911 Restoration Fresh Start Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Fresh Start Scholarship, all of the following must apply.

• Currently enrolled in or formally accepted to an accredited two-year, four-year, or trade institution
• Pursuing a degree or certification in emergency management, environmental science, construction management, civil engineering, public safety, disaster preparedness, or a closely related field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Application Essay
All applicants must submit an original essay of 500 to 700 words in response to the following prompt. Essays are reviewed by an independent selection committee.

Essay Prompt:
“Describe a community you have seen impacted by a natural or man-made disaster, and explain how professionals in your field can help affected residents recover and rebuild more resiliently.”

Strong submissions will demonstrate a clear understanding of how the applicant’s chosen field contributes to disaster recovery, community resilience, or restoration work.

Application Materials
Submit all required materials by the applicable deadline.

• Original Essay 500–700 words responding to the prompt above.
• Unofficial Academic Transcript Showing a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Letter of Enrollment or Acceptance Formal documentation from your institution.
• Contact Information Your full name and contact email address.
• Subject Line Format Use exactly: Fresh Start Scholarship [Spring/Fall] [Year] – [Your Full Name]