Official Communication from the UFA
Posted by Jim on July 1, 2019
UFA Scholarship Opportunities
For additional scholarship information, visit http://www.ufanyc.org/funds/scholar.php.
NYS HONORARY FIRE CHIEFS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Memorial College Scholarships are now being accepted. Two scholarships each worth $3,000 will be awarded. The scholarship is open to all active UFA members who attended college any time in 2019 – you do not need to be a full-time student. Applicants must submit a three-paragraph letter explaining why they should be considered for this scholarship (i.e. seeking credits for promotion, completing courses toward a degree, second career, etc.). Please include a cover sheet with your full name, assigned company, home address, email & cell phone number. Please send to: UFA, 204 East 23rd St NY, NY 10010 Attn: LeRoy McGinnis. Applications are due by July 31, 2019.
ANNUAL TOMMY PHELAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2019
Friends of Firefighters is proud to announce the Annual Tommy Phelan Scholarship for 2019. Presented by The Phelan Family and Marine 9, together with Friends of Firefighters, a $500 scholarship will be awarded to the child of an FDNY Firefighter (active or retired) to be used specifically for SUNY Maritime College. The application can be obtained by emailing info@friendsoffirefighters.org. Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2019. The winner of the $500 scholarship will be announced mid-August. Visit www.friendsoffirefighters.org or contact Marlo Lagrimas at the above email for more information.
2019 TUTTLEMUNDO/DOLNEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Tuttlemundo/Dolney Scholarship Fund will award two $500 academic scholarships towards the college tuition of qualified dependent children. To be eligible for consideration, a child must be:
- A dependent of a current or former member of Division 15; and
- Currently attending a college that imposes a charge for tuition; or
- Entering a college in September that imposes a charge for tuition.
Each dependent child must submit a separate application. The winners will be published on a future Department Order. Applications must be received by August 15, 2019. Applications can be obtained from the FDNY Intranet or online at www.watkinsst.com. Please send applications through the bag to Sal Scafuri, E-231, B-44, or mail to 107 Watkins St., Brooklyn, NY 11212. For more information, call 718-965-8231 or 718-965-8344.