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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.

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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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More photos checking in with some of our current scholars.

The parents of McKayla K. and Michael K. attended parents weekend at Cate School.

Orion Board Members Eric and Krista Peterson visited with scholar Ella Q. at Lawrenceville School.

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Let's check in with some of our current scholars!

Callen M. has been thriving at Hargrave Military Academy. His mom was able to attend Parents Weekend at the school. 

Brothers Gabriel M. and Abraham M. have been enjoying spending time together at S
Attending boarding school is a monumental decision. Our Scholars and their families have been able to thrive giving their military connected children a stable high school career. 

Apply today: https://www.orionmilitary.org/application

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Part of our time at the George W. Bush Presidential Institute included an interview with the Strategerist podcast! It will be available at the end of the month. Be sure to check it out to learn even more about Orion Military Scholars!

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We had an exciting meeting and tour with Jason Galui, Director of Veterans and Military Families at the George W. Bush Presidential Institute in Dallas, Texas. Be sure to stay tuned to see what else we have in store for this whirlwind tour of ours.
Next on our tour to spread the word about Orion, we had a chance to meet with First Command Educational Foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. They one of our amazing partners who help military-connected individuals pursue their educational dreams. 

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Next up was Boston, Massachusetts. Marty Guay, one of our board members, and his wife Ann hosted a lovely intimate wine tasting. We always love sharing our experiences with teen military children and how Orion can help them stay stable during their h
Orion’s first stop on our whirlwind tour was the concrete jungle of New York City! We had a lovely dinner at the New York Yacht Club, a cozy little place with a beautiful view. We can’t wait to see what exciting opportunities this wonderf
Orion has been diligently on tour, spreading awareness about Orion Military Scholars and our commitment to supporting military-connected children during their high school years. Stay tuned to discover where our stops took us!

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Each of the incredible schools in our consortium has something unique to offer our scholars. We believe each of our scholars will find the best place to call home during their high school years! 

Interested in checking out any of our amazing schools
Today is the 78th Birthday of the United States Air Force!  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.
To finish our School Spotlight Series, we have Deerfield Academy located in beautiful Deerfield, MA. Deerfield boasts a strong sense of community created from supportive residential life, family-style dinners and many tradition. The Deerfield Door is
More great photos from some of our current Orion Scholars moving in for the 2025-2026 school year. We wish all of our scholars best wishes for a wonderful start to school and easy transition for those attending boarding school for the first time!

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Midland School is one of the newest schools to join Orion Military Scholars. Located in Los Olivos, California, Midland School is located on a beautiful 2,860 acre campus. With a focus on experiential and community-focused education and lifestyle, Mi
Up next for the spotlight on the newest schools to join our consortium is Culver Academies. Culver has a unique structure with Culver Girls Academy and Culver Military Academy. Focusing on their foundational values of Duty, Honor, Truth and Service,
Orion is happy to highlight one of our newest schools to join our consortium. Western Reserve Academy is a beautiful and vibrant community located in Hudson, Ohio. They offer distinctive programs providing students with advanced research opportunitie
Orion Military Scholars is growing!! We are happy to announce four new incredible schools have joined our consortium. Western Reserve Academy, Culver Academies, Midland School, and Deerfield Academy. Follow along for the next few days and learn more
Orion Military Scholars are ready for the 2025-2026 school year! Students have started moving in at some of our member schools! 

Photo 1: Peter W. & Chip W. are all moved in and ready at Episcopal School.
Photo 2: Callen M. is ready to go at Har
The school year is quickly approaching! Here is some advice given to our scholars and families at our recent Orion Military Scholars bootcamp. This advice may be for boarding schools, but it is great advice for military students of all ages!

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