Memorial Scholarship

REMINDER!

The Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York is pleased to offer the Ned Carter Memorial Scholarship Award for High School Seniors.

These scholarships are named in honor of Past President Edward ‘Ned’ Carter, and all deceased past presidents of the Association. In keeping with Ned’s lifelong dedication to community service and helping others, four, onetime $1,500 scholarships will be presented to graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in a community services related discipline.

Who’s eligible?

*All applicants MUST be a FIREFIGHTER or, JR FIREFIGHTER/EXPLORER or, be RELATED TO A FIREFIGHTER, or BE RELATED TO A FIREDISTRICT COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT SECRETARY, DISTRICT TREASURER, DISTRICT DEPUTY TREASURER, DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR/MANAGER. The Fire Department/District MUST be a current member in good standing with AFDSNY.

*Applicants MUST be continuing their education after high school at either a two or four year institution of higher education in pursuit of community service related career. This includes but not limited to; fire service, nursing, social work, teaching, health related services, paramedic, etc.

How are winners determined?
•Four (4) awards will be given each year. One award in each quadrant of the state

.•Applications will be evaluated by the Scholarship Committee of the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York. Academic achievement and community service will be considered in the selection process.

•Awards will be made directly to the winning recipient (s) upon proof of registration to a two or four year accredited institution of higher education.

•All decisions of the Committee are final.

What needs to be included with your application?
•Applicants General Information form
•High school transcript
•Guidance Recommendation (included in application packet)
•Personal Recommendation (included in application packet)
•Firematic Recommendation (included in application packet)
•200 word or less typed essay, about how this funding will help you or what it means to you

Information 2026 Edward ‘Ned’ Carter Memorial Scholarship

SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION HERE