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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 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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Neuroscience

Grace Tate

Boston University · Class of 2021

Grace Tate graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Minor in Chemistry from Boston University in May 2021. She has been a Boston University Presidential Scholar and National Merit Scholar. She is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Research Assistant at the Boston University Medical Center in the Neurology Department.

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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.

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In honor of SPC Latoya Lucas

Political Science and Music

Sanaa Lucas

Clemson University · Class of 2021

The NGS scholarship is more than just a scholarship to me. The program itself keeps patriotism alive and that's very important to me considering how much my mother has sacrificed through mind, body and spirit. I want to thank all of the donors who made my scholarship possible!

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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.

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Health Sciences

Gracie Burgess

Florida Gulf Coast University

Gracie Burgess is a sophomore at Florida Gulf Coast University Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences and a Minor in Marketing. After graduation she plans to move to Orlando to obtain a Master’s degree in Athletic Training, and hopes to become a WWE Athletic Trainer. She graduated high school in 2020 with a 4.67 GPA, all honors classes, and 19 college credits. She currently writes with her school’s newspaper, Eagle News, and teaches at a dance studio. She also volunteers with Home Base, a non-profit that helps veterans stay in shape physically and mentally.

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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

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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.