The Pat Tillman Foundation unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of private and public sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The premier fellowship program supports Tillman Scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities, so they are empowered to make an impact in the fields of medicine, law, business, policy, technology, education and the arts. The scholarship covers educational expenses, including tuition and fees, books and living expenses. The Tillman Scholars are a diverse, innovative group of leaders dedicated to making an impact in their chosen fields; from nursing practice and water conservation to business administration, public policy and beyond. Their' best years of service to our country are still ahead of them. They're sharp, they're driven and they come to the table ready to tackle tough issues with effective solutions.

Founded in 2008, the Tillman Scholar fellowship program supports active-duty service members, veterans and their spouses with academic scholarships, a national network and professional development opportunities, so they are empowered to make an impact at home and around the world. Through the tenets of the Tillman Scholar Program, we provide: SCHOLARSHIPS: Annual funding for academic expenses, including tuition, books, and living expenses. NATIONAL NETWORK: Access to a community of high performing peers, mentors and industry leaders. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Opportunities to advance knowledge, skills, and experience Founded in 2008, the Tillman Scholars fellowship program supports our nation’s active duty service members, veterans and military spouses by investing in academic scholarships, connecting them to a national network, and providing professional development opportunities. The program covers direct study-related expenses, including tuition and fees, living expenses, and books for scholars who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional degrees as a full-time student at a public or private, U. S. -based accredited institution. The selection process for the Tillman Scholars program is highly competitive with up to 60 Tillman Scholars chosen annually. For the current selection cycle, applicants will receive notification of selection results no later than May 2018. Scholarships will be granted for the 2018-2019 academic year and are eligible for renewal. To explore the profiles of Tillman Scholars and learn about their impact, visit: http://pattillmanfoundation. org/scholars The Tillman Scholar program stands apart from other veteran service organizations as PTF is the sole VSO that exclusively invests in military veterans’ and spouses’ higher education and professional development. Likewise, PTF stands apart from other educational foundations by integrating scholars’ proven track records with top-tier academic experiences, an active community of scholars and leaders, and long-term professional development. In the end, a Tillman scholarship is not a gift; it’s an investment in excellence and potential.

Tillman Scholars are military veterans or spouses with a high potential for impact as demonstrated through a proven track record, the pursuit of education and commitment of their resources to service beyond self. Each year, PTF selects up to 60 Tillman Scholars who embody the core values of service, scholarship and humble leadership, and demonstrate a deep desire to impact change through their studies in medicine, law, business, policy, technology, education and the arts. The scholarship is not a gift; it’s an investment in excellence and potential. Since 2008, the Pat Tillman Foundation has also recruited higher education institutions as University Partners of the Tillman Scholar program. These institutions offer strong veteran-specific services and a culture of support for military veterans and spouses while providing rigorous academic experiences. University Partners are established on an invitation-only basis, and help identify and select qualified Tillman Scholar candidates on their campus and help grow the Tillman Scholar community.

Since its inception, the Tillman Scholar program has evolved into a world-class community of military veterans and spouses, accepting less than 5% of applicants based exclusively on merit and potential for impact. Tillman Scholars represent all five branches of the United States military, including the National Guard and reserves, as well as military spouses. In 2018, PTF made a $1. 3 million lifetime commitment to the 2018 Class of Tillman Scholars, from a pool of nearly 3,000 applications. Overall, PTF has invested over $17 million in academic support, and has named over 580 Tillman Scholars at more than 100 academic institutions nationwide.

To date, PTF has invested more than $17 million in academic support, and named over 580 Tillman Scholars at over 100 academic institutions nationwide. Each year, PTF convenes the Pat Tillman Leadership Summit, Regional Summits, and other events to convene Tillman Scholars to address some of the toughest challenges impacting the country and their communities.