The SOMA Scholarship Fund was established to recognize the significant contributions enlisted SOF Medics have made to our country and to provide them with limited assistance to offset the costs of higher education.
Applications for 2027 are now open.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
Interested applicants that meet the below eligibility requirements are required to upload the following documentation to the online application portal.
1. Essay – The essay presents you an opportunity to speak directly to the Scholarship Committee. Limit your document to no more than three pages and include the following information:
- brief personal introduction
- past lessons learned
- plans for the future
- why/how the scholarship money will help you accomplish your mission(s)
- any additional information about yourself, including where you’ve been and where you’d like to go (metaphorically-speaking).
2. Proof of acceptance/enrollment in a health/medical program at an accredited institution/university
3. DD-214 Documentation of military service.
4. Other Federal service documentation (TDY orders, CED orders, Letters of Authorization, etc. )
The committee is looking for candidates with a strong sense of purpose, service, and commitment, who intend to continue serving their community and their country.
Please be sure to redact personal information from the documentation that you do not want shared, including your social security number and your birthdate. Do not include classified or otherwise sensitive information.
Eligibility:
Scholarship funds are available to SOF-qualified (US Army: Special Forces / Ranger / 160th SOAR / Civil Affairs ; US Navy: SEAL / SWCC / SARC; USMC: MARSOC / Reconnaissance; USAF: Pararescue) SOMA members in good standing for two years, that are either enrolled or accepted in an accredited health/medical program.
Application Timeline:
The SOMA Scholarship and Awards Committee will determine the award amount to recipients based on financial needs, merit, academic and/or health care potential.
September 2026 – Call for Applications opens.
January 31, 2027 – Call for Applications closes.
February 2027 – Review committee determines finalists and finalists interviewed
March 2027 – Awardees announced and notified
May 2027 – Funds distributed
Only online applications will be accepted.