Survivor Scholarship

Deadline for 2024 has passed. Notification of 2025 scholarship opening will be sent via email.

Scholarship Application

In 1999, the Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation started a scholarship program for burn survivors to assist them in reaching their goals. Anyone treated at The Children’s Hospital Burn Center or who attended the Cheley/Children’s Hospital Burn Camp, Winter Camp, or Project Challenge is eligible for the national assistance program.

Applicants must reapply each year for this scholarship and maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 throughout the school year. Up to ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded annually. Any applicant must be pre-enrolled and accepted to a college, university, trade school, or technical school before the grants will be awarded.

Requirements

The following items must be attached to your application for it to be considered:

  • High school transcript/GED, including credits and GPA (if applicable)

  • College, University, Trade/Technical school transcripts and GPA

  • Two letters of recommendation from counselors, teachers, principals, instructors, and professors.

  • List of extracurricular activities (sports, community service, clubs, etc.)

  • Wallet size (2¼” x 3½”) photograph (e.g., your senior picture)

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have:

  • Have received inpatient care at The Children’s Hospital Burn Center or attended one of the Children’s Hospital Burn Camps.

  • At the time of application, the student must have completed high school, received a GED, or be in his/her senior year. Students enrolled in college coursework are also eligible.

  • Must have applied for acceptance or accepted to an accredited college, university, trade, or technical school.

  • Express a need for financial assistance.

  • Be a US citizen.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applications must be returned to The Denver Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation.

12 Lakeside Lane
Denver, CO 80212

Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2023. Scholarships will be awarded as approved.

Scholarship Application