Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000 per semester
Deadline
April 30, 2026
22 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship
Overview: Educational support program for service members and veterans to help cover tuition and fees, allowing them to focus on studies without financial stress.
Background: Veteran-founded Sport Clips launched the Help A Hero Scholarship program in 2013 to be administered by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The program is administered in partnership with Student Veterans of America. As of 2025, the program has awarded $15.8 million in scholarships to more than 3,227 student veterans.
Geographic Scope: United States and Canada (Sport Clips locations)
Eligibility:
Award Details:
Focus: Educational goals and reducing financial burden of tuition and fees for post-military careers, particularly when G.I. Bill funds are exhausted.
Contact Information:
Supporters: Sport Clips Haircuts (primary funder), Student Veterans of America, direct donations from Sport Clips store owners, stylists, clients, and product partners (Direct Beauty Express, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Sexy Hair, Gibs Grooming, Actiiv, American Crew).
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Period: Open now through April 30 annually
How to Apply:
1. Visit SportClips.com/hero
2. Visit vfw.org/Scholarship
3. Visit your local Sport Clips location for assistance
Application Format: Online application (specific details not provided in source material)
Required Materials: Not specified in source material
Award Frequency: Per semester (spring and fall cycles)
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