Address: America's 911 Foundation, Inc.

13630 Barnhouse Place

Leesburg, VA 20176-5460

Phone: (703) 771-0118

Fax: (703) 771-3959

Email: info [at] americas911ride.org (info[at]americas911ride[dot]org)

Website: http://www.americas911foundation.org/

Criteria: The America 911 Foundation funds a college scholarship program for children of active first responders (EMS, fire, police) who place their lives on the line for their communities. The scholarship is available to any student whose parent is an active duty first responder, either paid or volunteer, and only applies to accredited colleges and universities. Applicants must obtain two letters of reference from non-related current school faculty and/or community leaders. Additionally, applicants will need to write an essay of 250-500 words on the selected prompt. The prompt and full list of guidelines can be found on the application form.

Forms Needed: Application form may be found here.

Application Deadline: March 20th

Address: Aon Memorial Education Fund

200 E Randolph St.

Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: (312) 381-0531

Email: paige.wiebler [at] aon.com (paige[dot]wiebler[at]aon[dot]com)

Website: http://www.aon.com/usa/about-aon/aon-memorial-education-fund.jsp

Criteria: Following the death of 176 Aon colleagues on September 11, 2001, Aon established the Aon Memorial Education Fund in 2002 to provide post-secondary educational financial assistance to the dependent children of these Aon employees. To date, Aon has helped 126 children receive support from the Fund in order for them to achieve their academic and professional aspirations.

Forms Needed: Those interested should contact paige.wiebler [at] aon.com (Paige Wiebler).

Address: CFA Institute 11 September Memorial Scholarship Program

Scholarship Management Services

One Scholarship Way

Saint Peter, MN 56082

Phone: (507) 931-1682

Email: jdiede [at] scholarshipamerica.org (jdiede[at]scholarshipamerica[dot]org)

Website: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/cfa-institute-september-11-memorial-scholarship

Criteria: The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Institute and CFA Institute Research Foundation have established a scholarship program to assist dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners of those who died or were permanently disabled, or victims permanently disabled, as a direct result of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. The scholarship program is intended for those who plan to pursue education in college or vocational schools and programs now or in the future. Scholarships are offered each year for part-time or full-time undergraduate study in finance economics, accounting or business ethics majors at an accredited institution of the student's choice.

Address: Scholarship America

One Scholarship Way

Saint Peter, MN 56082

Phone: 1(877) 862-0136

Fax: (507) 932-8033

Email: info [at] familiesoffreedom.org (info[at]familiesoffreedom[dot]org)

Website: http://www.familiesoffreedom.org/index.php

Criteria: The purpose of the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund is to provide education assistance for post-secondary studies for financially dependent individuals of those who died or were permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and during the rescue activities relating to those attacks.

Application Instructions: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/wp-content/uploads/FOF_HubInstructions.pdf

Application Deadline:

Address: The University of Virginia Alumni Association

211 Emmet Street

PO Box 400314

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904

Phone: (434) 243-9000

Email: mcb7k [at] virginia.edu (mcb7k[at]virginia[dot]edu)

Website: https://alumni.virginia.edu/scholarships/alumni-association-awards/glenn-d-kirwin-scholarship/

Criteria: This scholarship was created in honor of Glen D. Kirwin, a 1982 graduate of the college who lost his life in the tragic events of September 11, 2001 at his office in the World Trade Center. There are no objective requirements to qualify for the scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to one or more third or fourth-year students whose character and involvement in University life most resemble Glenn's, with preference to applicants who are children of victims of the 9/11 tragedy.

Forms Needed: Applicants interested should email mcb7k [at] virginia.edu (Molly Bass) or reach her by phone at (434) 243-9019.

Application Deadline: None

Address: NJ HESAA, WTC Program

P.O. Box 540

Trenton, NJ 08625-0540

Phone: (609) 584-4480

Email: clientservices [at] hesaa.org (clientservices[at]hesaa[dot]org)

Website: http://www.hesaa.org/Documents/WTC_program.pdf

Criteria: The WTC scholarship benefits dependent children and surviving spouses of New Jersey residents who were killed or died as a result of injuries sustained by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The award also benefits the dependents of those who died as a result of the illnesses caused by exposure to the attack sites. This scholarship is only available for U.S. citizens for full-time undergraduate degrees.

Forms Needed: Those interested may apply here. Additionally, applicants must provide the following to verify eligibility:

Application Deadline: Fall and spring terms: October 1 of the academic year for which aid is requested. Spring term only: March 1 of the academic year for which aid is requested.

