The National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children’s Foundation awards scholarships to children of law enforcement and firefighting personnel who were lost or permanently disabled in the line of duty.  These awards recognize academic achievement and help students by providing financial support for their education at qualified institutions.  Candidates must be pursuig a Bachelor’s Degree, Associate Degree, certificate or diploma from an accredited college, university or technical institute in the United States.

The Award:

This merit-based scholarship provides a maximum award up to $5,000. The number of scholarships awarded depends upon the yield of the endowment. Recipients of this award may be eligible to have the scholarship renewed for up to four years. To be considered for a scholarship renewal the recipient must produce documentation that proves he/she maintains a grade point average of 2.5 is registered and maintains a full credit load within each academic year.

 Who is Eligible:

• Applicants must be a child of a law enforcement agent/officer or firefighter who lost his/her life or was permanently disabled in the line of duty.  Click here for eligibility requirements.  
• Awards are based on scholastic and other achievements such as demonstration of leadership, outstanding performance in the arts, sports, or volunteer activities benefiting the community.
• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, certificate or diploma at any accredited college, university or technical institution in the United States.
• Candidates must be registered as a full-time student during the entire academic year and maintain a 2.5 out of a 4.0 grade point average, or the equivalent.
• Applicants must reside and attend school in the United States.

 Applicants will be reviewed by a Scholarship Committee. Scholarship Committee members will not participate in discussions and will not be involved in decisions regarding applicants to whom they are related.  Awards will be paid directly to the student’s school for the benefit of the student.  

Application Procedure

Each candidate must submit the following items:

• CompletedScholarship Application.  Click here to download Scholarship Application.
• Documentation of academic record and current school status; include most recent transcript and letter of acceptance into chosen school or study program (when available) evidence of awards, honors, leadership positions or other achievements.
• Personal essay, not exceeding 700 words, summarizing personal and professional achievements, and career goals.
• Documentation verifying connection to law enforcement agent or firefighter, and documentation verifying that the deceased/disabled officer or firefighter had dependents.
• Letters of recommendation from three (3) individuals excluding family members, including one academic, one personal reference and one from the related Law Enforcement agent or Firefighter’s employer.
• Written notification confirming a line of duty death/permanent disability occurred from the chief executive officer of the involved agency.
• Tuition bill from college or study program.
• Documentation of annual income of parents (most recent tax returns and documentation of pension earnings where applicable)

Decisions of the judges are final. The NLEAFCF reserves the right to withhold awards in any category in the absence of qualified applicants. Applications are accepted year round.  It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that all required documents are received.

Mail applications to:
The National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children’s Foundation
Scholarship Awards Program
928 Broadway, Suite 703
New York, New York 10010

Contact:

Sarahbeth Grossman
646-822-4236