FDNY Lt. Peter J. Farrenkopf Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to help a student or students with emergency need due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a death in the family, serious illness, fire, or flood, which alters their financial situation. The candidates must be able to demonstrate a sincere commitment to continuing their degree and graduating from the CIA and meet the following criteria:.

  • Second semester Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • 3.0+ GPA
  • Filed the FAFSA
  • Any Campus
  • Any Undergraduate Program

Award
Number and amount of award varies
Deadline
11/17/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Applicants must address the following questions in an essay of 500 words or fewer: What are the circumstances causing you to request emergency funding at this time? How are your currently paying for college? Please explain your commitment to graduate--do you foresee any challenges (for example, financial or emotional) that would hinder you from graduating? If applicable, who at the CIA encouraged you to apply for this scholarship?