FIRM Education scholarship is granted to alum, who become a FIRM mentee, for their upcoming school year/semester to help pay for the college/university tuition and or educational expenses. This can be granted to a current student, or an alumnus looking to go back and further their education.
Eligibility:
A FIRM Education Scholarship recipient must be enrolled in a college or university during the Fall 2017 academic session and must, as of that session, be a FIRM mentee.
Requirements:
FIRM Education Scholarship applicants must provide:
* Letter of recommendation from an employee (professor/advisor) of the college/university where the student is currently enrolled (or if entering as a freshman, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or administrator from the alumnus’ high school).
* A personal statement in the form of a letter or a document demonstrating financial need. A copy of a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be acceptable for this purpose.
* The applicant’s high school transcript and, if the applicant is already enrolled at a college or university, a current college/university transcript.
* The applicant's class schedule for the fall 2016 academic session
* Copy of a current student ID from a college/university
* Scholarship recipient must become a FIRM mentee