ESA to Honor Children of Police and Firefighters
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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For Immediate Release
PRESS RELEASE
ESA Media ContactsLaurie A. KnoxDirector of Communications,Public Relations & MarketingPhone: (888) 447-1689 ext. 209E-mail:[email protected] SmithCommunications SpecialistPhone: (888) 447-1689 ext. 210E-mail: [email protected]
ESA to Honor Children of Police and Firefighters$10,000 in scholarships available
Irving, Texas (February 2, 2010) – The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is accepting applications for the 2010 Youth Scholarship Program which will award $10,000 in scholarships to two children of active duty police officers and firefighters. The first place winner will receive $7,500 to put toward their college education and the second place winner will receive $2,500. Eligible students have until March 31 to submit their applications.
Since the ESA Youth Scholarship Program was created in 1996, the association and its affiliated Chartered Chapters have awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships to students whose parents are police and fire officials.
“The men and women that serve this country each and every day as police officers or firefighters are heroes and national treasures,†said ESA President Mike Miller. “The work they do in protecting our communities can never be appreciated enough. This scholarship is one of the ways we can thank our deserving public safety partners.â€
Eligible students must be between 15 and 20 years old, a graduating high school senior and have been accepted for admission to an accredited college or university. Each eligible student must have a father, mother or natural guardian who is a full-time police officer or fire fighter. Students will be required to write an essay entitled, “What it means to me to have my parent or guardian involved in securing our community.â€
Students residing in a state with a participating ESA Chartered Chapter must enter through their state-level scholarship program to be considered for the national awards. The winners from each state chapter are automatically considered for the national scholarship. Students who reside in a state without an ESA chapter or in a non-participating state should submit their applications directly to ESA.
The deadline for submitting applications directly to ESA is March 31. Participating states may have earlier deadlines. Awards are based on a combination of academic achievement, national test scores, extracurricular participation and the essay. For complete scholarship rules and a list of participating states visit ESA’s Web site at www.alarm.org and click on Public Safety.
About ESA
Formerly the NBFAA, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) is the largest and longest established trade association representing the electronic life safety and security industry. Member companies install, integrate and monitor intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and electronic access control systems for commercial, residential, industrial and governmental clients. In cooperation with an alliance of chapter associations, ESA provides technical and management training, government advocacy and delivers information, advice, tools, and services that members use to grow their businesses and prosper. ESA may be reached at (888) 447-1689 or on the Web at www.alarm.org.
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