A $3 million Families for Freedom Scholarship has been created by Indianapolis based Lumina Foundation for Education to aid undergraduate education of financially needy survivors (spouses and children) of those who perished or were disabled in the terrorist attacks of… Continue reading
The W. H. Howie McClennan scholarship provides a $2,500 scholarship to sons, daughters or legally adopted children of fire fighters killed in the line of duty planning to attend a university, accredited college or other institution of higher learning. Awards… Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
Opportunities for the Blind is an organization that helps blind individuals achieve their career goals. Financial assistance is offered to legally blind U.S. citizens of working age to assist with career development. Categories of funding include: scholarships and training, self-employment… Continue reading
The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation has pledged $10,000 in scholarship bonds for children whose parents were killed in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. In the past, this organization has provided eligible mentally or physically disabled children of a Marine… Continue reading