Deadline for the 2022 Scholarship Application is June 30, 2022
The Denver Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation and the Denver Fire Department Foundation in partnership with Burg Simpson, Philanthropy Experts, United Health Care, and Nightingale Advantage are pleased to announce the 2022 Denver Fire Scholarship Program. We will award eight $1,500 scholarships to qualifying students who are the children of an active or retired Denver firefighter. This scholarship program grows out of our interest in giving back to the Denver Fire community.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:
PRIZES
Eight scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded to eight selected finalist and can be used in any way to help pay the cost of tuition, fees, books, meal plans or housing. An independent committee made up of members outside the fire service will make the final decision. All essays are reviewed anonymously and all identifying information is removed before reviewers receive the essays.
ELIGIBILITY
This competition is open to seniors in high school and older who are:
- Currently in 12th grade and intend to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year technical college (trade school), college or university OR a student currently enrolled as an undergraduate in an accredited 2 or 4-year technical college (trade school), college or university
- Has a parent that is an active or retired member of the Denver Fire Department
Students will not be restricted as to the number or value of scholarships received from other sources to receive this award.
ESSAY TOPIC
Entrants must write an original essay of 750 words that describes one of the following topics. The purpose of the essay is for the review committee to get an understanding of who you are, your goals for the future and what motivates you.
- Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.
- Describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your field of study.
- Pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development and your educational goals.
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS
Essays must be original work. Any sources used must be properly cited and included in Works Cited/ Bibliography. Essays cannot be more than 750 words. Citations and Bibliography are not included in the word count.
SELECTION DETAILS
The winners of the award will be notified on or before July 31, 2022. All essays submitted become the property of the Denver Fire Department Foundation and Denver Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation.
The winner will be selected by an independent selection committee. The decisions of the independent selection committee are final.
By entering the scholarship competition, winners agree to allow the Denver Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation, the Denver Fire Department Foundation, Burg Simpson, Philanthropy Experts, and United Health Care the right to publish the entrant’s name, photograph, images and other information (including general location) for the purpose of publicity, promotion, and news (including use in broadcast media, printed publications, editorial and PR activities and online) about these scholarships.
Disbursement of this scholarship is awarded based upon proof of registration sent to the Denver Fire Scholarship committee. Scholarship monies will be distributed by August 15, 2022.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Application submissions for the 2022 scholarship contest will be accepted starting May 1, 2022.
Please submit your name, contact information (phone and email), name of the institution you will be attending and the name of your DFD member/parent along with your essay to admin@DFFCF.com
The contest deadline is midnight June 30, 2022. Any applications received after that date will not be considered.
Questions: email us at: admin@DFFCF.com
Thank you for your entry and Good Luck!!!