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No Greater Sacrifice

Honor The Sacrifice.

Since 2008, No Greater Sacrifice has committed $30M+ to provide debt-free education for the children of America's bravest.

The Sacrifice.
Diana WagonerNorth Greenville University · Elementary Education

Thanks to NGS, I'm able to pursue my education without the burden of debt. The people at NGS have been there for me every step of the way.

Since 2008, NGS has stood with the families of the fallen and wounded.

571Scholars supported
98%Scholar graduation rate
$30M+Education committed
350+Colleges & trade schools
95%Of every dollar to mission

A Scholar. A mentor. A debt-free degree.

We calculate exactly what's left after every other source of aid and fund it — from enrollment to graduation — so no Scholar carries debt because of a parent's sacrifice. Then we pair every Scholar with a dedicated mentor until the diploma is in their hands.

And the relationship doesn't end at graduation. Our Alumni stay part of the NGS community, returning to mentor the Scholars who follow.

A Scholar.
A mentor.

Scholar stories

Every scholarship has a name.

Every scholarship has a name. Every name has a story of resilience, ambition, and the belief that education can transform a family's trajectory.

Boston Gilbert
In honor of MAJ Troy Gilbert

Applied Physiology

Boston Gilbert

Southern Methodist University · Class of 2019

Without the help of No Greater Sacrifice my dream of attending SMU would have been almost impossible. The unique scholarship gave me a foundation to succeed academically, athletically, and socially.

Read Boston's story
Alexa Shook

Exercise Science

Alexa Shook

University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Class of 2020

Alexa Shook graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Minor in Public Health from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2020, earning a 4.0 her final semester. She recently began an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and then hopes to earn a Master of Science in Nursing. Ultimately, she plans to become a Nurse Practitioner. Once she becomes a Nurse Practitioner, she wants to specialize in Maternity and Pediatrics with the hopes of one day opening her own practice.

Read Alexa's story
Audrey Karcher Spivey
In honor of COL Tim Karcher

Nursing

Audrey Karcher Spivey

Baylor University · Class of 2018

NGS was so much greater than just a scholarship, it became a family of supporters.

Read Audrey's story
Jaquel Barnes

Biological Science and Psychology

Jaquel Barnes

Florida State University · Class of 2012

Jaquel Barnes was the first college graduate of No Greater Sacrifice. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science and Psychology on August 11, 2012.

Read Jaquel's story
Kaitlyn Morgan

Intelligence and National Security

Kaitlyn Morgan

Coastal Carolina University

Kaitlyn Morgan is a sophomore at Coastal Carolina University. She is majoring in Intelligence and National Security with a Minor in Criminology. Upon graduation, she is interested in working for The Department of Homeland Security.

Read Kaitlyn's story
Elisabeth Nylander
In honor of CPT Nathan Nylander

Criminal Justice

Elisabeth Nylander

Florida International University

Elisabeth Nylander is a senior at Florida International University. She is majoring in Criminal Justice and participating in the Honors College. After completing her undergraduate degree, she hopes to go to graduate school and pursue a career in the investigative side of law enforcement, whether that be investigation or forensics. Outside of class, she is an active student leader, holding the position of Chief of Staff at FIU Student Government Association, where she serves as a voice for students.

Read Elisabeth's story

For military families

Your child's future is our mission.

Lost a parent to service since 9/11, or living with severe service-connected disability? Your child may qualify.

For donors & partners

Your investment has a name.

Ninety-five cents of every dollar reaches the mission — funding tuition, mentorship, and coaching for the children of the fallen and wounded.

Freedom's Future Impact Report

2025 Annual Impact Report

Freedom's Future.

Our annual report tracks individual Scholar progress, program outcomes, and the long-term return on America's investment in these families.

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Our partners

The partners behind our Scholars choose NGS.

From global corporations to family foundations, our partners power debt-free education for the children of the fallen and wounded.

Events

Where the mission comes to life.

From golf tournaments to Scholar retreats, our events bring together supporters and Scholars in meaningful ways.

Past Events

Monday, October 27, 2025 · Gainesville, VA
12th Annual NGS Invitational
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 · 601 Massachusetts Avenue NW Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20001
2025 BootCamp Freedom Reception and Game Night
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Monday, July 15, 2024 · Hartford, WI
11th Annual NGS Invitational
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
Freedom Reception and Game Night
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 · Washington, D.C.
2024 NGS Scholar BootCamp
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Monday, September 18, 2023 · Gainesville, VA
10th Annual NGS Invitational
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Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

Fund The Gap.

95 cents of every dollar goes directly to the mission. Your gift funds the gap — the unmet cost of a degree that other aid leaves behind — for the children of our nation's fallen and severely wounded Service members.