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Press Release: Portsmouth Abbey School and Orion Military Scholars Program redouble efforts to help military children
Press Release: Portsmouth Abbey School and Orion Military Scholars Program redouble efforts to help military children

Portsmouth Abbey School, a Benedictine boarding school on 525 scenic wooded acres on the Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, has partnered with Orion Military Scholarship Fund, Inc., to offer military children the opportunity to experience four years of uninterrupted education.

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Lisa MolinariNovember 21, 2023
Press Release: Orme joins Orion Military Scholars’ network of boarding schools supporting military families
Press Release: Orme joins Orion Military Scholars’ network of boarding schools supporting military families

The Orme School has partnered with Orion Military Scholarship Fund, Inc. to offer military children the opportunity to attend boarding school through a combination of merit-based scholarship funding and financial aid.

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Lisa MolinariSeptember 24, 2023
2023 Orion Scholar writes about boarding school for Bloom Military Teens
2023 Orion Scholar writes about boarding school for Bloom Military Teens

“I probably would've attended three to four high schools… . This is where my story changes

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Lisa MolinariSeptember 13, 2023
Press Release: Third group of military teens enroll in top US boarding schools through nonprofit Orion Military Scholarships
Press Release: Third group of military teens enroll in top US boarding schools through nonprofit Orion Military Scholarships

Third group of military teens enroll in top US boarding schools through nonprofit Orion Military Scholarships

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Lisa MolinariMay 28, 2023
First Command Educational Foundation and Orion Military Scholarships partner to help military families
First Command Educational Foundation and Orion Military Scholarships partner to help military families

Orion Military Scholarships and First Command Educational Foundation have partnered to give funding to military kids!

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Lisa MolinariMarch 29, 2023
Press Release: Salisbury Joins Orion's Network of Schools Supporting Military Families
Press Release: Salisbury Joins Orion's Network of Schools Supporting Military Families

Salisbury School of Connecticut has partnered with Orion Military Scholarship Fund, Inc. to offer military children the opportunity to attend boarding school for stable, uninterrupted high school experiences.

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Lisa MolinariNovember 7, 2022salisbury school
Press Release: Orion and Hargrave Partner to Support Military Families
Press Release: Orion and Hargrave Partner to Support Military Families

Orion Military Scholarships and Hargrave Military Academy have partnered to offer stable high school experiences to military children.

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Lisa MolinariOctober 24, 2022
2022 Orion Military Scholarship Application Season OPEN!
2022 Orion Military Scholarship Application Season OPEN!

On September 1, 2022, Orion Military Scholarship Fund opened its third annual application season for scholarships for boarding school enrollment beginning in the Fall of 2023.

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Press Release: Five Military Children Selected to Receive Orion Scholarships  to Boarding Schools in 2022
Press Release: Five Military Children Selected to Receive Orion Scholarships to Boarding Schools in 2022

This spring, five teenagers from active duty U.S. military families will receive scholarships to attend select boarding schools through a Rhode Island-based charity organization, Orion Military Scholarship Fund, Inc.

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Lisa MolinariJune 1, 2022
Orion's President chosen to lead Hargrave Military Academy
Orion's President chosen to lead Hargrave Military Academy
Lisa MolinariJanuary 12, 2022
MCEC Podcast Featuring Orion Scholar Riley E!
MCEC Podcast Featuring Orion Scholar Riley E!

MCEC releases a second podcast about Orion Military Scholarship program, featuring Orion Scholar Riley E!

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Lisa MolinariNovember 12, 2021
2021 Orion Scholarship Application Season OPEN!
2021 Orion Scholarship Application Season OPEN!

Now through December 1st, children of active duty military families can apply for scholarships to boarding school for stable high school experiences.

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Lisa MolinariSeptember 20, 2021Orion Military Scholarship Fund, Inc.
PRESS RELEASE:  Six Military Children First Selected for Boarding School Scholarships  Through Orion Military Scholarship Program
PRESS RELEASE: Six Military Children First Selected for Boarding School Scholarships Through Orion Military Scholarship Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — June 1, 2021

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Lisa MolinariMay 26, 2021
Orion Partners with New Day USA Foundation to Give Scholarships to JROTC Applicants
Orion Partners with New Day USA Foundation to Give Scholarships to JROTC Applicants

Orion Military Scholarship Fund has partnered with the philanthropy arm of New Day USA to provide scholarship funding to JROTC students who are children of active duty military families and will attend an Orion member school.

