College Scholarships for Students Who Lost a Parent to 9/11
I’ve listed below college scholarships for US students with a parent who died due to the September 11 attack, updated for the 2026-2027 academic year. Contact me or add a comment below if you know of a scholarship that isn’t on the list. Check for these other specialty scholarships below:
The 9.11 Promise provides scholarships to qualified children of first responders and military service members who have been killed or injured and are unable to hold employment.
$5,000 – $15,000
March 15
Any
New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship
The WTC scholarship benefits dependent children and surviving spouses of New Jersey residents who were killed or died as a result of injuries sustained by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The award also benefits the dependents of those who died as a result of illness caused by exposure to the attack sites.
Tuition, fees, room & board
Spring: March 1; Fall: October 1
NJ
World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for children, spouses, and financial dependents of innocent victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
Cost of attendance
Rolling
NY
Aon Memorial Education Fund
The Aon Memorial Education Fund to provide post-secondary educational financial assistance to the dependent children of the Aon employees who were killed in the World Trade Center attacks.
Varies
Not Stated
Any
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
The Fund awards scholarships to dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners of 9/11 victims, including airplane crew and passengers; World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors; and relief workers who were involved in the rescue efforts.
Varies
Spring: May 1; Summer: Sep 1; Year: October 1; Fall: December 1
Any
Commonwealth September 11, 2001 Tragedy Tuition Waiver
The program provides a 100% tuition waiver to Massachusetts children and widowed spouses who are directly affected by the September 11 events for any state-supported course or program offered by a Massachusetts public college or university.
Tuition for eligible state-supported courses
Not Stated
MA
Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program & Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program
The program provides financial assistance to eligible Maryland children and surviving spouses of the following who died or were permanently disabled in the line of duty: school employee, member of the US Armed Forces, victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks or public safety employee.
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