This scholarship supports children, spouses, and financial dependents of New York State firefighters, police officers, peace officers, correction officers, and EMS workers who died due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. It provides financial assistance for higher education to eligible family members, honoring the sacrifice of public safety officers.
Eligible applicants are children, spouses, and financial dependents of deceased New York State firefighters, police officers, peace officers, correction officers, and EMS workers who died in service.