Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fire Bell Club has extended the deadline for the Fire Bell Scholarship to Friday, May 29, 2020.

Grant Scholarship

The Fire Bell Club offers a one-time grant scholarship award of $1,000 to one student annually. Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are typically due in April, and awards are given in Mid-June.

Eligibility

Active Firefighters who have been accepted or are attending an accredited institution of higher learning. Firefighters pursuing a degree in:

• Fire Service Administration
• Public Service Management
• Nursing
• Related Fire Service discipline

Requirements

• Completed a minimum of twelve credits.
• A written statement of 500 words explaining why the applicant should be considered for the award.
• All applications must be postmarked by May 29, 2020.

Contact

Applications can be obtained by emailing FDNY College Advisor Lizzette Perez-Cruz at lizette.perez@fdny.nyc.gov or calling (718) 281-8465.

Winner

The announcement of the winner will be posted at the end of June 2020.

Fraternally,

Gerard Fitzgerald

President

Vincent Speciale

Recording Secretary