Frequently Asked Questions

The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund was the vision of Freedom Alliance founders LtCol Oliver North, USMC (Ret.) and the late LtGen Edward Bronars, USMC. The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund honors Americans in our Armed Forces who have sacrificed life or limb defending our country by providing educational scholarships for their children.

The mission of the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund is two-fold. First, it helps offset the high cost of a college education for the sons and daughters of American heroes. Second, it is a reminder to the recipient that their parent’s sacrifice will never be forgotten by a grateful nation.

The dependent children of U.S. military personnel who have been killed or permanently disabled in an operational mission or training exercise are eligible to apply. Also eligible are students who have a parent classified as a Prisoner of War or Missing in Action.

The generosity of patriotic Americans has made it possible for the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund to award more than $20 million in college scholarships to the sons and daughters of American heroes.

The Mission of Freedom Alliance is to advance the American heritage of freedom by honoring and encouraging military service, defending the sovereignty of the United States and promoting a strong national defense.

Freedom Alliance, a 501(c) (3) educational and charitable foundation, was founded in 1990 by LtCol Oliver L. North, who now serves as the organization’s honorary chairman. 

Eligibility requirements for the Freedom Alliance Scholarship can be found here

The scholarship funds can be used by a student to cover any costs that may be incurred during their pursuit of higher education. These costs can be, but are not limited to: Tuition & Fees, Books & Supplies, Room & Board, Meal Plans, Transportation Expenses, Off-campus Rent and other qualified expenses. 

Freedom Alliance will mail one check per calendar year to the school you are enrolled in at that time. 

The Freedom Alliance Scholarship is a grant.

The Scholarship is not a full ride.  It covers a portion of a student’s tuition and expenses. The specific amount will depend on each individual student’s need.  We will also take into account other financial aid that a student may be receiving. 

The Freedom Alliance Scholarship is renewable for up to three years, for a total of four scholarships.  Depending on when the scholarship was awarded during the calendar year, a student will receive an email with steps toward renewing either in the spring or the fall.  The award check is an annual award, so a student is only required to complete renewal documentation one time per year.

You may transfer the Freedom Alliance Scholarship, but you must contact the Freedom Alliance office to notify us of where you are transferring to and when it will take effect. You will then be informed of what steps need to take place to finalize the transfer.

The Freedom Alliance Scholarship is only for use toward undergraduate, trade, and vocational programs.

To apply, you must visit www.fascholarship.com and follow the instructions on how to apply online through our website.