Philanthropy

Scholarships

UFA Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for dependent children of active, retired or deceased Firefighters, Fire Marshals, Marine Wipers, Marine Engineers & Pilots who are full-time students up to and including age 23 for UNDERGRADUATE education. Applicants must currently be enrolled in college, trade or vocational school.

Active members and their spouses are also eligible. Dependent children, spouses of LOD deceased UFA members, and dependent children of non-LOD deceased UFA members are eligible to receive scholarships for undergraduate education but must still fill out an application and provide proof of enrollment.

The application period runs from August 1 - October 1 each year.

 

Open Scholarships

BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarship
Applications are now available for this year’s BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships, which are named to honor the fallen Chief who had 28 years of service with the FDNY and made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001.
Two (2) one thousand-dollar scholarships are awarded annually and can be used for college/university, high school, trade school or private school. Applicants must meet both the following criteria:
• Must be the daughter or son of an active, retired or deceased (both line of duty and non-line of duty) member of the Fire Department.
• The Firefighter (not the student) must be an active, retired or deceased member who played hockey on FDNY, Firehouse, Town, Local, or League hockey team.

Application forms and additional information is available online at www.fdnyhockey.org

Education Opportunities

CONTINUING EDUCATION - PSYCHOLOGY
FDNY Continuing Education - Psychology

FDNY Continuing Education - Psychology

We are pleased to announce that the FDNY Bureau of Training, in collaboration with the FDNY Foundation — a proud sponsor of continuing education for all members—has now included Psychology as an area of study.

Who Can Participate?

This program is available to all active members, including:

  • Fire Officers
  • Firefighters
  • Emergency Medical Specialists
  • Communication Dispatchers
  • Fire Protection Inspectors

Scholarship Opportunity

The program is part of the FDNY Foundation Scholarships, further expanding access to educational opportunities for our members. This initiative reflects our continued commitment to supporting the professional and personal development of our workforce.

More Information

For details on course availability, enrollment, and scholarship eligibility, please contact:

Lizzette Perez-Cruz
Unit Head of Registrar Office
Registrarunit@fdny.nyc.gov

Invest in your future with FDNY Continuing Education.

FDNY SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

FDNY Members and their Families are eligible for scholarships. See the list below for additional scholarships and the button for additional information:

  • Scholarship Resources for Line of Duty Deaths and Line of Duty Disability Dependents
  • Scholarship Resources for the Dependents of Active, Retired
    and Deceased Members
  • Scholarships offered by FDNY Fraternal Organizations
  • Scholarships and Educational Resources for Members

Information (eligibility, contacts, & award amount, etc.) related to the scholarships listed below is subject to change. Any questions should be directed to the organization offering the scholarship. Send scholarship/college information benefitting our membership to: recordingsecretary@ufanyc.org

Scholarships for Line of Duty Deaths and Line of Duty Disability Dependents
Scholarships for Dependents of Active, Retired and Deceased Members
Scholarships offered by FDNY Fraternal Organizations
Scholarships and Educational Resources for Members
Complete UFA Scholarship Manual Resource Guide

Funds

UFA Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for dependent children of active, retired or deceased Firefighters, Fire Marshals, Marine Wipers, Marine Engineers & Pilots who are full-time students up to and including age 23 for undergraduate education.

Donate to the UFA Scholarship Fund
Thomas R. Elsasser Fund

The Thomas R. Elsasser Fund was established in 1992 to support the families of NYC Firefighters who died Non-Line of Duty as active members of the FDNY.

With your help we can support these families who don't have FDNY pensions or medical coverage. The funds are used to help with their medical costs, housing and repairs, and school tuitions to name a few.

Donate to the Elsasser Fund
Widows and Childrens Fund

The funds are deposited directly into the Widows and Childrens Fund account and distributed directly to the families of our Fallen Firefighters.

Donate to the Widows & Childrens Fund

You can donate electronically via PayPal or via Mail to:

Uniformed Firefighters Association
204 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010

*Exemption granted pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Tax ID number: 13-4194707

Foundations

The Michael R. Davidson Foundation

This non-profit organization was formed to honor the memory of FDNY Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson, who made the ultimate sacrifice on March 23, 2018. Drawing inspiration from Michael's spirit of selflessness and his love for others, we look forward to giving back to the communities to which he served and belonged. Thus, our commitment to community will focus specifically on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of first responder and military families and their children.

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The Billy Moon Foundation

The Billy Moon Foundation is a 501(c) 3 charity. Our mission is to advocate, raise awareness, and to increase organ donation across the country. The heart of the foundation is to provide support through representation of the first responder communities, fundraising, and partnership with Organ Donor Organizations. We also strive to be a lifeline for our local communities and families in need.

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