We believe a college education is the single best gift a child of fallen soldiers could receive. Our assistance stretches beyond monetary value, we also facilitate professional development opportunities via career symposiums, internships, and job placements.
When the excitement of holiday break outweighs the desire to buckle down and study, maintain perspective and remember why you are in college.
With the help of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, Betsy is studying early childhood education at Florida International University. She says her love of kids and teaching is what inspired her to pursue a career in teaching.
U.S. Air Force Major Randell Voas was killed in a plane crash while serving in Afghanistan in 2010. His son Mitchell is now a Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) scholar studying marketing at Northwest Florida State College.
When planning is part of a process, execution becomes easier and more effective. Here are some simple tips to make the best study plan for finals.
Izabel Nelson is expected to graduate in 2019. “I am so grateful for all that Fallen Patriots has given me, and with their help I am one step further to graduating from my dream school and favorite place on earth, Virginia Tech.”
Veterans Day is a time to honor and thank all military personnel who have served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces. Established in the wake of World War I, the original intent of the holiday was to celebrate world peace.
U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Lonnie J. Parson died in 2005 when an IED hit his vehicle while on tour in Iraq. His son Lance was 16 years old at the time and says “my father’s sacrifice has meant more to me with each passing year that I mature. He laid down his life for his beliefs and his family.”
We are pleased to announce that Citi FXLM and Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation will host the first ever Citi e for education Career Symposium on October 18, 2018. Children of Fallen Patriots’ Scholars will be attending from around the country, and we hope you can join us.
Eric McNulty is the son of U.S. Army Master sergeant Michael L. McNulty. Eric was 16 years-old when his father was killed in Iraq and then he enlisted in the military 12 days after his 17th birthday.
The key to finding the right opportunity is to follow your passions and use them to build valuable skills for your career. Here are a few tips on how to find and land the perfect internship in college.
My father died over thirteen years ago, when I was six years old, but I still remember him clearly. He was a very caring father, and loved to spend time with my brother and me.
As students settle into their new lives on college campus, it is important to make healthy habits a priority to stay mentally and physically sharp. Too often, other responsibilities take precedence in our daily lives which may ultimately lead to an unhealthy future. Here are a few simple healthy habits to begin now:
Daniel was 11 years old when his father U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Stephen Bertolino was killed in the line of duty. He’s grown up now, and plans to teach his future children about the sacrifice their grandfather made. “I’ll never forget the lessons you taught me: manners, respect, hard work, and being all I can be.”
Purple Heart Day honors the legacy of those who were wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. military. August 7 is an observance to commemorate the near 2 million Purple Heart medal recipients.
The first day of college classes can evoke feelings of both nervousness and excitement, which is completely normal. Here are five things you should do on the first day of college classes:
May we always remember those who died defending the safety and freedoms we are able to enjoy this Independence Day.
Syllabus week: A term that incoming, college students will soon become very familiar with. The first few classes of each semester are dedicated to professors explaining coursework and expectations. Students who pay close attention and utilize their syllabus as a planning tool are more likely to succeed than students who don’t.
The desire to give without expectation is an impressive lesson from these young people. Thank you!
The best way to embrace the changes that come with exiting high school and entering college is to be prepared. Maximize the summer months before college by taking steps to get ahead.
