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9/11 Promise Scholarship
The 9.11 Promise Run provides scholarships to qualified children of first responders and military service members who have been killed or injured and are unable to hold employment.
Starting in 2019, participants of the 9.11 Promise events fundraised for scholarships that positively impact the lives of children and families impacted by the loss of their loved one.
Scholarship amounts range from a minimum award of $5,000 to a max award of $15,000.
Applications from qualified individuals will be accepted beginning November 1 each year and will be awarded in the following spring.
Applications must be submitted no later than midnight March 15th.
Scholarship decisions will be announced no later than May 1st.
Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
Deadline
Organization
9/11 Promise
Award information
$15,000
Eligibility Requirements
- Children of a fallen first responder or military service member, OR children of a first responder or military service member certified as not being able to work. Children must currently be under the age of 25.
- High school diploma or equivalency, or in the final year of high school.
- Currently enrolled at or accepted to pursue trade, undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited trade school, college or university.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for applicant (high school or undergraduate to date)