Military Scholarships

Military Scholarship Application Process

Application Portal: fohscholarships.communityforce.com

Timeline:
1. February 1 - Application window opens at 9:00 AM EST
2. March 15 - Midpoint reminder
3. March 31 - Application window closes at 6:00 PM EST (extended to first business day if weekend)
4. Mid-July - Award offer/denial notifications emailed
5. Shortly after notifications - Scholarship Acceptance/Check-in 1 portal opens
6. September 15 - Scholarship Acceptance/Check-in 1 deadline

Steps to Apply:

1. Create Account
- Go to fohscholarships.communityforce.com
- Create one account per email address
- Can create multiple student applications under one account

2. Complete Application Form
- All application information submitted through online portal only
- Documentation NOT accepted via US mail, fax, email, or phone
- Select scholarship type: Higher Education or Children's Fund (Private School/Tutoring)
- Name each application by student for tracking

3. Gather Required Documentation
- Proof of relation to service member
- Military service information/VA eligibility letter
- Official transcripts (for Higher Education: two most recent terms showing 2.0+ GPA)
- School enrollment/acceptance letter
- Itemized tuition statement (current month for private school)
- FAFSA completion (highly recommended)
- Current month school bill/invoice

4. Submit Application
- All documents uploaded through portal
- Submit completed application by March 31 deadline
- Multiple student applications can be submitted under one account

5. Award Notification & Acceptance
- Award or denial notification sent via email (mid-July)
- If awarded, accept scholarship offer through Scholarship Acceptance/Check-in 1
- Upload required school documentation for acceptance
- Deadline: September 15

6. Funding Process
- After acceptance and documentation review, school receives check
- 4-6 week processing time after check-in submission
- Checks mailed via USPS first-class mail
- Checks written by Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF), not Folds of Honor directly

Required Materials by Education Type:

Higher Education:

Proof of relation to service member

VA eligibility letter or military service documentation

Official transcripts (two most recent terms, 2.0+ GPA required)

Enrollment verification letter

Current school account balance/bill

FAFSA SAR or confirmation

Private School (Children's Fund):

Proof of relation to service member

Military service information

School enrollment/acceptance letter

Current month itemized tuition statement

School accreditation verification

Tutoring (Children's Fund):

Proof of relation to service member

Military service information

Tutoring business information

Current itemized invoice/billing statement

Business registration/accreditation documentation

Application Portal Features:

Dashboard to track application status

Award Status Information section with payment details

Check-in process to update school changes

Document upload capability with examples

Multiple application tracking

Important Notes:

Applicants must reapply each year

Documents cannot be verified by phone or email before review

If school changes after application, must update in Check-in section

If offered scholarship with Future Use, email [email protected] to activate with new Higher Education application

Incomplete or incorrect documentation delays payment