Spousal Educational Assistance Grant
Funding Amount
$1,000 per grant, maximum four grants
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Spousal Educational Assistance Grant
Funder: Special Forces Trust (SFT)
Overview: An educational assistance grant for spouses of active-duty Special Forces soldiers to support accredited educational pursuits.
- Award Amount: $1,000 per grant
- Maximum Awards: Up to four grants per spouse
- Geographic Scope: United States (NC-based organization)
- Application Deadline: No deadline; rolling/ongoing basis
Key Details
- Spouse of active-duty Special Forces soldier
- Planning to attend an accredited college, university, vocational school, or trade school
- Not eligible: Spouses attending non-accredited institutions
- Can apply for up to two grants per year (each for a separate term/semester)
Eligibility
- Educational expenses at accredited institutions
- Vocational and trade school programs
- College and university tuition
What They Fund
- Non-accredited educational institutions
What They Don't Fund
- Mailing Address: Special Forces Trust, P.O. Box 53, Southern Pines, NC 28388
- Office Address: 677 South Bennett Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387
- Phone: 910-725-7034
- Email: Info@sftrust.org
Contact Information
- Grant must be spent on education expenses
- At end of term/semester, provide verification of school attendance to SFT within 30 days
- Failure to provide verification may result in requirement to reimburse the grant
- Verification can be mailed or submitted electronically
Post-Award Obligations
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission Method: Electronic submission preferred; hard copy submission accepted if electronic unavailable
Submission Address (Hard Copy):
Special Forces Trust
P.O. Box 53
Southern Pines, NC 28388
Electronic Submission: info@sftrust.org
Required Documents & Materials
1. Essay (Minimum 1,500 characters)
- Describe your educational plans
- Explain how you plan to use the education grant
- Answer the question: "Why should we grant this money to you?"
2. Second Time Video Essay (if reapplying)
- Required only for applicants seeking a second grant
- Describe how your first SFT Grant impacted your educational experience
- Note: Videos may be used in SFT fundraising marketing materials
- Failure to provide requested information or attachments may render applicant ineligible
- If electronic submission is unavailable, hard copy may be sent by mail
- Applicant responsible for ensuring verification is received by SFT within 30 days of term/semester end
Important Notes
- SFT will notify applicant electronically of acceptance or rejection
- If approved, SFT will mail check to address provided on application
- Grant disbursements continue throughout the year as funding is secured
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