The Pat Tillman Foundation unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans, and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The fellowship program supports Tillman Scholars with a national network, professional and leadership development opportunities, and academic scholarships so they are empowered to make an impact in the world. For more information on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the impact of the Tillman Scholars, visit our website and Tillman Scholars page.
The 2026 Tillman Scholar application is now open and will close on February 1, 2026, at 23:59 PT.
Please read before registering and beginning your application,
When creating your account, do not use (.edu,.mil, or .gov) emails as they will block our email notifications from coming through. It is preferred to use your personal email account, such as Gmail or Yahoo.
In order to receive email notifications about the status of your application, you must verify your email address when ed.
It's highly suggested to use the most current version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari to complete your application.
You are submitting an application for a scholarship for the next fall/spring academic year, not the current academic year.
Once you enter your application, each task will open in a box on the left side. Be sure to scroll up and down to reveal all the tasks to be completed. Additional tasks will populate as you progress in completing tasks.
Application Resources
We have compiled all of our Tillman Scholar Application videos here. Included in this playlist is an overview of the entire application process and information about the Tillman Scholar program. On a related note, check out the advice and best practices from Tillman Scholars themselves in our TS Perspectives videos.
Questions?
If you are experiencing technical issues with this application tool please contact SM Apply customer support.
If you have content questions please visit our FAQ sheet. If you still have questions email scholarships@ptf.org.
2026 Tillman Scholar Application
The Pat Tillman Foundation unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans, and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The fellowship program supports Tillman Scholars with a national network, professional and leadership development opportunities, and academic scholarships so they are empowered to make an impact in the world. For more information on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the impact of the Tillman Scholars, visit our website and Tillman Scholars page.
The 2026 Tillman Scholar application is now open and will close on February 1, 2026, at 23:59 PT.
Please read before registering and beginning your application,
When creating your account, do not use (.edu,.mil, or .gov) emails as they will block our email notifications from coming through. It is preferred to use your personal email account, such as Gmail or Yahoo.
In order to receive email notifications about the status of your application, you must verify your email address when ed.
It's highly suggested to use the most current version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari to complete your application.
You are submitting an application for a scholarship for the next fall/spring academic year, not the current academic year.
Once you enter your application, each task will open in a box on the left side. Be sure to scroll up and down to reveal all the tasks to be completed. Additional tasks will populate as you progress in completing tasks.
Application Resources
We have compiled all of our Tillman Scholar Application videos here. Included in this playlist is an overview of the entire application process and information about the Tillman Scholar program. On a related note, check out the advice and best practices from Tillman Scholars themselves in our TS Perspectives videos.
Questions?
If you are experiencing technical issues with this application tool please contact SM Apply customer support.
If you have content questions please visit our FAQ sheet. If you still have questions email scholarships@ptf.org.