Scholarship America Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
On the anniversary of September 11, 2001, Scholarship America marked the 25th year since establishing the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund. Created in response to the attacks and their aftermath, the fund supports children who lost a parent or had one permanently disabled due to the events at Ground Zero or recovery efforts. Over time, its scope expanded to include rescue workers affected by long-term illnesses from their service. The initiative has awarded $193 million to 3,877 students through contributions from over 20,000 individuals and organizations, including Citi and the Strada Education Foundation. The fund is committed to supporting these students until they complete undergraduate education by 2030. Mike Nylund of Scholarship America emphasized that fulfilling this promise has been a privilege for the organization. Scholarship America, founded in 1958, administers over $6 billion in scholarships nationwide and partners with major corporations to support educational opportunities.
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