ESA Scholarships for Children of First Responders

The Application Deadline for 2021 ESA Scholarships Has Passed. All Entries are Currently in the Judging Process. Winners Will Be Notified in Late June.

The ESA Youth Scholarship Program has contributed more than $733,750 to deserving children of first responders throughout the nation. High school seniors who have a commitment to excellence and are inspired by the work their parent(s) do in our communities, are invited to apply.

Students whose parents serve in a participating state must apply in that state. If state is not listed below with a participating association, students should apply directly to ESA below.

Winners from each state and the first-round ESA award will be automatically considered for an additional national ESA Scholarship of: $13,000 first place and $4,500 second place. See 2020 winners.