9/11 was a heartbreaking day in American history and American citizens will never forget the impact that this tragedy had on the American people and, especially, individuals personally affected.
Scholarship providers are no different in this aspect; many seek to create opportunities those impacted by providing scholarships to help pave the way for a bright future.
Below find scholarships offered to those impacted by the tragic events of 9/11:
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000 The Margaret and Peter Sulick September 11th Fund Scholarship is available to students at Florida Gulf Coast University. You must the child of a firefighter, police officer or emergency medical technician who lost his or her life as a result of the events of September 11th to be eligible for this award.
Learn more about the Margaret and Peter Sulick September 11th Fund Scholarship.
Available to: College Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
The Victims of 9/11 Undergraduate Scholarship is open to full-time entering freshmen who intend to seek a degree at Nova Southeastern University. You must be the son or daughter of a victim in the 9/11 tragedy to be eligible for this full-tuition award. You must also have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1100.
Learn more about the Victims of 9/11 Undergraduate Scholarship - NSU.
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: Varies The Post-9/11 GI-Bill is open to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Bill provides financial support for education and housing. Learn more about the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Available to: College Freshmen
Award Amount: Varies The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program is available to students at Bethel College, Kansas. To be considered, you must have served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months; or have been honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001; or be a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veterans service. Learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: Varies The Joseph Corbett '95 Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Providence College. You must have lost a parent in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, or be involved in extracurricular activities, have a minimum 3.2 GPA, and demonstrate a caring, helpful and positive outlook to be considered for this award. Learn more about the Joseph Corbet '95 Memorial Scholarship.
Available to: College Freshmen through College Sophomores
Award Amount: Varies The September 11th Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Union County College. You or your immediate family must have been impacted by the events of September 11, 2001 and have financial need to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the September 11th Memorial Scholarship – Union County College.
Available to: College Freshmen through College Sophomores
Award Amount: Varies The Father Mychal Judge O.F.M. Scholarship is available to students at Siena College. You must be the child of a firefighter who gave his/her life trying to save others in the World Trade Center tragedy on September 11, 2001. Learn more about the Father Mychal Judge O.F.M. Scholarship.
Margaret and Peter Sulick September 11th Fund Scholarship
Deadline: 3/01/19Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000 The Margaret and Peter Sulick September 11th Fund Scholarship is available to students at Florida Gulf Coast University. You must the child of a firefighter, police officer or emergency medical technician who lost his or her life as a result of the events of September 11th to be eligible for this award.
Victims of 9/11 Undergraduate Scholarship - NSU
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: Varies The Post-9/11 GI-Bill is open to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Bill provides financial support for education and housing. Learn more about the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen
Award Amount: Varies The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program is available to students at Bethel College, Kansas. To be considered, you must have served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months; or have been honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001; or be a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veterans service. Learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Joseph Corbet '95 Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: Varies The Joseph Corbett '95 Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Providence College. You must have lost a parent in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, or be involved in extracurricular activities, have a minimum 3.2 GPA, and demonstrate a caring, helpful and positive outlook to be considered for this award. Learn more about the Joseph Corbet '95 Memorial Scholarship.
September 11th Memorial Scholarship – Union County College
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through College Sophomores
Award Amount: Varies The September 11th Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Union County College. You or your immediate family must have been impacted by the events of September 11, 2001 and have financial need to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the September 11th Memorial Scholarship – Union County College.
Father Mychal Judge O.F.M. Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through College Sophomores
Award Amount: Varies The Father Mychal Judge O.F.M. Scholarship is available to students at Siena College. You must be the child of a firefighter who gave his/her life trying to save others in the World Trade Center tragedy on September 11, 2001. Learn more about the Father Mychal Judge O.F.M. Scholarship.
