9.11 Promise Run Scholarships Grant

9.11 Promise Run Scholarships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: 9.11 Promise
Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: February 09, 2026

Summary

The 9.11 Promise Run Scholarships provide financial support to children of first responders and military personnel who have been killed or injured. Established in 2019, these scholarships range from $5,000 to $15,000 and can be applied toward trade school or college tuition. Eligible applicants must be under 25 years old and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Awards are issued directly to accredited institutions and can be renewed for up to six years, ensuring continued support for eligible students.

Overview

9.11 Promise Run Scholarships The 9.11 Promise Run provides scholarships to qualified children of first responders and military service members who have been killed or injured and are unable to hold employment. Starting in 2019, participants of the 9.11 Promise events fundraised for scholarships that positively impact the lives of children and families impacted by the loss of their loved one. Scholarship amounts range from a minimum award of $5,000 to a max award of $15,000. The monies may be used for trade school, undergraduate or graduate level students for either in-state or out-of-state tuition. Terms of the Awards All scholarships are paid directly to an officially accredited college or university on behalf of the scholarship recipient.Scholarships may be used for tuition, room & board, required books & equipment, and related academic expenses.Scholarships are for one academic year. Applicants may reapply for assistance for up to six separate years; however, the receipt of a scholarship does not guarantee future awards.If the recipient withdraws from the accredited college or university voluntarily, any unused funds will be returned to the 9.11 Promise Run, Inc. In no case may a recipient personally receive funds from the scholarship award.If the recipient is asked to leave the accredited college or university prior to the completion of the academic year, any unused funds will be returned to the 9.11 Promise Run, Inc.If the recipient changes schools during an period funded by an 9/11 Promise Run scholarship, prior approval by the 9.11 Promise Run, Inc. is required to continue the scholarship.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Children of a fallen first responder or military service member, OR children of a first responder or military service member certified as not being able to work. Children must currently be under the age of 25.High school diploma or equivalency, or in the final year of high school.Currently enrolled at or accepted to pursue trade, undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited trade school, college or university.Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for applicant (high school or undergraduate to date)