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Lisa MolinariApril 12, 2021
Orion Partners with The Association of Boarding Schools
Orion Partners with The Association of Boarding Schools

In early May, Orion formed partnerships with two military-connected organizations, Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) and Blue Star Families (BSF). And recently, Orion has connected with The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)…

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Lisa MolinariJuly 20, 2020
Orion Military Scholarship Program Featured on MCEC Podcast
Orion Military Scholarship Program Featured on MCEC Podcast

On the July 9th episode of the Military Child Education Coalition’s “For the Sake of the Child” podcast, Orion’s leadership team spoke with host Tina Barber…

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Lisa MolinariJuly 20, 2020
Orion Partners with MCEC and Blue Star Families
Orion Partners with MCEC and Blue Star Families

During the COVID-19 crisis, Orion Military Scholarship Fund has partnered with two other national military-connected organizations…

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Lisa MolinariMay 11, 2020
Orion Military Scholarship Fund, Inc. Receives IRS Tax-Exempt Status
Orion Military Scholarship Fund, Inc. Receives IRS Tax-Exempt Status

The Board of Directors of Orion Military Scholarship Fund, Inc. is proud to announce…

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Lisa MolinariApril 5, 2020Orion Military Scholarships

Orion is grateful for its partners in education, fundraising, and the military, who steadfastly support Orion’s mission to provide military children with stable, uninterrupted educational opportunities.

 

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Orion Military Scholarship Fund, Inc. is a Delaware nonprofit corporation headquartered in Rhode Island. Orion is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity. All donations to Orion are tax deductible.

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Join us for the Orion Military Scholars Legacy of Liberty Gala on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the historic New York Yacht Club.

This special evening will bring together supporters, partners, and advocates committed to one mission: providing milita
Congratulations to our 2026 Orion Scholar graduates! As military connected students, your resilience, leadership, and commitment to education through constant change and transition are truly inspiring. Access to stable educational opportunities can m
School Spotlight: St. George’s School

Located in Middletown, Rhode Island, St. George’s School sits on a scenic campus overlooking
the Atlantic Ocean, known as “The Hilltop.” This unique coastal setting provides students with
This Memorial Day, Orion Military Scholars honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Their legacy lives on in all we do.

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At Orion Military Scholars, we believe every military child carries a story of resilience, adaptability, and strength. Watching our scholars grow into confident leaders while embracing their unique journeys is the reason this program exists. We are p
Military children face constant change and sacrifice, but every child deserves access to stable educational opportunities and the support needed to succeed. Your donation to Orion Military Scholars helps provide resources, opportunity, and a brighter
School Spotlight: Mercersburg Academy

Founded in 1836, Mercersburg Academy is a coeducational college preparatory boarding and day
school located in Pennsylvania’s Cumberland Valley, near the U.S. Army War College. With a long-standing history
Aideen O. attends St. Andrew’s School as a member of the Class of 2029. As a Navy-connected student, Aideen is grateful for the opportunities made possible through the Orion Scholarship.

At St. Andrew’s, Aideen is actively involved in bo
This Mother’s Day, we recognize the strength, sacrifice, and unwavering support of the mothers behind our Orion Military Scholars. Your encouragement, guidance, and dedication make it possible for these scholars to pursue their goals and grow i
Orion Military Scholars is built on the belief that when students are surrounded by the right support system, they are able to grow into confident leaders and make a lasting impact in their communities. Through connection, mentorship, and opportunity
Growing up in a military family means learning strength through every goodbye and finding joy in moments like this when we are finally together again. Programs like Orion Military Scholars give military children the opportunity to have a stable place
School Spotlight: Tilton School

Founded in 1845 in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, Tilton School is a coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school known for its student-centered approach to learning. With a 6:1 student-to-fac
During deployments, changes in routine and long periods of separation can make it harder for military kids to stay focused and feel secure. Access to consistent educational support can help them stay on track and build resilience.

Support Orion Mili
Abraham M. attends St. Andrew’s School in Delaware as a member of the Class of 2029. As the son of a United States Air Force servicemember, he has embraced the opportunities that come with being an Orion Military Scholar.

During his freshman y
Being a military child means growing up in a world that is always changing. New places new schools new faces and new beginnings.

Through every move and every goodbye they build resilience adaptability and independence. They learn how to connect quic
At Orion Military Scholars, we see how the strength built through military life carries into education. Resilience, discipline, and adaptability shape our students into confident learners and future leaders ready to make an impact.

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School Spotlight: The Madeira School

Founded in 1906, The Madeira School is an all-girls boarding and day school located on a 376-acre campus along the Potomac River, just outside Washington, D.C. With an average class size of 12 and a 4:1 student-t
Purple is more than a color this month it is a symbol of strength connection and resilience across every branch of service. Recognized since the 1980s as a way to represent all military branches combined, purple reflects the unity of military familie
Behind every move is a student learning to adapt, grow, and start over again. Orion Military Scholars helps create stability during those transitions by giving military connected students the opportunity to attend top boarding schools, providing a co
Vivian S. attends St. Andrew’s School as a member of the Class of 2027. As the daughter of a U.S. Army servicemember, she understands the challenges of growing up in a constantly changing environment.

At St. Andrew’s, Vivian has found bo