External Scholarship Opportunities

The Special Operations Fund (SOFund) Ambassador David C. Miller, Jr. Scholar is a $5,000.00 scholarship for participation in an accredited course-related work, study or internship sponsored by a college or university, non-governmental charitable organization, business, or agency. 3.2 GPA or higher is required (below 3.2 GPA must demonstrate strong record of leadership and compelling proposal). Consideration is based on academic honors, scholarships, proposal, and demonstrated career interest in government, military, Foreign Service, national security, public service, 300-word essay outlining the Miller Scholar’s objectives, and two letters of recommendation. Knowledge of a foreign language is recommended but not required. Scholarship must be completed within one academic year of award.

Please send all completed applications to scholarship@vigilant-torch.org.

2024 SOFund Miller Scholar Guide

2024 SOFund Miller Scholar Application

The Special Operations Fund (SOFund) Miller Fellowship is for up to $20,000, limited to two years, and awarded within three years of graduation from college or graduate school. The objective is to provide the Fellow an opportunity live in a foreign country and participate, study, or conduct research in service-related activities while simultaneously advancing foreign language skills. Consideration is based on a 3.2 GPA or higher, academic honors, written proposal, and demonstrated career interest in government, military, Foreign Service, national security or public service. (Below 3.2 GPA must demonstrate a strong record of leadership and a compelling proposal.)

Please send all completed applications to scholarship@vigilant-torch.org.

2024 SOFund Miller Fellowship Guide

2024 SOFund Miller Fellowship Application

The Special Operations Fund (SOFund) is offering Vocational, Technical, and Community College (VOTECH) Scholarships. These scholarships may be applied for in addition to VTF's TORCH Scholarship.

SOFund VOTECH Scholarships are $3,000 annually, limited to 2 years, and to be used for VOTECH studies.  The VOTECH program selected can be either a career/technical school that results in a professional license (HVAC, welding, plumbing, metalworking, electrician, landscaping, beautician, culinary, aesthetician, auto mechanic, gunsmithing, commercial driver’s license, court reporting, bookkeeping, veterinarian technician, dental technician, computer sciences, paramedic/EMT, etc.) or a community college course of study or program which results in a degree or license (A.A., A.S., LPN, etc.).  Selection is based on employment experience/volunteer service, demonstrated leadership, academic achievement (minimum 2.5 GPA), career interest, written goals, and recommendations.

Applications are accepted year-round.  Please send all completed applications to scholarship@vigilant-torch.org.

Note: Those awarded VOTECH Scholarships last year do not need to reapply for year two.

2024 VOTECH Guide and Timeline

2024 VOTECH Application

The purpose of the TF-7294 Nick Goshen Scholarship is to provide educational support to the members and family members of TF-7294. By investing in their education.  To be eligible for the TF-7294 Nick Goshen Scholarship, applicants must be either a member of TF-7294 or a family member of a TF-7294 member. This includes spouses, children, and other dependents who have been directly impacted by the service and sacrifice of our task force members.