LCpl Jacob D. Hayes Scholarship
Scholarship
Currently serving Marines, FMF Corpsmen, Honorably discharged Marines, Navy Chaplains who served with Marines and their immediate family members*
Completing this application and or being awarded a scholarship does
not in any way obligate the applicant to any military service
scholarship honoring
LCpl Jacob d. hayes
When LCpl Jacob D. Hayes sustained injuries while serving in Iraq, he didn’t let the seizures his injuries caused affect his dreams for the future. After he received a medical discharge, he applied to the Fire Academy at Collin College. He aspired to pursue a career in firefighting to maintain the physical excellence, commitment to comrades, public service and possibility of danger he loved so much while in the Marine Corps.
However, the unexpected struck one day after he received the news he had been accepted to the Fire Academy. LCpl Hayes had a seizure while duck hunting and tragically drowned.
In honor of his service to his country and his pursuit of higher education, we proudly offer an annual $2,500 scholarship in his name.
who qualifies
scholarship eligibility
The Collin County Marine Corps League Scholarship Program is proud to offer this Scholarship through a partnership with Collin College for those who meet the eligibility requirements. The scholarship is funded through generous donors, grants, and fund-raising activities throughout the year. This scholarship must be applied for through Collin College and applicants are selected through their section process.
Higher Education Goals
Attending Collin College Fire Academy, Police Academy and/or Department of Emergency Medical Services, majoring in a first responder field and taking at least 6 credit hours**
Family Member or Personal Service
Currently serving Marines, FMF Corpsmen, Honorably discharged Marines, Navy Chaplains who served with Marines and their immediate family members*
cumulative gpa requirement
Applicants must have a current cumulative (unweighted) GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
*Spouses, children, step children, adopted children, grandchildren and great grandchildren
**Students must apply for Collin College admission and have an active student email account
what you'll need
scholarship application checklist
Completed Application
Fill out the entire online application. Incomplete applications will not be approved.
500 Word Essay
500 words is the minimum. *Important: Essay MUST mention the Marine Corps League
disqualifications
ineligible students
We are unable to approve scholarship applications for applicants if one or more of the following is true: