Helping leaders make real change
Tillman Scholars are finding comprehensive solutions to everything from water scarcity, to human rights, to national security. With your contributions and support, we’re able to identify and empower the next generation of leaders who are dedicated to service beyond self. The Tillman Scholar community is making a real impact in the world.
Honoring a Legacy
Pat’s story on the football field and the Army is well-known, but it is his principles and service that are his true legacy. Pat believed in something bigger than himself, and dedicated his life to serving it. We’re dedicated to honoring that legacy.
Pat’s family and friends started the Pat Tillman Foundation to carry forward that legacy by giving military service members, veterans and spouses who embody those principles the educational tools and support they need to reach their fullest potential as leaders – no matter how they choose to serve.
“To err on the side of passion is human and right and the only way I’ll live.”
Our Values
Pat inspired us all to live our lives to fullest, and we’ve shaped this foundation around key principles that mattered to Pat the most.
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The Tillman Scholar Network
Tillman Scholars are military service members, veterans and spouses with a high potential for impact as demonstrated through a proven track record of leadership, the continued pursuit of education and the commitment of their resources to service beyond self.
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We’re honored to help the next generation of leaders live selflessly, creating a better world. With your effort, we’ll continue to honor Pat’s legacy to inspire future generations.
Our Partners
Without loyal support, our mission would go unfulfilled. Meet our partners and sponsors who are empowering the Tillman Scholars.
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Our team is passionate and purpose-driven, and as we grow our community, we’re looking to recruit individuals who want to help us achieve the mission.
News & Media Highlights
All of the latest news and press releases for the Pat Tillman Foundation.
“Every family who has served alongside U.S. forces deserves a hero’s welcome.”
Earlier this week, a number of Tillman Scholars reflected on the events unfolding in Afghanistan now. Many scholars and their friends and family worked to create a better future in Afghanistan, as part of their military service or beyond; many made exceptional...
“We Have to Make the Afghan People Visible. They Are Our Family”
Many of our Tillman Scholars — and Pat Tillman, our foundation’s namesake and inspiration — made exceptional sacrifices for a safe and peaceful Afghanistan, and many more experienced the ultimate sacrifice of friends and family members they loved. It affects so many...
Pat Tillman Foundation Announces Its 2021 Tillman Scholars
Chicago, IL (June 29, 2021) – Today, the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) announced the names of the 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses chosen as 2021 Tillman Scholars. In recognition of their service and leadership potential, the newly selected class...
ESPN Will Present the Pat Tillman Award for Service to England International Striker Marcus Rashford During The 2021 ESPYS Presented by Capital One on July 10 on ABC
Press release from ESPNpressroom.com Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford has raised millions in donations alongside food charity FareShare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Having grown up the youngest of five children in one of the more deprived areas...
Pat Tillman Foundation 2020 Giving Campaign, “Leadership Matters”
Donations to the Pat Tillman Foundation will be matched up to $75,000 starting on Giving Tuesday, thanks to TEK Systems and several anonymous benefactors. Funds raised by Dec. 31, 2020, support the foundation’s mission to unite and empower a diverse community of...
Pat Tillman Foundation to Honor Jon Stewart, John Feal and Jackie Munn at its 2020 Tillman Honors Awards Ceremony
The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) will honor Jon Stewart, John Feal and Jackie Munn for their remarkable leadership and commitment to service at Tillman Honors in a Zoom event on Thursday, Nov. 5 from noon to 1 p.m. CST. Tillman Honors, presented in partnership with...