Scholarships and Other Support for Families of Fallen Firefighters
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers. In response to our national tragedy, the Foundation is working with FEMA and USFA to ensure that all necessary… Continue reading
How To Make A High School Diploma Worth More
The School-to-Work program provides money to states and local partnerships of business, labor, government, education, and community organizations to develop school-to-work systems. School-to-Work is based on the concept that education works best and is most useful for future careers when… Continue reading
Money for College for Children Who Have Lost a Parent in the Line of Duty
The Silver Shield Foundation assists the funding of education for children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Surviving dependents of New York City police officers and firefighters; New York, New Jersey and Connecticut state troopers and… Continue reading
Scholarship Fund for Victims’ Spouses and Children
The Points of Light Foundation and USA Weekend, in partnership with Citizens Scholarship Fund of America, initiated the Make a Difference Day Scholarship Fund in response to the September 11th tragedy. The Fund will provide post secondary education benefits to… Continue reading
Scholarships For Victims’ Children or Those Disabled
The Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America is a joint venture of several non profits to provide college assistance to children, spouses, and those permanently disabled due to the terrorists attacks. This fund is also open to airline employees, passengers, relief… Continue reading
Law Firm Offers Scholarship at NYU
The Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Scholarship Fund at New York University has been established to help provide for the children of the firefighters, police officers and emergency medical services personnel who lost their lives responding to the World Trade… Continue reading
Education For Dependents of Public Safety Officers Killed or Disabled in The Line of Duty
The Bureau of Justice Assistance provides financial assistance for higher education to the spouses and children (under the age of 27) of public safety officers* who have been killed or have received permanent and totally disabling injuries in the line… Continue reading
Education Fund to Benefit Victims’ Children
Nokia, in close cooperation with the International Youth Foundation, has established a new global fund for the college education needs of children who have lost a parent in the unfortunate tragedies in the United States on September 11th. Nokia’s intent… Continue reading
Government to Reduce Victims’ College Loans
People affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks will be able to postpone or reduce payments of federal college loans under an agreement between banks and the U.S. Department of Education. The loan relief covers borrowers in three programs: Federal… Continue reading
Money for College for Surviving Children
The Citigroup Relief Fund was established to provide scholarships for the children of those that died or were disabled in the September 11th attacks. Individual scholarship amounts are based on financial need and funds availability. Funds may only be used… Continue reading
