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Honor the Veteran. Educate their Legacy.

The Valor Partners Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to transforming sacrifice into opportunity. Through strategic partnerships with colleges, universities and technical schools, VPF provides matched scholarships to dependents of fallen or 100% disabled verterans. These scholarships support DEA-Chapter 35 qualified students enrolled part- or full-time who demonstrate unmet financial need. To qualify for Chapter-35, you are a child or spouse of a service member/Veteran within one of the following:

• The service member died in the line of duty
• The Service member is MIA or captured in the line of duty
• The service member was detained by force while in the line of duty
• The service member is in the hospital or getting outpatient treatment
• The Veteran is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability
• The Veteran died while on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability

Many Teams. One Mission.

With the help of VPF scholarships and donor matching funds, qualifying students receive personalized support through financial assistance for tuition, fees, supplies, meal plans, emergency aid and other essential needs. To instill a sense of lifelong empowerment and success, the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø provides a $1,000 scholarship to each recipient—on top of any other scholarships or veteran-related benefits they may receive.

This unique partnership model doubles the impact of every donor dollar while allowing universities to better serve military-connected students facing financial hardship. Our shared goal is to provide not only critical resources, but also a heightened level of care and support. Together, we ensure that students feel valued by their community, inspired to succeed and empowered to carry forward the legacy of those who served.

Memorial and Tribute Gifts

Whether in memory of a dear friend or family member who has served, or in honor of an important milestone, your contribution made in recognition of important life events will leave a lasting impact on students at USD.

By entering acknowledgement information below, you consent to sharing notice of your gift with the recipient. Your street address will be shared with the recipient to allow them to express their gratitude for your gift. The gift amount is not disclosed. If you do not wish to make a tribute gift, you may leave those fields on the form blank.