• Application must be submitted for approval within 6 months of the commencement date of the course.