A Growing Investment in
Military Scholars
$5 million+
Invested Since 1983
and Growing
Opening doors to degrees, certifications, and career advancement.
Scholar Perspective
“Education is a core value within my family…It is a golden opportunity that I will embrace with dedication and commitment, knowing that it would not have been possible without the support of First Command Educational Foundation.”
-E. Lopez, 2023 Scholar
Meet FCEF Scholars
James
CHP Scholarship Recipient
An active volunteer with the USAF Sergeants Association, James is pursuing his MBA at Columbia University while still on active duty.
Alexis
CEO Impact Award Recipient
Growing up in the foster care system, she has faced immense challenges and hardships but is proud to have rewritten her story through courage and determination. As an active duty spouse and mother, she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Midwestern State University.
Ashton
CHP Scholarship Recipient
A proud member of the South Dakota Air National Guard, he attends South Dakota State University, studying mechanical engineering. Ashton represents the very best of today’s students—driven, service-oriented, and ready to make a difference.
Rocio
Military Spouse Scholarship Recipient
She is pursuing her studies in mental health at St. Johns River State College. An active volunteer, she finds purpose and connection through service and supporting fellow military families with guidance and encouragement when it’s needed most.
Alexis
CHP Scholarship Recipient
Alexis is pursuing her master’s degree in National Security at Liberty University, while serving on active duty at Tyndall AFB. She demonstrates academic excellence, professional achievement, and a commitment to mentoring others, embodying the very spirit of service and leadership we’re proud to support.
Holly
CHP Scholarship Recipient
Holly attended Liberty University and received her scholarship as part of a partnership with Shane Sandretto of First Command Financial Services and the Joint Special Operations Association.
Shayla
CHP Scholarship Recipient
Shayla is pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Liberty University while serving on active duty with the U.S. Air Force. She has a deep commitment to her military journey and commitment to service-based leadership.
Stay Connected with the Mission
Building on our long-standing scholarship program serving military families, FCEF is accelerating its impact. By 2029, we will award more than $300,000 annually in military-focused scholarships, with a goal of surpassing $500,000 per year by 2031—broadening access to education for military families nationwide.
Each scholarship does more than cover tuition. It strengthens families, opens doors to new careers, and creates opportunities that extend far beyond a single degree—shaping households, workplaces, and communities for generations to come.
How You Can Make a Difference
Every contribution creates new possibilities for military service members, veterans, and their families. Whether you contribute financially, partner with FCEF, or help share our mission, your involvement strengthens the legacy of those who serve and opens doors for the next generation of scholars. Together, we keep education a powerful pathway to opportunity.
Scholarships
Your support helps provide meaningful financial assistance to students pursuing vocational training, undergraduate and graduate degrees, and continuing education.
Ways to Help
There are many ways to champion our mission—from a recurring donation to one-time gifts, workplace giving, volunteer efforts, or sharing FCEF’s story within your community, the opportunities are limitless.
Your Impact
When you support FCEF, you’re doing more than funding education—you’re shaping lives, strengthening communities, and honoring the legacy of military service.
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