CNYFA/VFIS Scholarship Announcement

The Central New York Firefighters Association (CNYFA), in collaboration with VFIS, is honored to express gratitude to the families of firefighters who selflessly dedicate themselves to the safety and well-being of our communities. As part of this recognition, we are pleased to offer two $500 scholarships annually to help alleviate the financial burden of higher education for deserving students.

Scholarship Overview

The scholarships are awarded based on the review of applications, essays, and letters of recommendation by a committee comprising elected and past officers of CNYFA and representatives from VFIS. Applicants with the highest scores will receive the awards.

Scholarship presentations will be conducted at the recipient’s local school or their sponsoring fire department.

Thank you for applying for this opportunity, and we wish all applicants the best of luck!

Sincerely,
The Scholarship Committee

Award Criteria

To qualify for the CNYFA/VFIS Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Full-Time Enrollment:
   Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited institution of higher learning for the upcoming academic year.

2. Eligibility:
   Applicants must qualify under at least one of the following categories:

   • (a) Current member of CNYFA, including Firefighters, Juniors, Explorers, or RAMS.
   • (b) Current member of a department or organization that is a CNYFA member.
   • (c) Son, daughter, or grandchild of a CNYFA member.
   • (d) Son, daughter, or grandchild of a member whose department or organization is a CNYFA member.
   • (e) Son, daughter, or grandchild of a CNYFA member who died in the line of duty.

Required Supporting Documentation

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Certification of Acceptance from an accredited institution of higher learning.
2. Letter of Recommendation from a relevant source.
3. A One-Page Essay on the topic: "How the Fire Service Has Affected My Life."

Submission Deadline

Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1st.

Submission Address

Completed applications, along with all required documentation, should be sent to:

CNYFA Secretary
Maryann Ouimette
15 Burr Ave
New York Mills, NY 13417
Email: cnyfasecretary@roadrunner.com