First Responders Children’s Foundation – Vincent Bennett, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

First Responders Children's Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award available
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a U.S. Citizen
  2. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student during the entire academic year.
  3. Applicant must have and maintain a 2.7 out of a 4.0 grade point average
  4. Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor’s, associate’s, certificate, graduate or law degree at any accredited college, university or technical/vocational institution in the United States that participates in the federal financial aid programs offered through the U.S. Department of Education.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: The Vincent Bennett, Jr. Memorial scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming freshman who is the child of a law enforcement officer or firefighter who was killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. This award recognizes financial need, academic achievement, and the candidate must show a strong commitment to service in the community. A declared major is not required, but preference will be given to eligible candidates who are majoring in engineering. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

Application requirements for the First Responders Children’s Foundation – Vincent Bennett, Jr. Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Recommendation letter
  • FAFSA
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
  • Headshot
Additional Information:

Award Amount: One $20,000 award will be distributed  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $20,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, June 15, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, June 15, 2023

Make sure all material is submitted by the deadline for consideration.
About First Responders Children's Foundation:
Contact Information: -,
Address: 38 East 32nd Street Suite 620 New York , New York

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