Address: Scholarship Management Services

One Scholarship Way

St. Peter, MN 56082

Phone: (507) 931-1682

Email: Anna.Owen [at] Vantagescholar.org (Anna[dot]Owen[at]Vantagescholar[dot]org)

Website: http://www.icmarc.org/prebuilt/micro/vantagescholar/

Criteria: The MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund (MissionSquare Scholarship Fund) honors employees in education, health care, not-for-profit, public safety, and other local and state government who died in the line of duty while serving their communities. Founded in 2001, the Fund provides financial assistance to the surviving spouses and children who are planning to attend an accredited two-year community college, four-year accredited university, or vocational school full-time. Children and spouses of an employee who died in the line of duty while working in the fields of education, health care, not-for-profit, public safety, or local or state government are eligible and encouraged to apply. Applicants must currently attend or be planning to attend a two-year accredited community college, four-year accredited college or university, or vocational school full-time. Studies can be at an undergraduate, graduate, or vocational level.

Forms Needed: Forms may be obtained here.

Application Deadline: May 15th for next school year

Address: The Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation

PO Box 132

Bronx, NY 10465

Criteria: The Foundation was established by the family and friends of Michael Francis Joseph Lynch, FDNY Badge # 2315. It is a charitable foundation dedicated to providing educational opportunities to the children of firefighters, both fallen and active, as well as children of other victims of the September 11th attacks. The Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation Scholarship is eligible for children of 1). FDNY Uniform Fire & EMS 2). Victims of September 11, 2001 or 3). Victims of Other  Disasters and Fires. In addition, applicants must be full-time students in pursuit of an undergraduate college degree in 2015-2016.

Application Deadline: February 1st

Address: The Needham September 11th Scholarship Fund

c/o Needham & Company, LLC - Attn: Kathleen Mumma

445 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor

New York, NY 10022

Phone: (212) 705-0293

Email: kmumma [at] needhamco.com (kmumma[at]needhamco[dot]com)

Criteria: Needham & Company established the Needham September 11th Scholarship Fund shortly after the tragedy. Designed to support the children and dependents of the victims who lost their lives, the purpose of the fund is to ensure that victims’ children are provided with an opportunity for a private secondary and/or college-level education. Scholarships are based on a combination of the applicant’s financial need, scholastic abilities, and community/civic involvement. To be considered for an award, an applicant must have a current cumulative GPA of 2.50 or equivalent. Applications are reviewed in an objective and non-discriminatory manner.

Forms Needed: The application may be found here. Further documentation requirements will be outlined in the application form.

More Information: To be considered for an award for the 2024 - 2025 school year, please apply between April 1 - July 1, 2024. Please note that the Needham 9/11 Scholarship Fund is scheduled to wind down December 31, 2025.

Address: New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

99 Washington Avenue

Albany, New York 12255

Phone: 1(888) 697-4372

Website: http://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/nys-world-trade-center-memorial-scholarship.html

Criteria: The NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship guarantees access to a college education for the families and financial dependents of victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the resulting rescue and recovery efforts. Students must be children, spouses and/or financial dependents of the deceased or permanently disabled victims. This includes victims at the World Trade Center site, at the Pentagon, or on Flights 11, 77, 93, or 175. It also applies to survivors of the terrorist attacks who are severely and permanently disabled as a result of injuries sustained in the attacks or the subsequent rescue and recovery operations.  Scholarships are provided for as much as $21,892 for four years of full-time undergraduate study or five years in an approved five-year bachelor's degree program. Additional guidelines may be found on the scholarship's website.

Forms Needed: The NYS World Trade Center Memorial Web Supplement can be found here.  Further documentation requirements are outlined in this supplement.

Application Deadline: June 30 of each academic year

Address: Office of Financial Aid

620 George Street

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Phone: (848) 932-7057

Fax: (732) 932-7385

Website: https://sebs.rutgers.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/first-year/september11

Criteria: In response to the devastating attack on our nation on September 11th, 2001, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has established the September 11th Memorial Scholarships for the dependent children of New Jersey residents who lost their lives in this catastrophe. This financial support will be available for any undergraduate college or school on the New Brunswick, Newark or Camden campuses to which the individual applies and is admitted. Applicants must comply with the standard application and admission requirements. Currently enrolled students at Rutgers or applicants should forward a letter with appropriate documentation to the Director of Funds Management, Rutgers Office of Financial Aid, 620 George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Documentation should comprise copies of the following three items: the victim's death certificate, the victim's 2000 New Jersey resident Income Tax return showing that the student or applicant is a dependent, and the student's or applicant's birth certificate. Caretakers of children of victims who may want to attend Rutgers in the future should keep a file of documentation (victim's death certificate and 2000 New Jersey resident Income Tax return and child's birth certificate) for use at the time of application. Following admission to the university, individuals should identify themselves as eligible for the scholarship by forwarding a letter with copies of the documentation to the Director of Funds Management, Rutgers Office of Financial Aid, 620 George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

Must be a dependent child of a New Jersey resident, whose death was as a direct result of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon or the airplane crash in Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001, and who are enrolled or have been accepted to attend Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. This financial support will be available for any undergraduate college or school on the New Brunswick, Newark or Camden campuses to which the individual applies and is admitted.

Forms Needed: Application may be found here. Please note that the application will not be available after the deadline has passed.

