SCHOLARSHIPS
Education Shouldn't End When Tragedy Strikes
When a law enforcement officer dies in the line of duty, the impact on their family is immediate and life-altering. The financial burden that follows can put education and long-term plans on hold. Through the America’s Heroes Scholarship Fund, McDavid Charities helps children and spouses of fallen officers pursue higher education without that added burden.
What the Scholarship Covers
Our scholarships are designed to meet the real needs of each family. Awards may be used for:
- Tuition and fees at accredited colleges, universities, or trade schools
- Textbooks and academic materials
- Room and board, transportation, or other approved educational expenses
We aim to reduce barriers and open doors—so families can move forward with dignity and hope.
Who Is Eligible
Applicants must be the spouse or child of a U.S. law enforcement officer who lost their life in the line of duty. Each application is reviewed with care and compassion by our team, and we are available to guide families through the process every step of the way.
Why Scholarships Matter
For the families we serve, a scholarship is more than a financial award. It’s a message that their loved one’s sacrifice is remembered. It’s a chance to reclaim a future that felt lost. It’s proof that even in grief, opportunity and purpose still exist.
Our Commitment: $25 Million for Education
We have set an ambitious but critical goal: to endow $25 million to the America’s Heroes Scholarship Fund over the next decade. To date, more than $6 million has been raised, thanks to our flagship Golf for COPS event, our annual gala, and the generosity of individual and corporate donors.
$1,225,000
Scholarships
80,000
Survivors Nationwide
$1,005,000
TO HANDS-ON PROGRAMS AND COUNSELING
Counseling and Hands-on Programs
How to Apply
Families seeking scholarship support can contact us directly for eligibility and application details. We understand the weight of this process and approach every request with care.
Email: Info@TheMcDavidGroupCharities.com
How to Contribute
Your donation to the America’s Heroes Scholarship Fund helps fund the education of a child or spouse whose world has been turned upside down. You can make a one-time gift, set up recurring support, or explore opportunities to sponsor a named scholarship in honor of a loved one or organization.
It’s your donations that make the difference.
It’s from your generosity that we are able to provide for the ones who need it the most, at their hardest time in life.
