Anchor Scholarship Foundation

In 1980, the SURFLANT Scholarship Foundation was chartered by the Commander, Naval Surface Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet Officer’s Wives Club to provide financial assistance to academically qualified dependents of current and former members of the Naval Surface Forces, Atlantic. Through increased donations over the years, the support of Fleet personnel, and successful fundraising events by various spouse clubs and Chief Petty Officers Associations, the Foundation has grown from four $500.00 scholarships awarded in 1981 to forty-two (42) scholarships in 2010. These scholarships recognize deserving and gifted children and spouses with high academic and character standards, all facing the unique challenges of Navy dependents.

With its growth and success, the time had come to expand the Foundation to include the Naval Surface Forces, Pacific, which did not have a similar scholarship program. On July 1, 2004 the SURFLANT Scholarship Foundation was re-chartered to encompass both commands and provide scholarship opportunities for all Naval Surface Force dependents. The Foundation is now called the Anchor Scholarship Foundation.