News Summary
Folds of Honor has launched a new educational scholarship named after PGA Tour star Nick Dunlap at the University of Alabama. The first recipient, Kylie Baldeosingh, aims to study communication disorders in graduate school. This scholarship honors her late father, a military service member who died in Iraq. Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 scholarships to support the education of military families, showcasing its commitment to honoring their sacrifices and providing opportunities for their children.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Folds of Honor has established a new educational scholarship named after PGA Tour standout Nick Dunlap, awarded at his alma mater, the University of Alabama. The inaugural recipient of the Folds of Honor – Nick Dunlap Scholarship is Kylie Baldeosingh, who is set to attend graduate school in the 2024-2025 academic year, focusing her studies on communication disorders.
Kylie Baldeosingh, having recently graduated, has aspirations of becoming a speech-language pathologist. Her journey is part of a larger narrative, as she is one of three sisters who have each received scholarships from Folds of Honor. This scholarship honors their father, Sgt. Juan Carlos Baldeosingh, who died while serving in Iraq in 2009. Sgt. Baldeosingh served with dedication in the Army National Guard and had previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Folds of Honor has been dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military service members and first responders who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. Since its founding in 2007, the organization has awarded nearly 62,000 scholarships, with a total amount exceeding $290 million, impacting individuals across all 50 states.
Nick Dunlap’s Rise in Professional Golf
In 2024, Nick Dunlap made headlines when he became the first amateur in 33 years to win a PGA Tour event, achieving victory at The American Express. His remarkable journey continued with a second win at the Barracuda Championship in July 2025, making him the first player in PGA Tour history to secure victories as both an amateur and a professional in the same season. His accomplishments earned him the title of PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for 2024.
Throughout his amateur golf career, Dunlap has made a significant impact, winning the U.S. Amateur in 2023. He is also the first player to achieve wins in the U.S. Junior Amateur, U.S. Amateur, and a PGA Tour event while still an amateur, highlighting his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
Folds of Honor’s Mission and Reputation
Folds of Honor, founded by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional and F-16 fighter pilot with three combat tours in Iraq, has earned a reputation for its commitment to supporting military families. The organization is recognized as a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and received a Platinum rating from Candid. These accolades reflect its effective operational practices in providing scholarships that cover private school tuition, college tuition, and postgraduate studies.
Nick Dunlap expressed deep gratitude towards Folds of Honor for their unwavering support of military families and underscored the honor in presenting the scholarship to Kylie Baldeosingh. As a notable figure in the sporting world who now champions this cause, Dunlap’s involvement adds a personal touch to the scholarship that aims to empower students like Baldeosingh who strive for success through education.
The establishment of the Folds of Honor – Nick Dunlap Scholarship not only highlights the accomplishments of distinguished individuals in the golf community but also signifies a profound commitment to honoring the sacrifices made by military families, ensuring their children have access to educational opportunities.
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Additional Resources
- PGA Tour: Inaugural Folds of Honor – Nick Dunlap Scholarship
- SI.com: Recipient of Inaugural Nick Dunlap Scholarship Announced
- Detroit News: Rocket Classic Partners with Folds of Honor
- Wikipedia: Folds of Honor
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Folds of Honor
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