Application Deadline: March 15th

Address: Circle Camps

PO Box 782

Watertown, WI 53094

Email: info [at] campbridges.org (info[at]campbridges[dot]org)

Website: http://www.campbridges.org

About: Circle Camps is a free summer camp and leadership program for girls who have experienced the death of a parent. Our Leaders in Training program offers four years of leadership-building, skill-building, and community engagement for grieving teens. Campers live in bunks with trained, volunteer counselors and participate in a unique schedule combining traditional camp activities and age-appropriate grief activities. Under the guidance of licensed professionals, the Circle week offers several structured opportunities for campers to share and rework their stories of loss. Equally important to the Circle program are the spontaneous conversations – in the bunks, on walks down to the lake, during rest hour – that help campers feel supported and connected to each other and in their shared grief.

Address: 2426 32nd Ave W

Suite 200

Seattle, WA 98199

Phone: (206) 298-1217

Fax: (206) 563-5172

Address: Eluna Philadelphia Office

One Penn Center

1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 935

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: (267) 687-7724

Fax: (267) 687-7705

Website: http://www.moyerfoundation.org/programs/CampErin_About.aspx

About: Camp Erin, funded by the Moyer Foundation, is the largest nationwide network of free bereavement camps for children and teens ages 6-17 that have experienced the death of someone close to them. The weekend-long experience, run by a team of grief professionals and trained volunteers, provides campers with fun activities as well as emotional support.

Application:

Address: 481 Old Riverhead Rd

Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

Phone: (631) 288-8400

Email: camp [at] eeh.org (camp[at]eeh[dot]org)

About: At Camp Good Grief our mission is to bring children and teens who are grieving together in a caring and supportive environment. We want to help kids acquire the language needed to express the confusing feelings associated with grief and bereavement as they begin the ongoing process of integrating their loss into everyday life.

Address: 160 Coursevall Drive

Centreville, MA 21617

Phone: (443) 262-4100

Family camp contact - Sherrie Young: syoung1 [at] compassregionalhospice.org (syoung1[at]compassregionalhospice[dot]org)

General camp contact - Rhonda Knotts: rknotts [at] compassregionalhospice.org (rknotts[at]compassregionalhospice[dot]org)

About: Camp New Dawn is a three-day, two-night grief retreat for children, teens and families who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. Campers learn healthy coping skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. They engage in group discussions and activities with other kids who have experienced loss, and interact with professional grief counselors who help them learn about and express grief in a safe, natural environment. The family portion of Camp New Dawn provides the adults 24 hours of respite before their children join them. This is also an opportunity for them to explore where they are in their grief. While the children do great work at camp it is important for them to work on grief together as a family. On day two the whole family will come together for activities to help with communication and the grieving process. Our hope is they would have some great tools to take back home to continue to process their grief and heal as a family.

Address: 2828 Cochran St. #194

Simi Valley, CA 93065

Phone: (877) 671-4071

Email: contact [at] soaringspirits.org (contact[at]soaringspirits[dot]org)

Website: https://campwidow.org

Locations: Toronto, Australia, San Diego

About: Camp Widow is a unique and incredible experience. This innovative program provides practical tools and research-informed resources for widowed persons rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the death of a spouse or partner. We offer both weekend-long and one day events across the United States and in a variety of International locations. Camp Widow blends elements of three event styles: a conference format, an inspiring retreat, and a reunion with great friends. Campers are encouraged to personalize their weekend to best fit their needs taking into account the time since loss, current areas of focus for healing, and the need for self-care as we do the emotional work of healing.

Address: Circle Camps

PO Box 782

Watertown, WI 53094

Phone: (920) 988-8759

Website: https://www.circlecamps.org

Email: info [at] circlecamps.org (info[at]circlecamps[dot]org)

About: Circle Camps is a free summer camp and leadership program for girls who have experienced the death of a parent. Our Leaders in Training program offers four years of leadership-building, skill-building, and community engagement for grieving teens. Campers live in bunks with trained, volunteer counselors and participate in a unique schedule combining traditional camp activities and age-appropriate grief activities. Under the guidance of licensed professionals, the Circle week offers several structured opportunities for campers to share and rework their stories of loss. Equally important to the Circle program are the spontaneous conversations – in the bunks, on walks down to the lake, during rest hour – that help campers feel supported and connected to each other and in their shared grief.

Address: 6606 West Broad Street

Suite 401

Richmond, VA 23230

Phone:(804) 377-3430

Toll-Free: (866) 488-5679

Email: info [at] comfortzonecamp.org (info[at]comfortzonecamp[dot]org)

Fax: (804) 362-3856

Website: http://www.comfortzonecamp.org/

About: Comfort Zone Camp is a free bereavement camp for children who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver that offers confidence building programs and age-based support groups for all campers.

Address: P.O. Box 169

42 Kieve Road

Nobleboro, ME 04555

Phone: (207) 563-5215

Email: info [at] kwe.org (info[at]kwe[dot]org)

Website: https://kieve.org/sept11_camp/index.htm

About: A five-day camp for families and friends affected by September 11, 2001 that focuses on fun and games for the whole family.