The Heart of America Patriot Foundation (HOAPF)
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing scholarships to the spouses and children of deceased or 100% disabled veterans by partnering with post-secondary education institutions that match
our funds dollar-for-dollar. Our scholarships support VA Dependent Education Assistance (DEA) Chapter 35 qualified students who demonstrate a high level of unmet financial need.
Service Stories Speaker Series
Febuary 22, 2024
Join the Heart of America Patriot Foundation at Rockhurst University for an unforgettable evening with six local WWII Veterans. These brave men and women of the Greatest Generation tell incredible stories of service, sacrifice, resilience, and triumph. This live event, presented in partnership with our friends at Patriot Features, will take you back in time, allowing you to connect with the heroes who shaped our world. Reserve your tickets today at:
https://ServiceStoriesbyHOAPF.eventbrite.com
To become a sponsor, please contact: info@hoapf.org
Our Impact- HOAPF supported numerous veteran-related organizations before fully changing our focus to helping the dependents of deceased or 100% disabled veterans in 2021. We distributed $277,500 to 12 partner colleges in December of that year. They agreed to match our contribution, administer the scholarship program, and report back to us annually.
At the end of 2023 we distributed $750,000 to 35 partner institutions, which will be matched for a total scholarship impact of $1.5 Million, approximately 800 scholarships in the 2024-25 academic year!
Our Vision- The Heart of America Patriot Foundation envisions a grateful nation where the sacrifices made by service members and their families are recognized and honored. We seek a future where the children and spouses of those who have given everything for our country are empowered to become the next generation of leaders through higher education.
By providing the opportunity to attain a college education debt-free, we offer more than words of thanks. We offer help, hope, and opportunity.
"Kansas State University serves today as the first operational land-grant “peoples” college in America. As a land grant institution—we have a chartered mission of serving our military and veterans in our state and have been doing so since 1863. One of the most challenging military-affiliated students to assist are our VA Chapter 35 DEA students—of which our university has the most in our state (100+). As a result of this amazing partnership with HOAPF —our most financially needy Chapter 35 students now receive full-scholarships from the matching program. Without HOAPF’s generous program—many of these special students would not persist through graduation. HOAPF is our hero’s hero." -Lt. Col. Art DeGroat, USA Ret. Executive Director of Military and Veterans Affairs at Kansas State University
1. Cleveland University-Kansas City
2. Colorado College
3. Emporia State University
4. Fayetteville State University (HBCU)
5. Fort Hays State University
6. Georgia Southern University
7. Hampton University (HBCU)
8. Hawaii Pacific University
9. Iowa State University
10. Johnson Co Community College
11. Kansas City Kansas Community College
12. Kansa
1. Cleveland University-Kansas City
2. Colorado College
3. Emporia State University
4. Fayetteville State University (HBCU)
5. Fort Hays State University
6. Georgia Southern University
7. Hampton University (HBCU)
8. Hawaii Pacific University
9. Iowa State University
10. Johnson Co Community College
11. Kansas City Kansas Community College
12. Kansas State University
13. Lindenwood University
14. Metropolitan Community College
15. Middle Tennessee State University
16. Norfolk State University (HBCU)
17. Oklahoma State University
18. Park University
19. Pitt State - Kansas Tech Center
20. Rockhurst University
21. South Dakota State University
22. Southeast Missouri State University
23. Tennessee State University (HBCU)
24. University of Central Missouri
25. University of Kansas
26. University of Missouri
27. University of Missouri-Kansas City
28. University of North Dakota
29. University of Oklahoma
30. University of South Dakota
31. University of Texas San Antonio
32. University of Tulsa
33. Virginia State University (HBCU)
34. Wichita State University
35. North Carolina A&T (HBCU)
36. Texas A&M University
Our scholarships average $2,000 per student per year. $25,000 fully funds one college or university. And every gift is matched 100%
We want innovative minds for our board, passionate individuals for working committee roles, and dedicated volunteers who want to make a lasting impact! Contact: info@hoapf.org
Use your voice to share the mission of HOAPF far and wide!
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