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FAM Scholarship
Providing financial assistance to high school seniors who are the sons or daughters of first responders in Western New York. This scholarship aims to support their pursuit of higher education at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities. Scholarship recipients will receive $2500 per year, for up to four years.
Eligibility Requirements
Class of 2024
Seniors in the graduating class of 2024 who attend a Western NY High School in the
following Counties:
Erie County, Niagara County, Orleans County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County,
Wyoming County, Allegany County
First Responder
Senior's primary caretaker must be a local first responder, including but not limited to, firefighters,
police officers, EMT/paramedics, corrections officers, or 911 call takers, & emergency dispatchers
First Responder must be employed in Western New York
College Admission
Applicant must be accepted and plan to enroll in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university for the upcoming academic year
Official acceptance letter will be required if selected as a finalist
Academic Standing
Recipients must remain in good academic standing with their college or university as determined by their educational institution.
Proof will be required each year to renew scholarship