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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.

Biomedical Engineering

Tyson Brown

Florida Institute of Technology

This scholarship will allow me to further my education at Florida Tech. The scholarship will help relieve my family of financial stress.

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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.

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In honor of SSGT Jack Conrad

Nursing

Ashlyn "Brooke" Conrad

Jefferson College of Health Sciences · Class of 2017

I am so appreciative of being a Recipient of the No Greater Sacrifice Scholarship. Without your scholarship, it would have been a lot more difficult financially.

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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 SSG Michael Burns

Business Administration

Keyghan Burns

Austin Community College

Keyghan Burns is a freshman at Austin Community College. With interests in real estate and energy commerce, Keyghan majors in Business Administration. He intends to earn an associate’s degree then transfer to either Texas Tech or the University of Texas to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

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In honor of MAJ Mikeal S. Murray

Marine Biology

Tanner Murray

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Tanner Murray is attending the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He is majoring in Marine Biology with an emphasis on conservation. He also intends to minor in sustainability. When he graduates from UNC-W, he plans to work in ocean and beach conservation.

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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.