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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.

The Sacrifice.
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.

And the relationship doesn't end at graduation. Our Alumni stay part of the NGS community, returning to mentor the Scholars who follow.

A Scholar.
A mentor.

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.

Ashley Boomer
In honor of Master Sergeant Richard Boomer

Psychology

Ashley Boomer

University of Southern California

Thank you so much for this opportunity! Seriously, you have opened so many more doors for me.

Read Ashley's story
Connor Briest
In honor of SGT Corey Briest

Power Line Construction & Maintenance

Connor Briest

Mitchell Technical College

I am extremely grateful for NGS's commitment to my education and being able to come out of college debt-free. It's not just the financial aspect, but also the mentorship and relationship building that make the NGS scholarship.

Read Connor's story
Kelly Ingle
In honor of SPC Robert Ingle

Elementary Education

Kelly Ingle

Faulkner University · Class of 2021

Kelly Ingle graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Faulkner University in May 2021. She is now pursuing a Master's in Elementary Education at Faulkner University.

Read Kelly's story
Grace Tate

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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Alexandria "Lexi" Eagle

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
Chloe Wright
In honor of SSG Jeffrey Wright

All-Level Music Education

Chloe Wright

East Texas Baptist University · Class of 2021

Chloe Wright graduated with a Bachelor of Music in All-Level Music Education from East Texas Baptist University in May 2021. Her principal instrument is a B-flat clarinet, and she spends long hours practicing for her various performances. After her father, USMC SSGT Jeffrey Wright, passed, she explored using her skills in the counseling setting. She is inspired by music therapy and is pursuing a master's degree in counseling. Her dream is to become a licensed professional counselor working alongside veterans affairs and armed services.

Read Chloe'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, 2025 · Gainesville, VA
12th Annual NGS Invitational
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 · 601 Massachusetts Avenue NW Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20001
2025 BootCamp Freedom Reception and Game Night
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Monday, July 15, 2024 · Hartford, 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, 2024 · Washington, D.C.
2024 NGS Scholar BootCamp
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Monday, September 18, 2023 · Gainesville, 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.