T. Dustin Alward Scholarship Program Application

T. Dustin Alward

Scholarship Program Application
The T. Dustin Alward Scholarship offers financial assistance to 2026 graduating high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of members of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM). Students planning to attend a post-secondary institution are encouraged to apply. Recipients are chosen for their demonstration of scholastic aptitude, good citizenship and community service. Applicants must also 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 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.

By completing this scholarship application, you are confirming that you have reviewed the eligibility criteria on tdascholarship.org. The deadline to complete the application is April 30, 2026.

Contact Information
Applicant Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Grandparent/Legal Guardian's Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Grandparent/Legal Guardian's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Applicant's Email Address*
example@example.com

Background Information
Year Graduated*
College You Will Be Attending*
Father's Occupation*
Please type N/A if not applicable
Mother's Occupation*
Please type N/A if not applicable
Number of Children in Family (names, ages and colleges they are attending)*
List extracurricular activities (please be specific)*
PFFM Affiliation
Name of Parent/Grandparent/Legal Guardian Who Is Current or Former PFFM Member*

First NameLast Name
Fire Department and Local Union Number of Parent/Grandparent/Legal Guardian*
PFFM - District Numbers*

Personal Essay

Please use the space below to answer one of the following questions in short essay form (approximately 350 to 650 words):
1. Tell us about an experience when you contributed to your school or community and explain how it shaped your values or goals.
2. Describe a time when you identified a need in your community and took action to address it. What challenges did you face and what did you learn.
3. How has your involvement in service or community activities influenced the person you are today and the person you hope to become?
Complete your personal essay in the space below. You may copy and paste it from another program if preferred.*
I hereby declare that I have read the foregoing statements, and to the best of my knowledge they are correct.
Student Applicant's Signature*
Should be Empty:

T. Dustin Alward