PFANJ

The Peter F. Smith Scholarship

The PFANJ provides three awards of $1000.00 each for the effective academic school year.

Eligibility

  • Applicants will be limited to high school seniors who have a parent or guardian who is an active member of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey.

  • Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

  • Applications must define plans to attend a post-high school program of education or training on a full-time basis.

  • Applications must be a bona fide student of a private, parochial or public school located in New Jersey and receive a high school diploma prior to September of the effective academic school year.

Application requirements

  • Reference - To be completed by an individual who is aware of the applicant’s abilities and potential. Do not include relatives.

  • Teacher’s Recommendation - To be completed by a teacher who has direct, personal knowledge of the applicant’s classroom performance.

  • Transcript of Grades - From Freshman year to present.

  • Proof of Admission to an Accredited College or University

  • Photograph - A photograph is required to be used for publicity purposes.

  • Essay - Applicants are asked to compose a minimum 250-word essay as to their experienceas a child of a firefighter or Emergency Medical service member and what area they plan onpursing in college. The applicant should also include academic and extra curricularachievements they may have.