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The Tailhook Educational Foundation

2025 Scholarships

The Tailhook Educational Foundation (TEF) is a California based 501(C)3 nonprofit organization.

TEF’s charter is to educate the public on United States Navy Carrier Aviation and its importance to our country's national security.

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TEF awards over 100 scholarships annually averaging more than $4,250 per grant with our top grant awarded at $20,000 per year. A number of our TEF grants are awarded to students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum. All TEF grants assist Naval Aviation legacy undergraduate students obtain a higher education.

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TEF scholarships are only made possible by the continued generosity of our individual and organizational donors.

Donations to TEF can be deductible as charitable contributions. 

The TEF Tax ID is: 33-00487778

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In 2025, 150 Naval Aviation legacy’s best and brightest students earned TEF scholarship grant awards.

Four of these scholarships were earned by previous or current USN or USMC Enlisted applicants.

Four of these scholarships were earned by Gold Star students who lost their parent-sponsor while they were still serving on active duty.

2025 Scholarships
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