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The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund Will Provide More Than $11 Million in Needs-Based Scholarships
to 9/11 Family Members and Rescue Workers for 2011-12 Academic Year

$74 Million in Scholarships Awarded since 2001

New York, NY—September 8, 2011—Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund® announced today that it will provide more than $11 million in needs-based postsecondary scholarships to 641 members of the 9/11 community for the 2011/2012 academic year. By the end of this academic year, the Fund will have distributed $74 million to 1,876 students since its establishment in the days immediately following 9/11. Over the recently completed 2010/2011 academic year, the Fund dispersed $13.7 million in scholarships, making the full 2010/2011 distribution the highest since the Fund’s inception.

Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund has been able to transform the lives and support the educational dreams of financially dependent children, spouses and domestic partners of those who were tragically killed on September 11, 2001. Beneficiaries of the Fund include families of airplane crews and passengers, World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors, and those who were permanently disabled. The Fund is managed by Scholarship America, the nation’s largest non-profit, private sector scholarship and educational support organization.

"This is an important moment in the history of the Fund," said Rhianna Quinn Roddy, executive director of Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund. "Nearly 10 years ago, $100 million was donated by thousands of organizations and individuals. Since then, we have awarded $74 million and are able to provide support for the 4,800 financially needy students yet to take advantage of the Fund."

Download the full press release here.

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New Online Application Tool Available!
Scholarship America is pleased to announce a convenient new online tool that will allow you to complete and submit Families of Freedom applications electronically.

Through the new online student profile, students will be able to submit a student application and supporting documentation as well as monitor the application status. Full access to application history (previous applications and the payment amounts) and the ability to update profile information (address, contact information, etc) are available via this new electronic tool.

Over the past year, we have worked hard to bring the automated application process to Families of Freedom applicants and are hopeful the online application will save time and provide access to valuable information.

To access the online application, go to https://apply.familiesoffreedom.org.

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If you would like to support the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, visit the donation page of ScholarshipAmerica.org.


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A Welcome Message from Rhianna Quinn Roddy: Dear Friends, In the days after 9/11, like so many millions of Americans, my thoughts and prayers turned to the children whose world was unspeakably transformed in mere moments. What would the future hold for them? I knew, right then, that it would take more than just a village; it would take the commitment, the will and the effort of the entire nation to ensure that this special generation of American children would one day be able to walk into a bright, successful and happy future. Read more ... .......... The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund is managed by Scholarship America, the nation's premier non-profit, private-sector scholarship and educational assistance organization. Scholarship America has administered the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund at cost since the inception of the Fund. Scholarship America has been recognized for ten consecutive years as a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator. Visit the Scholarship America Web site to learn more.	Register For the Fund \| Apply For Assistance The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund Will Provide More Than $11 Million in Needs-Based Scholarships to 9/11 Family Members and Rescue Workers for 2011-12 Academic Year $74 Million in Scholarships Awarded since 2001 New York, NY—September 8, 2011—Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund® announced today that it will provide more than $11 million in needs-based postsecondary scholarships to 641 members of the 9/11 community for the 2011/2012 academic year. By the end of this academic year, the Fund will have distributed $74 million to 1,876 students since its establishment in the days immediately following 9/11. Over the recently completed 2010/2011 academic year, the Fund dispersed $13.7 million in scholarships, making the full 2010/2011 distribution the highest since the Fund’s inception. Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund has been able to transform the lives and support the educational dreams of financially dependent children, spouses and domestic partners of those who were tragically killed on September 11, 2001. Beneficiaries of the Fund include families of airplane crews and passengers, World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors, and those who were permanently disabled. The Fund is managed by Scholarship America, the nation’s largest non-profit, private sector scholarship and educational support organization. "This is an important moment in the history of the Fund," said Rhianna Quinn Roddy, executive director of Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund. "Nearly 10 years ago, $100 million was donated by thousands of organizations and individuals. Since then, we have awarded $74 million and are able to provide support for the 4,800 financially needy students yet to take advantage of the Fund." Download the full press release here. * New Online Application Tool Available! Scholarship America is pleased to announce a convenient new online tool that will allow you to complete and submit Families of Freedom applications electronically. Through the new online student profile, students will be able to submit a student application and supporting documentation as well as monitor the application status. Full access to application history (previous applications and the payment amounts) and the ability to update profile information (address, contact information, etc) are available via this new electronic tool. Over the past year, we have worked hard to bring the automated application process to Families of Freedom applicants and are hopeful the online application will save time and provide access to valuable information. To access the online application, go to https://apply.familiesoffreedom.org. * If you would like to support the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, visit the donation page of ScholarshipAmerica.org.	"The Families of Freedom Scholarship sustains the memories of all those lost or suffering due to 9/11. It is so humbling that donors, who are seemingly strangers, can show such kindness and compassion. Scholarship America gives me strength and hope for a better future." --Maureen, Families of Freedom Scholarship Recipient Visit our Freedom Stories section to read inspiring stories from our families. .................

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