NFFF’s Sarbanes Scholarship Program provides educational funding to the spouses, children, and stepchildren of fallen firefighters—helping to ensure that even if financial circumstances have changed, fire hero families can still achieve their educational dreams.
The 2023-2024 NFFF Scholarship Program awarded a total of $504,149 to 63 recipients. The scholarships are based on applicants’ financial needs and academic performance – emphasizing those studying science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and public safety. The 2023 – 2024 scholarship recipients include 41 previous scholarship recipients and 22 first-time recipients.
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NFFF and its scholarship partners are proud to support these families and honor the memory of fallen heroes.
“We take great pride in being able to support our Fire Hero Families through the Foundation’s scholarship program. We are cheering on our scholarship recipients as they work through this next chapter of their lives and face the challenges ahead,” said NFFF Chief Executive Officer Victor Stagnaro.
The scholarship program honors fallen firefighters by providing educational support for their family members. Through the scholarship program, the NFFF aims to alleviate the financial burden that can accompany pursuing higher education.
The NFFF Sarbanes Scholarship Program is made possible by generous donations from Motorola Solutions Foundation, Inc., the Alan Patrick Sondej Scholarship Fund, the Kenneth M. Hedrick Memorial Scholarship Fund, MissionSquare Retirement, Burton A. Zipser and Sandra D. Zipser Foundation, National Association of State Fire Marshals, Global Health & Safety, Steel Family’s Engine Company 5 Foundation, and individual donors. NFFF and scholarship donors are proud to support these families and honor the memory of their fallen heroes.
