The Foundation and its partners awarded 56 scholarships to a spouse, children, and step-children of fallen firefighters.
Our 2021 – 2022 scholarship recipients include 38 previous scholarship recipients and 18 first-time recipients.
Awards were based on an assessment of each applicant’s financial need and academic performance, with a focus on applicants who were studying subjects in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), and Public Safety.
Thanks to a very generous donation from Motorola Solutions Foundation, Inc., the Alan Patrick Sondej Scholarship Fund, and the NFFF partnerships with MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC), Burton A. Zipser and Sandra D. Zipser Foundation, National Association of State Fire Marshals, Presto, Global Health & Safety, and the Steel Family’s Engine Company 5 Foundation and countless other donations made towards the NFFF Scholarship Program. This year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation was able to award 56 scholarships totaling over $478,229.
The NFFF has awarded $5,269,223 in scholarships since 1997.
Music Composition Major
Molecular and Cellular Biology Major
Fashion Merchandising Major
Civil Engineering Major
Dramatic Writing Major
Ethics, Society, and Law & Social-Cultural Anthropology Major
Engineering Management Major
Graphic Design/Brand Marketing Major
Cognitive Science Major
Curriculum & Instruction Major
Sociology Major
Business Major
Elementary Education Major
Economics and Environmental Studies Major
Paramedic Major
Social Work Major
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Major
Science Major
Medical Major
Fire Science Major
Accounting Major
Veterinary Medicine Major
Nursing Major
Exercise Science Major
Biology Major
Education Major
American Sign Language Major
Veterinarian Major
Medical (Nursing) Major
Computer Science Major
Computer Science Major
Computer Science Major
Computer Science Major
Social Work Major
Nursing or Biology Major
Forest Management - Focus in Ecology Major
Business Management Major
Filmmaking Major
Sports Management Major
Biology Major
Communications with Administration of Justice Major
Homeland Security Masters, Business Administration & Fire Technology Major
Business Major
Marketing Major
Athletic Training/Physical Therapy Major
Cognitive Neuroscience Major
Political Science Major
Early Elementary Education Major
Social Strategy and Management Major
Business Major
Business Major
Elementary Education Major
Nursing Major
Communications Major
M.A. Christian Ministry with Focus in Chaplaincy Major
Elementary Education & Special Education Major
