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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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We send warm wishes to all our Orion Military Scholars for a safe and cozy winter break! 

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We extend our sincere gratitude to the Newport Navy Choristers for graciously allowing Orion Military Scholars to be the esteemed beneficiaries of your exceptional concert. We also express our deepest appreciation to Sarah Monahan for your invaluable
May all those celebrating Hanukkah have a joyous and radiant holiday, filled with love and light!
Tonight's the night! Come listen to the incredible Newport Navy Choristers and support Orion Military Scholars!

Francis Molinari got to join some of the Choristers on the Bruce Newbury's talk of the town. Have a listen to their interview and learn m
Don’t forget! Tomorrow promises to be an enjoyable evening as we listen to the magnificent Newport Navy Choristers and support the Orion Military Scholars! Tickets can be purchased at the door or at: https://www.orionmilitary.org/concert-ticket
Our Board Chairman, Benjamin Backsmeier, was recently recognized by the esteemed Chicago Booth School of Business. He has been an invaluable asset to Orion, and we are fortunate to have him as our board leader.

https://www.chicagobooth.edu/why-booth
Give the gift of stability and exceptional education to a military child!
Moving can be challenging, especially for adolescents. Boarding schools provide stability for military teens, even when their families have to relocate. Orion Military Scholars aims to make this stability a reality for military children who might not
Military children are required to move three times more than their civilian counterparts. They change schools frequently, 6 to 9 times on average before they graduate. This causes not only educational disruption, but emotional stress as well. 

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Military children often experience frequent moves and deployed parents, which can lead to higher stress levels compared to civilian peers. Stabilizing during their high school years can help alleviate some of this stress. Orion Military Scholars aims
Orion Military Scholars aims to provide stability for military-connected children. Military children face unique challenges compared to their civilian counterparts. Deployed parents, in particular, increase the risk of anxiety and depression in child
Giving Tuesday is coming up on December 2nd! Follow our stories and feed to learn more!

With approximately half of the 1.4 million Americans serving in our active-duty armed services, there are many children forced to move every few years. This lead
Orion Military Scholars is thankful for our family, friends, and supporters. 

Happy Thanksgiving!
Don't forget to have a listen to The Strategerist podcast featuring Lisa and Francis Molinari. 

 www.bushcenter.org/publications/stability-and-education-for-military-kids-lisa-and-francis-molinari

Learn more about Orion Military Scholars: https://w
We've been busy here at Orion Military Scholars! Newport Navy Choristers are hosting Christmas in Song  concert and Orion will be the beneficiaries! Francis Molinari was invited to speak on East Bay Today. See the interview at: https://www.youtube.co
A huge thank you to our sponsor of our 5 year celebration. First Command Educational Foundation and E3n. Their support has been immeasurable!

#orionmilitaryscholarships #militaryteens #militaryfamilies #militarymoves #pcsmove #stability #boardingsch
Continuing with updates from our incredible seniors! Amelon R., a senior at St. George's participated in national signing day, officially committing to sail at Fordham University and further her studies at their business school. Also is a photo of Am
How awesome is Orion Scholar, Toby N. Here he is being honored during the senior night football game at St. Andrew's. Not only was he quarterback, but team captain as well.
Vivian S, a current Orion Military Scholar, gave a deeply touching and genuine speech on the opportunities that attending boarding school has given her. 

"This opportunity changed my life, and I genuinely and literally don’t know where I
Many thanks to the parents of Gabriel M. and Abraham M. They attended our celebration and presented a heartfelt testimonial of how Orion Military Scholars has impacted their lives.