Since 1984, the Cape Canaveral Chapter of The Military Officers Association of America (MOAACC) has proudly provided scholarship grants to descendants and wards of active duty or retired members of the Uniformed Services of the United States. Eligible individuals include Regular, National Guard, or Reserve enlisted and officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, NOAA, or USPHS.


The quantity and value of scholarships vary each year. Notable awards include 12 scholarships at $3,500 in 2007, 10 at $3,500 in 2008, and 10 at $3,000 annually from 2009 to 2016. From 2020 to 2023, we awarded 10+ scholarships at $5,000 each, and in 2024 and 2025, we awarded eleven scholarships at $7,000 and $7,500, respectively.


Over the span of 42 years, from 1984 to 2025, the MOAACC Scholarship Corporation has awarded a total of $1,069,500 to 327 students attending 85 different colleges nationwide. To view a list of all scholarship recipients, click here.


The MOAACC Scholarship Corporation is a 501(c)(3) charity with the TIN: 59-3563724. All donations are tax deductible and the MOAACC Scholarship Corporation will provide a letter showing the name of the charity, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the contribution to all donors. Please donate online (button above) or mail your donations to:


MOAACC Scholarship Fund

P.O. Box 254708

Patrick SFB, FL 32925-4708

Scholarship Eligibility

a) If you’ve previously received our scholarship, you are NOT eligible to receive it again.

b) High school students and college freshmen are NOT eligible.

c) Applications will only be accepted from 15 April to 15 June.

You must be able to answer YES to each question below to be eligible:

  1. Will you be considered a college sophomore, junior or senior, a graduate or doctoral degree student in the upcoming fall semester?
  2. Are you a descendant or ward of a currently serving active duty or retired member of the Uniformed Services of the United States, (includes Regular, National Guard or Reserve enlisted and officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, NOAA or USPHS) OR are you a descendant or ward of a deceased member of the Uniformed Services of the U.S., who died while on active duty or in retired status, OR are you a descendant or ward of a current member (or was, if deceased) of the Military Officers Association of America Cape Canaveral Chapter?
  3. Is your sponsor/student a legal resident of Brevard County Florida OR are you a descendant or ward of a current or deceased member of the MOAA Cape Canaveral Chapter?
  4. Are you accepted by an accredited college or university as a full time student (minimum 12 semester credit hours or the equivalent) in a program leading to a baccalaureate degree or enrolled in graduate or doctoral studies as a part-time or full-time student in a program leading to a graduate or doctoral degree.

Application

The Scholarship Selection Committee accepts applications starting on 15 April of each year. The deadline for submission of applications is 15 June. Late applications will not be accepted! Scholarships are presented at the monthly MOAACC Luncheon in July. The recipient is a guest of the Chapter and any family or friends are welcome at the regular price of $25.00 per person. If the recipient cannot attend, one family member may accept for her/him with no charge for the lunch.

The MOAACC 2025 Scholarship Application Process is Officially Closed. Check back April 15, 2026.

Donors

DONATIONS TO THE MOAACC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The mission of the MOAACC Scholarship Corporation is clear and ambitious: to establish a sustainable scholarship fund of at least $1,000,000 through donations and prudent investments. This endowment will enable the annual award of at least ten (10) scholarships of $5,000 each to deserving students—young men and women who demonstrate the potential to become the future leaders of our nation.  Achieving this goal requires the continued support and generosity of our members, partners, and community.

How You Can Make an Impact

  • Honor Someone Special – “In Honor Of”
    Celebrate the people who matter most in your life by making a donation in their name. Contributions can be made year-round to recognize occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, personal achievements, or simply to express appreciation. These meaningful gestures not only honor your loved ones but also support the educational aspirations of deserving students.
  • Remember Loved Ones – “In Memory Of”
    Honor the legacy of family members, friends, and colleagues through memorial contributions. Donations “in lieu of flowers” or annual remembrance gifts provide a lasting tribute while helping to shape the future through education.
  • Support the Annual Scholarship Fund Drive
    Our scholarship fund drive is active year-round. Every contribution—large or small—combines with the generosity of others to ensure that the MOAACC Scholarship Corporation can continue awarding impactful scholarships to highly qualified students. Your support directly contributes to developing the next generation of leaders.

Donors contributing $500 or more will be recognized as special guests at the annual July Scholarship Luncheon.

Scholarship donation levels & benefits are as follows:

Distinguished Donor Benefits

Be our guest at the next July scholarship luncheon.

Present a one-time scholarship grant in the donor’s name to a winning student at the July scholarship luncheon.


Receive a Distinguished Donor certificate. Have the donor’s name engraved on the Distinguished Donors plaque displayed at many MOAACC Chapter events and be prominently displayed on our website here.


Be our guest at various social activities held by the scholarship corporation for one year.

Distinguished Donors (over $1,000)

Named Donor Benefits

You can become a ‘Named Scholarship’ donor by donating $10,000 or more. A Named Scholarship donor will be recognized as below.
Be our guest at every July scholarship luncheon.
Present a scholarship grant in the donor’s name to a winning student at every July scholarship luncheon.
Receive a Named Scholarship Donor certificate.
Receive a Named Scholarship trophy.
Have the donor’s name engraved on the Named Scholarship Donor plaque displayed at many MOAACC chapter events and be prominently displayed on our website here.
Be our guest at various social activities held by the scholarship corporation.

The MOAACC Scholarship Corporation is a 501(c)(3) charity with the TIN: 59-3563724. All donations are tax deductible and the MOAACC Scholarship Corporation will provide a letter showing the name of the charity, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the contribution to all donors. Please donate online (button above) or mail your donations to:


MOAACC Scholarship Fund

P.O. Box 254708

Patrick AFB, FL 32925-4708

Committees and Members

SCHOLARSHIP CORPORATION

PRESIDENT
VADM Don Hagen, USN Ret


SECRETARY
CAPT Arnold Lim, USN Ret


TREASURER
Colonel Brent Baysinger, USAF Ret
VACANT, Assistant Treasurer


BOARD MEMBERS
Colonel Gary Eppler, USAF Ret
LCDR Daniel Levy, USN Fmr
COL Michael J Schroeder, USA Ret
Lt Col Michael Jaeger, USAF Ret

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE
CAPT Scott Hartley, USN Ret - Chairperson
COL Michael J Schroeder, USA Ret
LTC Robert Sears, USA Ret
CAPT Arnold Lim, USN Ret
Lt Col Michael Jaeger, USAF, Ret
CPT Mike Broski, USA, Fmr
Colonel Gary Eppler, USAF, Ret


SCHOLARSHIP DONOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE
LCDR Dan A. Levy, USN - Chairman

MOAA National, the various State Councils and their affiliate chapters, including the Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral (MOAACC), are all nonpartisan organizations.