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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.

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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.

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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.

In honor of SGT Legrand Strickland

Business Administration-Marketing

Nathan Strickland

Oklahoma State University

The biggest thank you goes to No Greater Sacrifice, who without this literally wouldn't be happening.

Read Nathan's story
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.

Read Isabella's story

Marketing

Alexandria "Lexi" Eagle

Michigan State University · Class of 2021

Lexi Eagle graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Michigan State University in May 2021. She has maintained a 3.5 GPA and has been an active member of the Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity. During her time at MSU, Lexi worked as a Student Assistant at the Russell Palmer Career Management Center and her last two academic years was a Marketing Intern for the Career Services Network. She also enjoyed playing intramural volleyball during the week with her friends. Lexi is looking forward to using her degree to work at Codale Electric Supply Inc, a Sonepar Company as a Sales and Operations Trainee. In the future, she would like to pursue a master’s degree in a field related to business or marketing.

Read Alexandria's story
In honor of 1LT Frederick E. Pokorney

Psychology

Taylor Pokorney

University of San Francisco · Class of 2021

Taylor Pokorney graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of San Francisco in May 2021. She is now pursuing her Master’s of Art in Teaching in order to become a teacher in the future.

Read Taylor's story
In honor of MSG Christopher Blauvelt

Physical Education

Penny Blauvelt

Southern Connecticut State University · Class of 2016

I will always be extremely grateful for NGS. No amount of thanks can truly express my gratitude. The organization, donors, and volunteers will forever hold a special place in my heart and in my life.

Read Penny's story
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

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, 2025Gainesville, VA
12th Annual NGS Invitational
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025601 Massachusetts Avenue NW Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20001
2025 BootCamp Freedom Reception and Game Night
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Monday, July 15, 2024Hartford, 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, 2024Washington, D.C.
2024 NGS Scholar BootCamp
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Monday, September 18, 2023Gainesville, 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.