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The Kenneth C. Leuer/Joseph S. Stringham Scholarship Endowment
The National Ranger Memorial Foundation takes immense pride in fostering the legacy of our Rangers not only through commemorative efforts but also through empowering the future generation. Recognizing the value of education and the significant role it plays in shaping our society, the NRMF established its Scholarship Program. The NRMF scholarship is merit based.
Undergraduate and Graduate School Merit Scholarships are awarded annually and limited to full time students pursuing degrees at accredited Colleges / Universities / Graduate Schools or Vocational / Technical Institutions. No recipient of a NRMF scholarship award will receive more than four annual scholarships for undergraduate studies and two for graduate studies. The scholarships are merit-based and the process is competitive, so not all applicants will be awarded scholarships.
The NRMF is a certified non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. NRMF Merit Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, or physical ability.
To date, we are proud to announce that the NRMF has awarded over 500 scholarships, a testament to our commitment to education and the future of our Ranger community. We look forward to continuing this tradition of support and contribution to the legacy of Rangers for many years to come.
Read all instructions carefully before completing the application. You are required to provide documentation as requested by the NRMF Board. If you are not able to answer or provide specific information, you must explain plain why.
Instructions to the Application
The Applicant Information Section must be completed to determine your eligibility to apply for a scholarship. The deadline for submitting this application with all required information and documentation is Sunday, March 1, 2026 by 11:59PM.
To verify your eligibility and application requirements, gather the following information to use in the application below.
Scholarship applications for the 2026 school year open January 1, 2026! Recipients will be notified of their award by the end of May 2026. If you encounter any issues while submitting your application, please let us know by clicking the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of this page.
EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION:
The scholarships are merit-based, and the process is competitive. Not all applicants will be awarded scholarships.
There are multiple categories on the application that the NMRF Board of Directors will evaluate. However, you will receive zero points for any category left blank without an explanation. If you are not involved in school activities, clubs, athletics, work, or volunteering, please provide an explanation in each applicable section. You may provide other information you feel would assist us in the evaluation of each section.
The Board of Directors will consider all information submitted with the application. The last section in the application provides you an opportunity to tell the NRMF Board of Directors anything you think they need to know about you to better evaluate your application. The application graders are not privy to your personal information. Names and individual identifying information are redacted from the individual application voting packets.
ELIGIBILITY:
Age Criteria:
- Undergraduate Student must not have reached 26 years of age by August 1, 2026.
- Graduate Student must not have reached 28 years of age by August 1, 2026.
- There is no age limit for a Spouse of a Ranger Sponsor as an Undergraduate or Graduate Student.
Eligible applicants – Ranger Course graduates, dependents of Ranger veteran or Ranger Course graduate, wives or children.
Undergraduate Scholarship Program:
- A currently enrolled High School Senior, High School Graduate, or registered as a Student at a College, Community College or Vocational / Technical Institute.
- Student must be within the stated age criteria.
- Received no more than three previous NRMF undergraduate scholarships.
Graduate Scholarship Program:
- A currently enrolled College Senior, or obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from a College, or applied, accepted, or currently enrolled in a Graduate School program.
- Student must be within the stated age criteria.
- Received no more than one previous NRMF graduate scholarship.
Pursuing degree / certification completion as a fulltime Student at a post-secondary educational institution.
Eligibility Verification: The Applicant and Sponsor / Parent / Guardian are required to read and sign the Statement of Certification in the Application Information Section. Both the Applicant and Ranger Sponsor / Parent / Guardian signatures are required. Your application will not be accepted without them.
DOCUMENTATION:
SAT / ACT / GRE / GMAT / LSAT / etc. scores: High School Seniors must submit a copy of their SAT / ACT score sheet. Graduate Students must submit a copy of their GRE / GMAT / LSAT or similar test score sheet. If multiple tests were taken, use the individual scores from your highest composite score. Do not mix individual scores between tests even if scores are shown on your transcript (no “Super Scoring”).
Class-Ranking (Pertains only to 2025/26 High School Seniors / Incoming College Freshman): If not shown on your transcript, submit a letter from a High School official on school letterhead indicating your class-ranking / standing. Some High Schools, including Home Schooling, do not have class-rankings. If your High School does not rank and / or you cannot furnish this information, please explain.
Grade Point Average (GPA)-Transcripts: Submit a copy of your most recent completed official or non-official transcript that clearly states your cumulative GPA and reflects all courses completed and grades earned (official transcripts are not required).
The deadline to apply has transpired. All recipients will be notified of their award by the end of May 2026.
