Arizona Fallen Hero Memorial Riders Scholarship Program
The AZFHMR purpose is to provide financial assistance to the grandchildren of Arizona first responders and military service members who died in the line of duty. The scholarship supports higher education and career development through funding for tuition at accredited trade schools, community colleges, or universities. This program ensures the legacies of Arizona’s fallen heroes endure by investing in their grandchildren’s futures. It offers more than financial relief—it fosters opportunity, remembrance, and a community of support.
Program Overview
- Scholarships awarded: Up to $1,000 per student, per semester
- Award frequency: Fall and Spring semesters
- Maximum annual recipients: 10 students
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a biological or legally adopted grandchild of an Arizona first responder or military service member who died in the line of duty
- Be accepted into or enrolled in an accredited trade school, community college, or university
Application Process
- Access Application: Application forms are available on this page.
- Submission Deadlines:
– Fall Semester: July 15
– Spring Semester: December 15 - Submission Method:
– Online - Review Process:
– Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Review Committee within four (4) weeks of the deadline.
– Applicants will be notified of their status via email and/or mail.
Submit:
- Completed online scholarship application
- Upload proof of enrollment
- Upload verification of eligibility (documentation confirming relationship and qualifying status of fallen hero)
- Upload documentation and verification of first responder or service member name, agency or branch of service, and date of death.
- Write a personal essay (500 to 750 words) addressing educational goals and personal connection to the fallen hero
Award Disbursement
- Approved funds will be sent directly to the recipient’s educational institution.
- Funds may be applied to tuition, books, or program-related fees.
- Recipients may reapply each semester, subject to continued eligibility and available funding.
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