Military Scholarships

Focus: Educational scholarships for dependents and/or spouses of fallen or disabled U.S. service members

Geographic Scope: United States and U.S. Territories only

Eligibility

• Spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. service members
• Applicants must be able to provide official transcript showing 2.0 or higher term GPA for two most recent academic terms (for Higher Education)
• FAFSA completion strongly encouraged
• Must attend accredited or state-registered school/program

Award Details

• Amount: Up to $5,000 per academic year
• Payment cap: Not to exceed $2,500 per term (minimum $100 per term)
• Payment structure: Based on unmet need; if unmet need is less than $2,500, only actual need is disbursed
• Funds mailed directly to institution — not to awardee
• Remaining funds may be used in another payment term within same academic year

What They Fund

• Higher Education: tuition, fees, on-campus dormitory housing, meal plans, required textbooks
• Children's Fund (K-12): tuition, most fees, required textbooks, required school uniform pieces

What They Don't Fund

• Higher Education: off-campus housing, Greek housing, computers/accessories, special field/certification/license exams, student insurance, previous year charges, parking/transportation passes, sports tickets
• Children's Fund: curriculum materials (except required textbooks), PTO fees, sports uniforms/fees, music lessons
• Institutions outside U.S. and U.S. Territories

Contact

• Phone: (918) 274-4700
• Email: [email protected]
• Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Central Time
• Organization: Folds of Honor Foundation (501(c)(3)), TAX ID: 75-3240683
• Location: Oklahoma, US

Application Process

1. Application Window: February 1 – March 31 (annually)
   • If March 31 falls on a weekend, deadline extends to close of first business day following
2. Submission Requirements
   • All applications submitted through online portal only at fohscholarships.communityforce.com
   • Documentation NOT accepted via U.S. mail, fax, email, or phone
   • Create one account per applicant
   • One account can manage multiple students (separate application required for each child)
3. Required Documentation
   • Proof of relation to service member
   • Service member military information/VA eligibility letter
   • School information and accreditation verification
   • Official transcripts showing 2.0+ GPA for past two terms (Higher Education)
   • FAFSA completion strongly encouraged
4. Multi-Step Process
   • Complete and submit application through portal (Feb 1 – Mar 31)
   • Award notifications sent mid-July
   • Scholarship Acceptance/Check-in 1 opens shortly after award notification
   • Scholarship Acceptance/Check-in 1 deadline: September 15
   • Submit school invoice/documentation during check-in
   • Allow 4-6 weeks for check delivery after check-in submission
5. Important Notes
   • Reapply annually if seeking funds
   • If school changes after application, update in Scholarship Acceptance section (new school must be vetted before funds sent — delays payment)
   • Check status tracked on applicant dashboard under Award Status Information
   • Checks issued by Tulsa Community Foundation, not Folds of Honor
6. Payment Timeline
   • Award offer notifications: mid-July
   • Check printed within 2-3 business days of acceptance
   • Mailed via USPS first-class mail
   • Expected delivery: 4-6 weeks after check-in submission (if documentation complete)