Folds of Honor Military Scholarships: Honoring Sacrifice Through Education

When a military family sacrifices so much for our country, the journey doesn’t stop with service — it continues with opportunity. One organization working to bridge the gap between sacrifice and possibility is Folds of Honor, a nonprofit dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of U.S. military service members who have been killed or disabled while serving.

What are Folds of Honor Military Scholarships?

Folds of Honor offers financial support to military families so their loved ones can pursue educational goals. These scholarships are designed to help cover educational expenses by meeting unmet financial need, whether that’s college tuition, trade school, or private K–12 education.

Since 2007, the organization has awarded tens of thousands of scholarships totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, empowering students across all 50 states.

Who Qualifies?

The scholarships are available to:

• Spouses and dependent children of military service members who have fallen or been permanently disabled due to military service.

• Students of all grade levels (from K–12 to undergrad and beyond), including vocational and technical programs.

TWO TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1. Children’s Fund Scholarship: Covers K-12 private school or tutoring programs.
2. Higher Education Scholarships: College, trade school or technical training. 

Funds can be applied to:

• College or university tuition

• Technical or trade school programs

• Private school tuition

• Tutoring and educational expenses for K–12 students

Scholarship Amount & Application Details

• Applications are accepted each year between February 1 and March 31. If March 31 falls on a weekend, the deadline date will be extended to the close of the first business day following March 31.
• Scholarship awards are up to $5,000…not to exceed $2,500 (minimum payment of $100) per term. If, after submitting a check in it is determined that the awardee has an unmet need of less than $2,500, Folds of Honor will only disburse the student’s actual unmet need, based on their school account balance. Remaining funds will be retained by Folds of Honor and may be utilized by the student at another payment term within the same academic year.
• Applicants must reapply each year they are interested in receiving funds from Folds of Honor.
• All application information must be submitted through the Folds of Honor online portal.
• Documentation is not accepted via US mail, fax, email or over the phone.
• Offer or denial notifications will be sent in mid-July. All funds are mailed directly to the educational institution. No funds are sent directly to an awardee.

Tips For Applicants

• File the FAFSA early — it helps determine unmet need and is required for most scholarship consideration.

• Work with your school’s financial aid office or veterans services office to make sure you have accurate documentation.

**Learn more about Folds of Honor Scholarships, important dates, Faqs and Apply HERE 

Why It Matters

Folds of Honor doesn’t just provide money — it provides hope and opportunity. By supporting families who have lost or sacrificed alongside their service member, these scholarships help students pursue careers, build skills, and continue a legacy of service in their own lives.

Whether you’re guiding someone through the application or sharing this resource with a military family in need, Folds of Honor scholarships are a powerful way to invest in the next generation — empowering them to learn, grow, and succeed.

About folds of Honor

MEETING SACRIFICE WITH HOPE SINCE 2007. It began with Lt Col Dan Rooney’s flight home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. An F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, he became painfully aware of the realities families face when a loved one in uniform is fallen or disabled.

As his flight landed, the pilot announced they carried the remains of Corporal Brock Bucklin on board. Lt Col Rooney watched as Corporal Bucklin’s twin brother walked somberly alongside the flag-covered casket to meet his family on the tarmac. Among them was the deceased Corporal’s young son, Jacob.

Since that night, Lt Col Rooney has committed his life to rallying patriotic Americans and meeting sacrifice with hope through the Folds of Honor. Since 2007, we’ve provided life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military. And now, our mission expands to the families of America’s first responders. On our watch, those who protect our freedoms and our families will know they are not forgotten.

Watch the incredible documentary about Folds of Honor, how it started and their mission. 

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