Since 9/11, for every American who has died in battle, dozens more have survived, thanks to
cutting edge medical care. That means, unlike any other time in history, many more
severely wounded are coming home, faced with the challenges of putting their lives back together.
Sentinels Of Freedom provides four year “life scholarships” to help vets become self- sufficient.
Our vets are finding that once they’re released from the hospital, they face the everyday
hardships of finding a home, continuing their education, or going to work to support their
families. Every American faces the same difficulties, but in the vet’s case, the situation is made
more difficult because of their sacrifice.
The Community's Role
The SOF Group started as a grassroots promise to accept responsibility for the well being of severely injured men
and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who are returning to civilian life and show promise for bright and
productive futures.
After years of relocating with the military, the men and women who accept the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship
are ready to establish roots and belong to a community. That’s why local involvement is paramount to the
program’s and - more importantly - the Sentinels’ success.
A volunteer team of up to 10 business professionals, with associations and relationships that are relevant to
the components of the program, mobilizes to carry out the Sentinels of Freedom mission in its community.
Team members coordinate and manage local donations, and prepare for the Sentinel’s arrival, including a
“Welcome Home” ceremony.
The Gwinnett community team of Professionals accepts responsibility for raising the money to fund
their local program, and 100 percent of those funds go directly to supporting that community’s hero.
The Sentinels Need Your Help Gwinnett
It can cost up to $25,000 a year for four years, per life scholarship
recipient to help these young warriors get the jump-start back into
civilian life that they need.
Whatever your beliefs regarding our military presence in the Middle
East, supporting our troops is a cause that can unify us. We are not
a politically motivated organization, instead we are a helping-hands
group with a deep appreciation for the sacrifices our men and women in
the military make, and a profound respect for their drive to
rehabilitate after severe injury and make a place for themselves and their families in a civilian world.
Scholarship Terms and Criteria
The four-year Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship was created to benefit qualified members of the U.S. Armed Forces severely injured in the line of duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001. The program helps them readjust to civilian life and prosper in their hometowns or new communities.
Local volunteer teams pledge to provide mentoring and moral support, and the Sentinels pledge to use that support to reach their personal, professional and financial goals.
Four-Year Commitment
Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Recipients can receive assistance for up to four years with:
Rent-free housing (adapted for physical needs)
New furniture and other household supplies
Career-placement assistance and training
New adaptive vehicles (based upon need)
Educational opportunities
Financial and personal mentorship
Who Qualifies?
Any member of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines or Navy who on or after Sept. 11, 2001, sustained injuries in the line of duty resulting in one or a combination of these conditions:
Amputation
Blindness
Deafness
Paraplegia
Severe Burns
Qualified candidates must have the skills, experience and attitude that employers look for in filling available positions and must successfully complete all interview processes.
Application Process
We ask that applicants first provide detailed preliminary information to the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation for evaluation. Once qualification is verified, interviews and meetings follow.
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It can cost up to $25,000 a year for four years, per life scholarship 
Rent-free housing (adapted for physical needs) 