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Skip to main content Home About Fund Declaration Sustainability Executive Director Families of Freedom Subfunds Frequently Asked Questions Students & Families Register Apply Eligibility Guidelines Estimated Award Calculator Financial Need Formula Other 9/11 Funds Student & Family Resources News Press Releases For The Media Donate Major Benefactors Scholarship America Facebook Contact Home About Fund Declaration Sustainability Executive Director Families of Freedom Subfunds Frequently Asked Questions Students & Families Register Apply Eligibility Guidelines Estimated Award Calculator Financial Need Formula Other 9/11 Funds Student & Family Resources News Press Releases For The Media Donate Major Benefactors Scholarship America Facebook Contact Supporting Educational Dreams As of 2020, the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund has awarded over $171 million to 3,665 financially needy recipients. Learn more Eligibility Determine your eligibility for the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund Learn more Award Calculator Calculate your expected award so you can budget for upcoming terms Learn more Register Before you can apply, make sure you're registered! This is a one-time process Register Apply Eligible? Registered? Click the button below to apply -- you'll need to do this once a year! Apply , managed by Scholarship America, was established within one week of the attacks on September 11, 2001. The Fund exists to “provide education assistance for postsecondary study to financially needy dependents of those people killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and during the rescue activities relating to those attacks.” The Fund sparked incredible generosity nationwide. With President Bill Clinton and U.S. Senator Bob Dole serving as campaign co-chairs, donations arrived from more than 20,000 corporations, foundations, educational institutions, grassroots organizations, and individuals, raising more than $108 million in the initial round of fundraising. To date, the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund and its subfunds have provided $171 million to more than 3,665 recipients. The Fund will continue providing assistance to families through 2030, ensuring a brighter future for even the youngest dependents of those who were lost. To support Families of Freedom, click here and select “Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund” from the menu of options. Fund Declaration | Copyright 2019 Scholarship America. All rights reserved....