Scholarships for Children of First Responders
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:
- 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
General College Scholarships
- 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
The Children of Heroes Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
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).
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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.
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