Resources for survivors

SBF Registry - In order for a Gold Star/Surviving Spouse or child to take part in any of our events or programs a completed SBF Registry form as well as a DD1300 and current proof of benefits must be on file. CLICK HERE for the SBF Registry Form.
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Financial Education Employment Program - Provides a holistic approach to helping our Registered Gold Star/Surviving Spouses attain their career endeavors, secure financial literacy, and a new sense of stability after the loss of their service members. CLICK HERE for more information.
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Free Career Mentoring Program - We offer our Surviving Spouses and college-age teens (who must be enrolled in college, trade school, or want to enter the military) career mentoring through Cummins Veteran Employment Resource Group. This program matches our Gold Star/Surviving Spouses and teens being with a Cummins employee who can provide career mentoring through virtual and group forums. CLICK HERE for the Application, Waiver and more information.

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Free Resume Scholarship - Are you a Gold Star spouse looking to return to work, enter the workforce, or start a business? Apply now to receive two independent consultations with a resume professional to address your needs and objectives, then update, revise, or create your resume. This opportunity is limited to funding and the availability of resume professional. CLICK HERE for the Application, Waiver and more information.
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Free Tutoring Scholarship - The Sugar Bear Foundation is offering free online tutoring services for Gold Star spouses and children. Thanks to the generosity of our scholarship sponsor, RF-LAMBDA, you can sign-up for assistance as many of our Gold Star families transition to online or homeschool education. CLICK HERE for the Application, Waiver and more information.
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Hiring Our Heroes - Career Support for Surviving Spouses - We have an excellent opportunity for our Surviving Spouses to receive individual, direct, and ongoing career support for their employment needs. Even if you are only thinking of working, the team at Hiring Our Heroes truly understands especially for our very special community. CLICK HERE for more information.
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The Panther Group Service to Success - Career Support for Surviving Spouses - This is a wonderful opportunity for our spouses who are seeking employment opportunities. The Panther Group has a variety of roles, levels of employment and modalities in which one can work. CLICK HERE for more information.
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RF-Lambda Memorial Scholarship - We are excited to share our Memorial Scholarship in honor of our hero! To qualify you must be the son or daughter of a military service member who died while on active duty (the manner of death does not matter) and a senior in high school or attending college.

The loss of a parent can have a devastating impact  on a family and we  want to help surviving children create a path of success.   

Please direct any questions to Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org. 

To apply, CLICK HERE to Download the Scholarship Application. Applicants should state the estimated amount needed on the application. Funds will be paid directly to the institution for such items as tuition, housing, fees or academic tutoring needs that pertain to selected coursework.
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Virtual College Consulting - CLICK HERE for more information
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College Workshop and Career Transitions Podcast Replays - CLICK HERE for more information
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