FAQS

Spouses and/or children must complete The Folded Flag Foundation application form by May 12, 2023. For more information, click here.

Scholarship applications are accepted through May 13 of each year, with scholarships awarded in time for the Fall semester enrollment of the same year. For individuals applying for a summer scholarship, applications are due by April 15. 

Applicants will be notified by July 15 each year via U.S. Postal Service and/or email.

Yes, even though you may be remarried, you are still eligible to apply for a scholarship. There is also no age limit for spouses.

Yes, for spouses of all ages and children up until 26 years old. 

In addition to tuition and supplies, you may apply for up to three additional needs or programs. 

We support K-12 students with music lessons, sports, tutoring, after-school care, uniforms, and more. If you have a question regarding a specific program or need, email scholarships@foldedflagfoundation.org. 

We help cover the costs for on- and off-campus living, meal plans, parking passes, books, laboratory fees and tuition. If you have a question about a specific program or need, please email scholarships@foldedflagfoundation.org. 

A lease that is for the upcoming school year (i.e. if you are applying for a fall 2021-22 scholarship, the lease should include those dates.) Leases that expire in the summer will not be accepted. 

No, but we can help support other costs such as childcare, books and school supplies. 

You will need: 

• A copy of your VA benefits letter showing the death was service-related OR if you are a college student, we need a copy of your VA support
• A death certificate
• Any document placing the fallen in combat. This can be orders, a DD-214, award received, or a published article that mentions the fallen’s deployment. 

This can be orders, a DD-214, award received or published article mentioning the fallen’s deployment. 

The Folded Flag Foundation recognizes deaths of service members from PTSD-related suicide, killed in action, illness received in combat, wounds received in combat, and combat zone or training accidents. We also cover stateside attacks on bases. If you are unsure if we cover, please email scholarships@FoldedFlagFoundation.org and we will work with you one-on-one.  

Unfortunately, no, but there are some resources available that may be able help: https://usveteransmagazine.com/list-of-military-scholarships-for-service-members-spouses-and-dependents

We begin accepting applications on March 1 every year. 

We accept applications beginning March through May 13. If you miss the deadline, you will not be eligible to receive a scholarship until the following year.

Yes. 

• K-12 is capped at $5,000/year
• 6-12 is capped at$7,500/year
• College, Graduate and Trade School are capped at $5,000/year

No, scholarships are only available for the spouses and children of the fallen. 

Yes, as we are a cost-based scholarship, you do need to apply every year you need support. However, once you upload your documents, such birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, etc., you will not need to provide them again. 

Yes, the maximum an individual can receive in a lifetime is $80,000. 

Folded Flag is a partial scholarship and we assume all of our scholars are using every resource made available to them. You can apply here for VA funding. 

Follow the steps in the link here: https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits