{"id":1899,"date":"2026-03-22T02:02:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T02:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstdueproject.org\/?page_id=1899"},"modified":"2026-03-24T00:57:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T00:57:31","slug":"the-first-due-project-scholarship-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/firstdueproject.org\/?page_id=1899","title":{"rendered":"The First Due Project Scholarship Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ccafef927197fc917597112012c7ad0c\"><strong>The First Due Project Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why This Exists <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Not every firefighter who wants to get better has the ability to pay for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The First Due Project Scholarship Fund is being developed to remove that barrier and expand access to training, leadership development, and meaningful opportunities within the fire service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This initiative is rooted in a simple belief: those willing to put in the work should have the opportunity to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What the Scholarship Provides<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The scholarship fund is designed to provide access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conference tickets for First Due Project events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership development opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training and educational experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities for firefighter families to be part of the experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This is about creating access and opening doors where they might not otherwise exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>How This Is Made Possible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The First Due Project Scholarship Fund is supported through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sponsorship contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event raffles and fundraising efforts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community donations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct \u201cSponsor a Seat\u201d contributions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Every dollar raised is directed toward expanding opportunity and putting the right people in the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sponsor a Seat. Make It Real.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sponsors have the opportunity to directly fund a scholarship seat, putting a firefighter or family in the room who otherwise would not have access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This is a simple, tangible way to make an immediate impact and directly support the growth of the fire service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Who This Is Built For<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This program is being developed for firefighters and families who demonstrate a commitment to growth, leadership, and service but may face financial barriers to participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Additional details on the application and selection process will be released as the fund continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Get Involved<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Want to support the mission?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Become a sponsor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to the scholarship fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsor a Seat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Want to be considered for a scholarship?<\/strong><br>Stay connected. 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