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Families of Freedom Will Provide $8.4 Million to 9/11 Familiy Members & Relief Workers This School Year
The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund announced on September 9 that it will provide $8.4 million in needs-based postsecondary scholarships to 520 eligible members of the 9/11 community for the 2009-2010 academic year. More than $4.2 million has been distributed for the September 2009 semester; the remaining half will be dispersed in December for the semester beginning January 2010. Since the first awards in January 2002, the Families of Freedom Fund will, with this year's awards, have distributed more than $46.6 million to approximately 1,400 individuals.

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The Estimated Award Form Makes Planning Easier
Families and students are encouraged to download and fill out the new Estimated Award Form from the Application page of this site, to receive an estimate of their upcoming award amounts and simplify budgeting and planning.

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Online Donations Have Re-Opened!
In the interest of providing as much assistance as we can to as many students as we can, Scholarship America is re-opening donations for those who wish to support the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund. Starting September 11, visit the donation page of ScholarshipAmerica.org if you would like to contribute.


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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 been recognized for seven 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 Families of Freedom Will Provide $8.4 Million to 9/11 Familiy Members & Relief Workers This School Year The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund announced on September 9 that it will provide $8.4 million in needs-based postsecondary scholarships to 520 eligible members of the 9/11 community for the 2009-2010 academic year. More than $4.2 million has been distributed for the September 2009 semester; the remaining half will be dispersed in December for the semester beginning January 2010. Since the first awards in January 2002, the Families of Freedom Fund will, with this year's awards, have distributed more than $46.6 million to approximately 1,400 individuals. Click here to download the full press release. * The Estimated Award Form Makes Planning Easier Families and students are encouraged to download and fill out the new Estimated Award Form from the Application page of this site, to receive an estimate of their upcoming award amounts and simplify budgeting and planning. * Online Donations Have Re-Opened! In the interest of providing as much assistance as we can to as many students as we can, Scholarship America is re-opening donations for those who wish to support the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund. Starting September 11, visit the donation page of ScholarshipAmerica.org if you would like to contribute.	"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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