Shannon Kent
Special Forces
Spouse Scholarship
The Special Forces Shield Maidens and the Special Forces Foundation are proud to announce the Shannon Kent Special Forces Spouse Scholarship, a new collaboration between the two nonprofits. This scholarship fund will provide support and grants to the women behind the Green Berets looking to further their education and professional pursuits. We are honored to name this scholarship after Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent, a brilliant and revered woman in her own right, and also a Green Beret wife. Senior Chief Petty Officer Kent was killed in action on January 16, 2019, in Manbij, Syria, while on a mission with teammates. She was a stellar operator, accomplished linguist, loving mother to Colt and Josh, and loving wife of Joe Kent. Shannon’s sons’ names pay tribute to the legacies of warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Colt was a boy’s name which Shannon and Joe had selected when first dating; Colt carries the middle name Blake after Navy SEAL Blake Martson, with whom Shannon had worked. Josh is named after Joe’s best friend, also a Green Beret, and carries the middle name Brett after fallen Green Beret Brett Walden. The Special Forces Shield Maidens and Special Forces Foundation are humbled to honor Shannon’s name and memory by providing the means by which the spouses of the Special Forces community can benefit and succeed.
Initial qualification: Being the wife of a Green Beret. As indicated on the application form linked below, applicants are required to submit proof of their husband’s Green Beret status. (Several forms of documentation are accepted.)
Which courses of study, programs, certifications are considered: A lot! We pride ourselves on supporting a range of applicants, and we have women who are pursuing degrees, specialized coursework, professional licensing, certifications, re-certifications, etc.
When applications are accepted and reviewed: Year-round! Our team understands that SF wife life doesn’t follow a traditional schedule, cycle, or routine, so we strive to support our candidates in the best way possible. Thank you for understanding that we are an all-volunteer team who receives many scholarship applications. We do our best to reply to applicants as promptly as possible, but we appreciate your patience and understanding while we review submissions.
The Legend of Chief Shannon Kent
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