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Scholarships for Children of First Responders
These 4 hand-curated scholarships are open to Children of First Responders. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.
Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate
Arkansas Division of Higher Education
Amount In-state tuition, housing, and mandatory fees at an eligible Arkansas institution after applicable benefits
Deadline Jul 1, 2027
An eligible spouse or dependent child of a qualifying Arkansas military member or public-service hero who is an Arkansas resident and will …
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Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
Amount Up to the average cost of attendance at a state-operated SUNY or the student’s actual cost of attendance, whichever is less
Deadline Open year-round
Children, spouses, or financial dependents of specified New York public-safety workers who died from line-of-duty injuries and who are enro…
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Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate
Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid
Amount Tuition, required fees, and average campus housing cost at a Mississippi public college or university
Deadline Sep 15, 2026 (past deadline)
A spouse or dependent child under 23 of a qualifying Mississippi law enforcement officer or firefighter killed or permanently disabled in t…
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Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
Amount Full tuition up to the highest tuition charged at a New Jersey public institution
Deadline Oct 1, 2026 (past deadline)
New Jersey-resident children and surviving spouses of qualifying first responders killed in the line of duty.
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