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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.

Desiree Tejada
In honor of GySgT Guillermo Tejada

Nursing

Desiree Tejada

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Words cannot begin to explain the gratitude I have for organizations like No Greater Sacrifice.

Read Desiree's story
Isabella (Beardi) Reid
In honor of MAJ David Beardi

Nursing

Isabella (Beardi) Reid

St. John Fisher College · Class of 2020

This scholarship allowed me to attend a four-year college to earn a degree. My goal is to be able to work with people like my father and give them the treatment they deserve.

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Addison Houston
In honor of CPT Alex James Houston III

Industrial Design

Addison Houston

University of Houston

Addison Houston is a senior earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design with a Minor in Energy & Sustainability at the University of Houston. After graduation, he plans to earn his Master of Science in Ecological Technology. After that, he plans to start and run a product and graphic design firm, invent cool products, and solve systemic problems.

Read Addison's story
Krista McSwain

International Studies and Chinese Studies

Krista McSwain

University of Memphis · Class of 2022

Krista McSwain graduated from the University of Memphis in December, 2022, earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies, with minors in Legal Studies and Liberal Arts.

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Ashley Burns
In honor of SSG Michael Burns

Worship Ministry

Ashley Burns

Abilene Christian University · Class of 2021

Ashley Burns graduated with a Bachelor of the Arts in Worship Ministry from Abilene Christian University in May 2021. She will be going full time with her church, using her degree to work in worship ministry and administrative roles, and is excited to continue focusing on her development as a worship leader.

Read Ashley's story
Kules Family
In honor of CPT Ryan Kules
Kules Family

Meet the Kules family! Nancy and Ryan Kules are the proud parents of NGS Recipients Jillian (9th grade), Liv (6th grade), and Evan (4rd grade), along with Ryan’s service dog Griff (who’s not in a “grade” but they say is a straight-A student!) ;)

Read Kules'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

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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.