TULSA, OK, Jan. 20, 2023 – Folds of Honor provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders. On February 1st at 9 am EST, scholarship applications will open. This will be the first time families of fallen or disabled first responders will have the opportunity to be provided a scholarship by the Folds of Honor.
The FOH First Responder Scholarships are open to the spouse and/or dependent(s) of a first responder who has fallen or been catastrophically injured in a manner which led to an inability to perform the function of their occupational duties. The scholarship application window is open between February 1 and March 31 each year. All applications must be completed and submitted using the online application portal. Scholarship awards are up to $5,000 yearly Applicants must reapply each year if they are interested in continuing to receive funds from Folds of Honor. Offer notifications are sent in mid-July.
Helping the dependents of American heroes pursue their educational dreams is possible only with the generosity of corporations and everyday citizens. If you would like to support our nation's military and first responder families, you can become a Squadron member by joining thousands of committed American patriots who pledge $13 every month.
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Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States armed forces or as a first responder. Its educational scholarships support private-school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12 as well as post-secondary tuition. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on GuideStar. It was founded by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, an F-16 fighter pilot, who is currently stationed at Eglin AFB, Florida, as a member of the 301st Fighter Squadron. For more information visit FoldsOfHonor.org.