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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 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
In honor of SSG Kent Moorefield

Special Education

Lexus Moorefield

East Carolina University

Lexus and her twin brother, Noah, were only 2 ½ years old when their father was deployed to Iraq. Their father, SSG Kent Moorefield (retired) was serving as a supply sergeant with the 505th Engr. in Mosul, Iraq. After serving 14 months in Iraq, he returned home a changed man suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He served faithfully and proudly for 26 years in the military and then joined Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, NC as a contract Logistics Manager serving there 12 ½ years.

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In honor of Renee Jordan-Jones

Kinesiology

Charlene Jordan

Tarleton State University · Class of 2020

Charlene Jordan graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology with a Minor in Psychology from Tarleton State University in 2020. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and having to transfer to online classes her senior year, Charlene made the Dean’s list her final 3 semesters.

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In honor of CSM Louis Barnes

Biological Science and Psychology

Jaquel Barnes

Florida State University · Class of 2012

Jaquel was the first college graduate of No Greater Sacrifice. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science and Psychology from Florida State University in 2012. While attending Florida State University, Jaquel gained an invaluable research experience by participating in a directed independent study in the Florida State University College of Medicine under the direction of principal investigator, Dr. Jacob Vanlandingham, Ph.D. The research within the lab focused on concussions and repeated mild traumatic brain injuries. Her experience in the lab helped to solidify her passion for research.

Read Jaquel's story
In honor of Master Sergeant John Masson

Professional Flight

Jonathan Masson

Purdue University · Class of 2018

Jonathan Masson graduated from Purdue University in May 2018, with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight and a Minor in Organizational Leadership. He is now a U.S. Army Apache pilot.

Read Jonathan's story
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

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.