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Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS FOUNDATION

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:

  • Service members and veterans

  • Active duty and Reserves

  • Must be in rank of E-5 and below

  • Student veterans pursuing education
  • Award Details:

  • Up to $5,000 of assistance per semester

  • Up to $5,000 per family per semester

  • No repayment required (grants, not loans)
  • 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:

  • Visit local Sport Clips location

  • SportClips.com/hero

  • vfw.org/Scholarship
  • 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)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    veteranseducation

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