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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.

Biochemistry

Elijah Conway

Auburn University

The No Greater Sacrifice scholarship removed the burden of college costs from my family and provided a significant educational opportunity.

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In honor of COL Tim Karcher
Anna Karcher

Texas Christian University · Class of 2017

Anna Karcher graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Texas Christian University in 2017. While in college she was a runner, and she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She is currently a Project Manager at SJL Design Group, which provides full interior architecture services from inception to installation.

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In honor of COL Tim Karcher

Business (emphasis in accounting)

Abbey Karcher

Texas Christian University

Abbey Karcher is a sophomore at Texas Christian University. She is studying business with an emphasis in accounting. She also is a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority.

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In honor of SGT Loyd Sawyer

Physics and Mathematical Statistics

Caleb Sawyer

Wake Forest University

Caleb Sawyer is a senior at Wake Forest University. He is double majoring in Physics and Mathematical Statistics with a minor in Latin. He has a 3.8 GPA, and he is Secretary of Eta Sigma Phi - Classics Honor Society, President of the Quiz Bowl Team, and a member of Sigma Pi Sigma - Physics Honor Society. To have fun he is Treasurer of the Dungeons and Dragons Club.

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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.

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In memory of SFC Charles Adkins

Accounting

Garrhett Adkins

Middle Tennessee State University

Garrhett earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a minor in Business Law from Middle Tennessee State University. His experience gained through tax internships with local firms has inspired him to pursue a career as a Certified Public Accountant.

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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.