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Folds of Honor Scholarship

Folds of Honor Foundation

Award Amount

Up to $5,000

$5,000 per year

Annual Deadline

Jan 31

January 31 annually

Renewable

Yes

About This Scholarship

Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service members. One of the largest veteran-family scholarship programs in the country, having awarded over $200 million in scholarships since 2007.

Eligibility Requirements

Branches

All Branches

Who Can Apply

VeteranDependent ChildSpouse

For spouses and dependents of fallen or disabled service members. Also available to veterans.

GI Bill Compatibility

GI Bill Stackable

This scholarship can be used simultaneously with your GI Bill benefits.

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Application Tips

Apply as early as possible — funding is competitive and awarded on a rolling basis. K-12 private school scholarships are also available, not just college.

Apply at Folds of Honor Foundation ↗

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Information verified 2026-01-15 · Amounts and deadlines are subject to change · Always confirm details at the official application URL

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