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10/21/2024
CSX and the First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) announced last week that nearly 200 children of first responders were awarded grants this year through the CSX Pride in Service Scholarships program.
The scholarships, undisclosed financial assistance toward the recipients' college tuition, are awarded to current college students and high school seniors who “embody the values of their first responder parent(s)” and are inspired to make a positive impact on their communities and beyond.
Recipients are awarded the grant for a single academic year, although the students are encouraged to apply for the grant up to four years. Recipients are selected based on financial need, academic merit, leadership skills, performance in the arts or sports, and community service. The number of scholarships awarded varies per year, the Class I and the non-profit announced in a joint press release last week.
“The CSX Pride in Service Scholarship highlights our continuing commitment to supporting first responders and their families,” said Mike Cory, CSX executive vice president and chief operating officer. “As the future leaders of America, the 197 recipients embody resiliency, service, and academic excellence. We’re honored to support these scholars in their academic journey as they as they work toward their degrees.”
CSX and the FRCF highlighted the stories of 10 scholarship recipients on the FRCF website. To find the list of the 10 highlighted scholarship recipients and learn more about the CSX Pride in Service scholarship, click here.