What makes our academic funding program unique

Special Operations warrior foundation is like no other foundation

  • We proactively reach out to every eligible family
  • There is no application for funding, no "red tape."
  • We take a holistic approach to ensure the academic success of each student, years before the student steps onto the college campus.
  • After we reach out to every eligible family, we stay in touch through the entire educational process, from preschool through college graduation and career transition.
  • Our counselors work with the families to ensure private tutoring is available from kindergarten through college graduation.
  • Starting with 8th grade, students can request a customized personal plan to achieve the student's dream career through an education at a university, vocational, or technical school
  • Click here to see what makes our college scholarships unique
"Special Operations Warrior Foundation has been with my family and I since the death of my father, providing guidance, support and encouragement the whole way.... They really are a family of the people they support because they care so much and are there to make sure they go and stay on a successful path. There's no organization like SOWF.”
Malcom TracyA graduate of Los Angeles Film School, Malcom is the son of Air Force Tech. Sgt. Martin Tracy, who lost his life in 2002 while assigned to the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron.

A Message from Ryan Jensen of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

"Special Operations Warrior Foundation [was] there holding me up through college. I literally could not have done it without you!"
Kyle CarterKyle, seated and pictured with his family, is the son of Army Chief Warrant Officer David Carter who lost his life in 2011. Kyle is a graduate of MSU Denver with a degree in Aviation.