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Scholarships for Children of First Responders

National Law Enforcement and

Funding Amount

Varies per student

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Scholarships for Children of First Responders

Status: Active, ongoing program for over 20 years

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Focus Areas: College scholarships for children of first responders

Types of Scholarships:

    General College Scholarships

  • Awarded to children of first responder parents who have been injured or lost in the line of duty
  • Covers tuition, fees, room, and board (when listed on student's tuition bill) not already covered by financial aid and other scholarships
  • Students may apply when entering freshman year or as sophomores, juniors, or seniors
  • Scholarship covers remaining years of undergraduate studies

    The Children of Heroes Scholarship

  • Total Allocation: $600,000
  • Award Structure: Three students per year over 8 years
  • Coverage: Tuition, fees, room and board (only when listed on student's tuition bill) not already covered by financial aid and other scholarships
  • Partner: Scooter Braun and SB Projects
  • Created: 2022
  • Purpose: Support children of first responders and medical personnel directly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Child of first responder or medical personnel

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Academic merit

  • Leadership qualities

  • Volunteerism

  • Participation in co-curricular activities

  • Priority given to children of first responders impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

  • Students majoring in business and entrepreneurship strongly encouraged to apply
  • Selection Criteria: Financial need, academic merit, demonstrated leadership, excellence in arts or sports, volunteer activities benefiting the community

    2020 Statistics: Foundation granted college scholarships to 126 students in every field of academia

    Background: Foundation has been awarding scholarships for over 20 years. In partnership with Scooter Braun and SB Projects, funded through donations from proceeds of Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande duet "Stuck With U" (over $5 million raised to date).

    Contact Information:

  • Website: www.1stRCF.org

  • Email: Joanna@1stRCF.org

  • Phone: +1 (646) 912-2681
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline: Students may apply when entering freshman year or as sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Scholarship only covers remaining years of undergraduate studies.

    Selection Criteria Assessed:

  • Financial need

  • Academic merit

  • Demonstrated leadership

  • Excellence in the arts or sports

  • Volunteer activities benefiting the community
  • Required Materials: Specific application materials not detailed in available content.

    To Apply:

  • Visit www.1stRCF.org for complete application instructions and portal

  • Contact the organization directly at Joanna@1stRCF.org or (646) 912-2681 for assistance
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    first-responderseducation

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