The 9/11 Promise Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2023

Closes: 3/15/2024

The 9/11 Promise Scholarship is awarded to children of fallen first responders/military service members and children of first responders/military service members who are certified as unable to work. Students under the age of 25 are welcome to apply.

Win up to

$15,000

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Child of a first responder or military service member who has been killed or injured and is unable to hold employment.

Minimum 2.00 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

Graduating high school senior, high school graduate, or GED recipient

Seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree

Participation in leadership

Aged 25 or younger

Demonstrate financial need

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree

Current Grade

High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student

Maximum Age

Location

Country: US

Minimum GPA

Armed Service Branch

Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Army National Guard, Air Force National Guard, National Guard, Merchant Marine

Armed Service Status

Retired, Veteran, Retired Reservist, KIA

Activities

Leadership

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