September 11 Scholarship Alliance: Designated Funds

Contributions to the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund include the designated funds listed below. All of these funds are administered in conjunction with Families of Freedom; for more information on any of these funds, please Contact Scholarship America.

Benjamin Moore & Co. Heroes of Freedom Fund
On behalf of its employees and network of independent retailers across the U.S. and Canada, Benjamin Moore & Co. established the Heroes of Freedom Fund to provide scholarships for post-secondary study to the dependents of those persons killed or permanently disabled during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on America.

Big Ten 9-11 Scholarships
This Fund was established to assist dependents of the September 11 attacks attain post-secondary education. Scholarships are awarded to students to attend Big Ten universities.

Biogen Legacy Fund
The Fund will provide scholarships to children who lost a parent during the September 11 terrorist attacks.

CFA Institute 11 September Memorial Scholarship Program
CFA Institute and The Research Foundation of CFA Institute have established a scholarship program to assist dependent children, spouses and domestic partners of those persons who died or were permanently disabled or victims permanently disabled as a direct result of the 11 September 2001 attacks, who plan to pursue education in college or vocational school programs now or in the future. Scholarships are offered each year for part-time or full-time study in finance, economics, accounting or business ethics majors at an accredited institution of the student’s choice. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Financial need as calculated by Scholarship America must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award. If selected, the student will receive an award of up to US$25,000, depending on financial need. Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. Awards are for undergraduate study only, and are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender or disability. Contact cfai@scholarshipamerica.org for more information.

Citigroup Relief Fund
The Citigroup Relief Fund was created to provide scholarships for post-secondary education to children of those killed or permanently disabled during the September 11 terrorist attack. Citigroup Foundation endowed the Fund with a contribution of $15 million. Since that time, clients, share-holders and colleagues, as well as individuals and organizations from around the world, have built the Fund to more than $20 million.

DaimlerChrysler CorporationHelp the Children Fund
Established by DaimlerChrysler, the Fund will provide financial assistance to dependents of September 11 victims for undergraduate study at accredited post-secondary educational institutions worldwide.

DuPont Scholarship Fund
The DuPont Scholarship Fund was established by the DuPont Company to provide scholarships to dependent children of police officers, firefighters, and other uniformed emergency response personnel who were killed during the terrorist attack on America, September 11, 2001.

Freddie MacMBS Mega Scholarship Fund
Freddie Mac established the Fund to honor the legacy of the September 11 deceased individuals that were contributors to the successful market for mortgage-backed securities. The Fund will provide educational assistance to the dependents of those killed or permanently disabled during the September 11 attack on America.

Hyogo Prefecture Friendship Fund
The Hyogo Prefecture Friendship Fund was established by the Hyogo Prefecture Fundraising Committee to provide post-secondary education scholarships to dependents of victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Governor Ido and the people of Hyogo, Japan felt connected to the victims of September 11 because of similar human losses, destruction, and desperation they suffered following the 1995 earthquake in Japan.

International Youth Foundation (IYF)Nokia Education Fund
In cooperation with IYF, Nokia established the Nokia Education Fund with an initial corporate grant of $1 million. Additional contributions were provided by Nokia staff and suppliers. The Fund will provide scholarships to young people affected by September 11 irrespective of nationality. Scholarship assistance will be based on financial need; awards may be used in any country.

Japan Relief Fund
Funds were raised by a number of Japanese companies to provide scholarships to dependents of uniformed officers and relief workers who died during, or as a direct result of, the terrorist events of September 11, 2001, or the rescue activities necessitated by such events.

Major League Baseball (MLB)/ Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) Freedom Scholarship Fund
Major league baseball and its players’ association established the MLB-MLBPA Disaster Relief Fund to aid victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Baseball teams and players along with the NFL, NBA, NHL, and NASCAR also made contributions to the fund. The MLB-MLBPA contributed $8 million to Scholarship America’s Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund to establish the MLB-MLBPA Freedom Scholarship.

National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation (NADCF) Survivors Relief Fund
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) created the Survivors Relief Fund, under the auspices of NADCF, shortly after the September 11 attacks to assist families of victims. Franchised new car and truck dealers nationwide contributed.

NCAA 9-11 Scholarships
NCAA will provide scholarships for undergraduate study at NCAA member institutions for dependents of victims or permanently disabled individuals and scholarships for individuals who were permanently disabled on September 11, 2001.

PeopleSoft/Oracle Scholarship Fund
The PeopleSoft/Oracle Scholarship Fund will provide education assistance for post-secondary study to financially needy children and spouses of those killed or permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

PGA TOUR 9-11 Scholarship Fund
PGA TOUR players, tournaments, staff, and fans provided funding for the PGA TOUR 9-11 Scholarship Fund to ensure that dependents of the September 11 terrorist attack are afforded an opportunity for post-secondary education.

Polo Ralph Lauren FoundationAmerican Heroes Fund
Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation created the American Heroes Fund in the days following the September 11 attacks to allow its employees worldwide, as well as the Company’s customers and related business partners, the opportunity to participate in the relief effort. The Company matched employee contributions dollar-for-dollar and donated 10% of customer purchases at Ralph Lauren stores and on its Internet site during the month of October, 2001.

The Power of America Fund
Energy companies from around the world joined together to form The Power of America Fund to ensure future educational assistance to the surviving children of the victims of September 11 terrorist attacks.

Scottish Rite National Disaster Relief Scholarship Fund
The Fund was established by the Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. to provide education and retraining scholarships to dependents of victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America.

Twin Towers Fund Scholarship Program
Former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani established the fund, while many individuals contributed to the fund. The purpose of the fund is to assist, support, and recognize the families of the members of the uniformed service workers affected by September 11, 2001 by offering scholarships for post-secondary education