Scholarships and Programs

"Commanders emphasize mission readiness is enhanced because Special Operations forces know their families will be taken care of."

The Warrior Foundation provides family assistance to the children and spouses of fallen warriors from the time they enter the Warrior Foundation family.

The Family Services program offers educational, behavioral and emotional support services through various avenues each year.

The Scholarship program begins generally during the junior year of high school with college planning, academic and financial aid counseling. Applications are mailed to eligible seniors in the fall of each year.

• SOWF provides for, or identifies funding to cover the full costs of a public college education: tuition, fees, room, board, books, and supplies.

• Scholarships offered are all grants, not loans, and can be used in private universities, state or community colleges, and vocational-technical training and career institutions.

The foundation assists Special Operations Forces (SOF) families in furthering their children's education as well.

• Financial Aid and family resource information is distributed to over 300 Special Operations units (62,000 active duty, Guard and Reserve Special Operations personnel. located throughout the world) via the Warrior Link newsletter.

• SOWF also provides USDOE publications that provide "how-to" information on paying college bills and locating resources for paying for college.

• Financial Aid information is also available worldwide on this site. Individuals who feel they might qualify for the SOWF scholarship are welcome to contact the foundation for eligibility information.




Please click on General Scholarship Resources for additional college financial aid assistance.