All veterans applying for scholarship must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be a veteran who served in an area of combat operations.
2. Must be separated/retired from active duty status. Current and former members of the National Guard or Reserves may also apply if they meet all other listed criteria.
3. Must be a disabled combat veteran (mental or physical) with a 80% or higher disability rating.
4. Must provide proof of honorable discharge from military service DD214.
5. Must provide VA entitlement/rating letter.
6. Must be willing to commit to training at least a minimum of two times per week at a We Defy Foundation Approved Training Facility for the duration of one year.
7. A Special Criteria Waiver exists on a case by case basis for unique circumstances (e.g. training accident, sexual assault, other circumstances related to military service).

If approved, We Defy Foundation will provide the following:

1. A twelve (12) month scholarship to train Jiu Jitsu at an Approved Training Facility.
2. Two (2) GIs including We Defy Patches.
3. Private coaching (Must be board approved on a case by case basis).
4. Special training equipment (Must be board approved on a case by case basis).