The NRA Foundation Frontline Heroes Scholarship Grant

The NRA Foundation Frontline Heroes Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: February 01, 2026

Summary

Overview

About The NRA Foundation The heart of The NRA Foundation’s mission is preserving the core of our American values and traditions in our steadfast effort to Teach Freedom. The NRA Foundation Supports Freedom, Family, and the Future of the Shooting Sports Established in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. (“NRA Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. The heart of The NRA Foundation’s mission is preserving the core of our American values and traditions in our steadfast effort to Teach Freedom. Established in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. (“NRA Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These activities are designed to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports, and to educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context. Funds granted by The NRA Foundation benefit a variety of constituencies throughout the United States including children, youth, women, individuals with physical disabilities, gun collectors, law enforcement officers, hunters and competitive shooters. The NRA Foundation Frontline Heroes Scholarship The NRA Foundation Board of Trustees has established the Frontline Heroes Scholarship to institute a memorial to this distinguished group of First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, and Military personnel*, who have served continuously and unselfishly in the highest tradition of our great nation. The Frontline Heroes Scholarship will give a one-time annual award of up to $10,000** for one eligible candidate.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Proof of eligibility will be required in the form of a letter from the employing agency of the currently serving full time, retired, medically retired or deceased first responder.A child of:A currently serving, full time first responder, to include fire fighter, nurse, law enforcement officer, corrections officer, or military personnel.A retired, having served full time, first responder, to include fire fighter, nurse, law enforcement officer, corrections officer, or military personnel.A disabled, retired, having served full time, first responder, to include fire fighter, nurse, law enforcement officer, corrections officer, or military personnel.A deceased, having served full time, first responder, to include fire fighter, nurse, law enforcement officer, corrections officer, or military personnel.Current high school senior, or a college student in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year, with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 scale.Awards, honors, volunteer service, athletic participation, and work experience may be considered.Applications must be complete when submitted.**The scholarship can only be paid to an accredited, public or private, nonprofit college or university. Please note that this scholarship may only be used for tuition and fees, books, room and board, and in some cases, research project materials. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college or university in the name of the student.

Ineligibility

Required but missing documentation will disqualify an applicant.Immediate family members of board members, officers, or employees of The NRA Foundation, the NRA, or any other affiliated NRA organization (e.g., the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund) are not eligible.