Pat Tillman Foundation

Mission

The Pat Tillman Foundation unites and empowers a diverse community of remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. It is Pat’s principles and service that are his true legacy. Pat believed in something bigger than himself—the qualities we look for in our Tillman Scholars are the same qualities that Pat displayed throughout his life.

The Pat Tillman Foundation and Georgetown University have a long history of collaboration and excellence, and Georgetown has had the honor of having 19 Pat Tillman Scholars as students. From students studying international affairs, public policy and law, to scholars in the fields of business, nursing and medicine, Georgetown are proud to partner with the Pat Tillman Foundation and champion its mission.

Benefits

• Scholarship: Tillman Scholars can expect to receive annual funding to assist with academic expenses, including tuition, books, and living expenses. Scholarships are funded annually for a single, post-secondary degree.
• Leadership: Tillman Scholars join a broad and diverse global community of dedicated, high-performing peers, mentors and industry leaders. We also offer exclusive events like the Pat Tillman Leadership Summit.
• Professional Development: Through events, conferences, training, mini grants and more, Tillman Scholars receive opportunities to advance their knowledge, skills and experience in their areas of impact and beyond.

Apply

The application window for the scholarship typically runs from December to February, and the exact deadlines for the 2026 cycle will be announced at a later date. Join the prospective scholar’s mailing list to stay updated. The MAVRC office also holds an information session every year for interested applicants (date TBA).