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W.H. "Howie" McClennan Scholarship

International Association of Fire Fighters
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 2/1/2026

W.H. "Howie" McClennan Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to children of deceased fire fighters.

Win up to
$2,500
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • This program is open to the children (including legally adopted children) of firefighters who died in the line of duty.
  • Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited 2year college, 4-year college or university, or vocational training institution in the United States or Canada.
  • Selection is based primarily on financial need, although consideration is also given to academic performance (at least a 2.0 GPA), letters of recommendation, and a 200word essay on the applicant's reasons for wanting to continue their education.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
    Location
    • Country: CA, US
    Minimum GPA
    2
    Situation
    Child of Deceased Parent

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