First Command Educational Foundation Information

First Command Educational Foundation (FCEF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to empowering military families to build lasting legacies through education. Since 1983, FCEF has supported the military community by providing over 5.6 million dollars in scholarships. - We award an average of $125,000 annually in scholarships - We partner with military affiliated community organizations to support their scholarship programs through the Carroll H. Payne Scholarship Program - In 2025, we launched our Military Spouse Scholarship Program; supporting the educational goals of military spouses - We manage and administer seven scholarship endowments; honoring the legacies of loved ones through scholarships