SUPPORTING GRADUATES
Scholarship Eligibility
The T. Dustin Alward Scholarship offers financial assistance to 2026 graduating high school seniors who have a parent or legal guardian who is a member in good standing of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts or a parent, grandparent or legal guardian who is retired or is a deceased member of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts. Students planning to attend a post-secondary institution are encouraged to apply. Recipients are chosen for their demonstration of financial need, scholastic aptitude and good citizenship.
The Committee will award at least 10 scholarships: a $2,000 scholarship to students attending four-year college or a $1,000 scholarship to students attending a two-year college.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be returned no later than April 30, 2026.
- No distinction as to race, color, creed, or sex shall be drawn in granting of assistance.
- Applicants must have a parent or legal guardian who is a member in good standing of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts or a parent, grandparent or legal guardian who is retired or is a deceased member of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts.
- The candidate must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary institution.
- No request for assistance will be considered until the candidate has provided a complete application. Failure to complete the application may result in disqualification.
- Scholarship will be made payable upon receipt of the student’s ID and a copy of the student’s deposit from bursar’s office.
- All scholarships will be used towards school related expenses.
- Applications may be completed electronically or downloaded and mailed:
Apply Online
OR Apply Via Mail
To apply by mail, download the application here and submit it to:
Dustin Alward Memorial Fund
PO Box 278
Randolph, MA 02368-0278