Wounded First Responders Scholarship

The work of a first responder is often dangerous. Firefighters, paramedics, and police officers are tasked with saving lives, no matter how dire the situation may be. Many first responders have been wounded, even killed, while fighting to protect other people.

At Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi, PLLC, we want to pay tribute to the first responders who risk everything for public safety. We have opened the Wounded First Responders Scholarship for injured first responders and their families looking to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. We will award one student with an award of $1000 each semester. If you are interested in applying, please review our scholarship requirements on this page.

We can answer any questions about the Wounded First Responders Scholarship at scholarships@pcbplaw.com.

Eligibility Requirements
The Wounded First Responders Scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of the following criteria:

You must be a first responder injured in the line of duty OR the child of an injured first responder.
You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program within the United States for the Fall 2025 semester.
You must be at least 17 years old.
You must be a citizen of the United States.
Our scholarship team is available at scholarships@pcbplaw.com to clarify any inquiries you may have regarding eligibility.

Application Requirements
We ask that all applicants respond to the prompt on the right hand side in essay format.

Your response should be uploaded in .docx or PDF format, with a total word count of approximately 500 words. Additionally, we ask that you provide proof of your enrollment at an accredited university, as well as a record of employment as a first responder.

All materials must be submitted prior to 11:59PM on 10/08/2025.

Essay Prompt: Describe how your experience as a first responder – or the child of a first responder – has changed you. How does your pursuit of higher education relate back to your experience?