Scholarships for First Responder Families

These 2 hand-curated scholarships are open to First Responder Families. 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.

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Fallen Heroes Fund Scholarship

Community Foundation of West Texas

Amount
Varies; funding cannot exceed the cost of a four-year degree at Texas Tech University
Deadline
Feb 1, 2027

A spouse or biological, adopted, or stepchild of a U.S. service member or first responder who died on active duty on or after September 11,…

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Partial United States Certificate and undergraduate

Daniel A. Terry Scholarship

California Fire Foundation

Amount
$3,000 per year, renewable for up to four years; up to $12,000 total
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026 (past deadline)

Children under 27 of California firefighters honored on the state memorial wall who are entering or attending postsecondary education.

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