W.H. "Howie" McClennan Scholarship

About This Scholarship

The International Association of Fire Fighters established the W.H. "Howie" McClennan Scholarship in honor of its former president to support the children of fire fighters who died in the line of duty. The award provides $2,500 per year and can be renewed for up to four consecutive years, making it worth as much as $10,000 across an undergraduate program.

Eligibility extends to sons, daughters, and legally adopted children of IAFF members in good standing at the time of their death, who are planning to attend a university, accredited college, or other institution of higher learning. Selection weighs financial need, academic achievement, and demonstrated aptitude and promise.

The application is straightforward: a completed form, official transcripts, a personal statement of roughly 200 words explaining educational goals, and two letters of recommendation from a teacher, administrator, counselor, clergy member, or supervisor. Applications are due February 1, and awards are announced on or before October 1 for the following academic year.

Eligibility

• Son, daughter, or legally adopted child of a fire fighter killed in the line of duty
• Parent must have been an IAFF member in good standing at the time of death
• Planning to attend a university, accredited college, or other institution of higher learning
• Selection based on financial need, academic achievement, and aptitude

How To Apply

• Download and complete the application from iaff.org/scholarships/mcclennan
• Include official transcripts, a ~200-word personal statement on your educational goals, and two letters of recommendation from non-family members
• Submit to the IAFF Office of the General President by the February 1 deadline

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