Educational Scholarships - College or Technical/Trade School Scholarship Grant

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The Folded Flag Foundation

Foundation Grants for Veterans Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

For post-secondary or graduate level students: VA letter of eligibility for funding – Chapter 33 Fry Scholarship or Chapter 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance

Other requirements

Eligible recipients must be the spouse (all ages) or child (under the age of 26) of:A member of the U.S. military who died as a result of hostile action or in an accident related to U.S. combat operations.
An employee of the U.S. government who died as a result of hostile action or in an accident related to U.S. combat operations.
While we welcome children under the age of 18 in The Folded Flag Foundation scholarship program, we require a parent or guardian to complete and submit the scholarship application form on behalf of the child.
Proof of Eligibility:

Overview

The Folded Flag Foundation offers educational scholarships for college-bound spouses and children of U.S. military members and government employees who died due to combat-related incidents. This program supports tuition, fees, and living expenses for eligible applicants under 26 years old. It aims to assist families in achieving educational goals while navigating the challenges of loss. The scholarships cover various educational expenses, ensuring access to both college and technical training opportunities.

For college-bound spouses and children, The Folded Flag Foundation provides scholarships and educational grants to cover tuition and fees, books, computers, living expenses (to include child care for students with young children), tutoring, test preparation services and career preparation expenses (internships, resume writing workshops, interview preparation training, etc.). “College-bound” refers to public and private colleges and universities, as well as technical institutes and trade/vocational schools.

Eligibility

Eligible recipients must be the spouse (all ages) or child (under the age of 26) of:A member of the U.S. military who died as a result of hostile action or in an accident related to U.S. combat operations.
An employee of the U.S. government who died as a result of hostile action or in an accident related to U.S. combat operations.While we welcome children under the age of 18 in The Folded Flag Foundation scholarship program, we require a parent or guardian to complete and submit the scholarship application form on behalf of the child.Proof of Eligibility:

Fallen Family Member’s Death Certificate or DD1300 Casualty ReportFor deaths after discharge from service resulting from combat-sustained injury or illness:
VA determination letter of service-connected disability
VA letter confirming death related to service-connected disability

Birth Certificate, Adoption Paperwork or Marriage Certificate showing applicant’s legal next of kin relationship to Fallen Family Member prior to date of deathFor post-secondary or graduate level students: VA letter of eligibility for funding – Chapter 33 Fry Scholarship or Chapter 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance