JSOA

 

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​The Joint Special Operations Foundation (JSOF) administers two scholarship programs:  The Merit Scholarship and the Wounded Patriot Scholarship.  The North Carolina Patriot Star scholarship is administered by the Patriot Foundation.  ​​​

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Merit Scholarship Requirements:

• Current High School Senior / Full-Time Undergraduate College Student

• Dependent child of a current JSOA member

• Pursuing degree/certification completion as a Full-Time Student at a post-secondary accredited institution

• The deadline for this scholarship has passed.  Please check back in December 2025 for access to the 2026/27 merit scholarship application.

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Wounded Patriot Requirements:

• Current High School Senior / Full-Time Undergraduate College Student/Full-Time Graduate Student

• Dependent child of a current JSOA member

• Pursuing degree/certification completion as a Full-Time Student at a post-secondary accredited institution

• Sponsor has a Purple Heart or Disability Rating > 30%

• Applicants receiving a North Carolina Patriot Star scholarship are not eligible.

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​North Carolina Patriot Star Requirements:

• Current High School Senior / Full-Time Undergraduate College Student/Full-Time Graduate Student​

• Pursuing degree/certification completion as a Full-Time Student at a post-secondary accredited NC institution

• Sponsor and child are residents of North Carolina or sponsor is stationed in North Carolina.

• Dependent child of a sponsor with a Purple Heart or Disability Rating => 50%

• Applicants must apply directly via the Patriot Foundation website.

Please go to https://patriotfoundation.org to for the latest information and deadlines concerning this scholarship.​