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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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announcementsLisa MolinariOctober 19, 2022applications
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.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Command Education Foundation Partner to Orion
 

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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In response to the President's January "Educational Freedom and Opportunity" order asking the DoD to explore ways that military families could use DoD funds to pay for "private, faith-based, or public charter schools,” the DoD sa
Hargrave Military Academy focuses on a unique, structured, disciplined environment to develop well-rounded individuals in a holistic way.They offer a college-preparatory program with small class sizes. A strong emphasis on leadership, military struct
ONE WEEK! Our application window opens next week! Now is the time to start looking more into the application process. If you have any questions, reach out! We'd be happy to help!

For more information check out our website: https://www.orionmilitary.
Next up in the School Spotlight Series is Portsmouth Abbey School. This school emphasizes academic rigor and spiritual growth while upholding Catholic values and Benedictine traditions. It is known for its strong sense of community, encouraging stude
St. Andrew's School is well known for its emphasis on personalized learning. The school provides a supportive environment for students to explore their interests, build confidence and develop leadership skills. 

Interested in learning more about St.
Do not forget! Our application window opens in two weeks! Now is the time to start looking more into the application process. If you have any questions, reach out! We'd be happy to help!

For more information check out our website: https://www.orionm
The Lawrenceville School has a unique approach to learning. They are renowned for their use of the Harkness method. This method is based on students participating in large table discussions fostering learning and critical thinking. Lawrenceville aims
The Madeira School is an all-girls boarding school near Washington, D.C. With strong academics, a top equestrian program, and a focus on leadership, Madeira empowers students in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Want to learn more about Madeir
Application Window is open 01 August through 15 November. Do you think boarding school could be a good fit for you or your military child? Check out our website for more info regarding our applications and process.
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Up next for the School Spotlight Series is Episcopal High School located in Alexandria, VA, near Washington, DC. Episcopal is a 100% boarding school of approximately 440 students. It boasts a strong focus on liberal arts and sciences. With it's stron
Today's School Spotlight is on Tilton School. Located in beautiful New Hampshire, Tilton is a coeducational college preparatory school. Known for it's unique and student-centered curriculum. Tilton emphasizes five essential skills: collaboration, com
Wishing all the Orion Military Scholarships family a wonderful and safe Independence Day!
St. George's School is located in picturesque Middletown, Rhode Island. St. George's strives to give students the space to discover and grow their own unique gifts and use them to become constructive leaders.

Want to learn more about St. George's Sc
Cate School, located along the Pacific Coast, is a wonderful blend of East Coast tradition in a West Coast atmosphere. With a focus on scholarship, commitment, companionship and service to develop, Cate School graduates are articulate and independent
Mercersburg Academy is a co-ed college preparatory boarding and day school located in beautiful Pennsylvania. Mercersburg believes in transformational education to develop students into college prepared and global focused individuals. 

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Interested in learning more about our Member Schools and what they each offer? Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be focusing on our School Spotlight Series. Following along will be a great opportunity to learn more about all of the pheno
"A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely." -Emile Gaboriau

Today, and every day, Orion Military Scholars honor and thank our father's. Thank you for making all those in the Orion Family who we are today.

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June 14, 2025 is the 250th Birthday of the United States Army. Today, Orion Military Scholars is taking a moment to remember and honor all those who have answered the call to service in support of our nation.
Orion Military Scholars Graduate Where Are They Now?

Some of you may remember posts of Riley E., an Orion Military Scholars 2024 Graduate. 

He recently completed his first year at Florida Institute of Technology! He participated in ROTC, clubs and
"They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate." -President Franklin D. Roosevelt