9-11 Related College Scholarships
Dedicated to Those Who Passed
The events of September 11, 2001 have had a profound impact on the citizens of the United States as well as those of countries around the world. The people most affected by what happened that day are those who lost a spouse, partner, or parent in the terrorist attacks.
These individuals, who have lost so much, can benefit from several scholarship programs designed to be of assistance in helping them reach their educational goals. The following are some examples:
The CFA Institute 11 September Memorial Scholarship Program
Students who are the spouse, domestic partner, or child of a person who was killed or permanently disabled as a result of the events of September 11, 2001 and who want to major in accounting, finance, business ethics, or economics are eligible to apply for funding from the CFA Institute 11 September Memorial Scholarship Program. Recipients are able to attend any school of their choice. Both full- and part-time undergraduate students can apply for this Program.
The amount awarded can be as high as $25,000.00 per year depending on the student's level of financial need. These monies are non-renewable but recipients are free to re-apply each year.
The Needham September 11 Scholarship Fund
The goal of the Needham September 11 Scholarship Fund is to ensure that surviving children of those who perished at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 are able to pursue studies at a private school at either the secondary and/or post-secondary level. Funds will be provided to individuals in need: a pre-September 11 family income of $125,000.00 or less is required.
Each application is will be evaluated on its merits. Those who have been accepted to or are attending a private institution will be considered. The application form is available online. In addition to financial information, candidates will submit a personal essay discussing their academic goals and explaining how receiving financial assistance will help them reach these goals.
NYU Lipton Scholarship Fund
Undergraduate students (including transfer students) attending NYU who are the children of uniformed officers (police, firefighters, port authority police) who lost their lives at the World Trade Center are eligible to apply for a need-based scholarship. Monies advanced can be used to cover tuition, on-campus accommodation, and registration fees.
DeVry University
Dependents of military personnel, rescue workers, and civil servants who succumbed to injuries sustained in the line of duty are eligible for a scholarship to pay for the full cost of tuition at any DeVry campus. Recipients will receive funding for up to nine semesters of education, depending on the program of study selected.
Applicants must be United States citizens who are studying full-time at DeVry. They will be enrolled for two semesters per academic year and maintain a GPA of at least 2.75.
Pace University
The Pace University Remembers Scholarship Fund awards 75 scholarships to children, spouses, or partners of those killed on September 11 at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, or on Flight 93. The awards are awarded to those with financial need and are renewable for up to four years for undergraduate students; those going on to graduate or law school can receive funding for the time normally required to complete these studies.
Brookdale Community College (Lincroft, NJ)
The Assistance Plan Scholarship for Surviving Family Members of September 11 will pay for the cost of tuition and fees for courses toward an Associates Degree or Certificate program offered by the College. The cost of textbooks and supplies will be covered by the Brookdale Foundation.
