Folds of Honor Higher Education Scholarship
Direct application
$5,000
Eligibility
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
Spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. service members pursuing higher education may apply for Folds of Honor scholarships.
Awards up to $5,000 per year are granted based on unmet financial need, not to exceed $2,500 per term for full-time students ($1,250 for part-time). Recipients must reapply annually.
Apply February 1 through March 31 through the online portal. Submit transcripts, tuition statements, and supporting documents. Higher education applicants must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA for the two most recent academic terms.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Transcripts
- Tuition statements
- Proof of dependency, such as a certified birth certificate or dependent military ID
- Service documentation (DD1300 or DD214)
- VA Benefit Summary Letter showing service-connected disability
- Supporting documents
- Online application and essays
- Dependent of a fallen or disabled U.S. service member (proof of dependency: certified birth certificate or dependent military ID)
- Proof of service documentation (DD1300/DD214) and VA Benefit Summary Letter showing service-connected disability
- Must maintain above a 2.0 term GPA if currently enrolled
- Demographic and household income information
- Required electronic signature
- The scholarship is based on unmet financial need.
- Full-time recipients may receive up to $2,500 per term; part-time recipients may receive up to $1,250 per term.
- Recipients must reapply annually.