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2026 USS Indianapolis/Gwinn "Angel Scholarship"


HONORING THEIR LEGACY, INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE


Scholarship 2026 poster for descendants of USS Indianapolis crew. Apply at GTRCF.org by March 31, 2026. Patriotic theme and ship silhouette.

You are invited to apply for the 2026 USS Indianapolis/Gwinn "Angel" Scholarship! This annual award preserves the incredible legacy of the WWII cruiser and honors the pilot who led the rescue effort, Wilbur Charles Gwinn.


If you are a descendant of a survivor, lost-at-sea crew member, rescue personnel, or other significant part of USS Indianapolis’s legacy, you may be eligible to apply.



  • Application Period: Feb 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026



  • Requirements: Must be a high school senior or current college student in good academic standing (3.0+ GPA preferred), willing to research history and write original essays (no AI!).


  • Applicants must have a commitment to researching the ship's history and writing essays that are entirely original in composition.


  • Relying on AI tools to compose essays is unacceptable and will lead to disqualification. 

 
 
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