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Special Operations Warrior Foundation Scholarship

Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Award Amount

Full tuition

Full academic scholarship including tuition, books, fees

Annual Deadline

Rolling

Renewable

Yes

About This Scholarship

SOWF provides full scholarship assistance to surviving children of all active duty SOF personnel who die in operational or training missions. Has provided over $10 million in scholarships. Covers Army SF, Rangers, Delta, SEALs, MARSOC, AFSOC, and all other SOF components.

Eligibility Requirements

Branches

All Branches

Who Can Apply

Dependent Child

Children of Special Operations Forces personnel killed in an operational mission or training accident.

GI Bill Compatibility

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Compatibility with GI Bill depends on your specific situation. Speak with your School Certifying Official before accepting this award.

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Application Tips

If you lost a Special Operations parent, this is the primary scholarship to pursue. SOWF staff will help navigate all options.

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Information verified 2026-01-10 · Amounts and deadlines are subject to change · Always confirm details at the official application URL

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