Investing in the Future of Our Firefighter Families

The United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Local 493 is proud to announce the 2025 Scholarship Program for college-bound children of our members. Since the 1970s, we’ve supported families with the rising costs of higher education.

Application

Eligibility Requirements

  • Graduating High School Senior (Class of 2025) from an accredited Arizona High School.
  • Son, stepson, daughter, or stepdaughter of an Active or Retired Member of Local 493 in good standing.
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA (submit a copy of your High School Transcript).
  • Must enroll full-time in an accredited four-year College, University, or Arizona Community College.
  • Submit a completed application by 3:30 PM on January 23, 2025.

Process

  1. Applicants will complete an application and write an essay on a given topic.
  2. Essays are sent to an outside source for grading.
  3. The top 17 essays will be awarded scholarships.

Important Dates

  • January 23, 2025 - Applications are due by 3:30pm. No late applications accepted.
  • January 24, 2025 - Essay topic and guidelines will be mailed out
  • March 7, 2025 - Essays are due by 3:30pm. No late essays accepted.
  • Early April - Notification of scholarship awards
  • May 1, 2025 - Scholarship Award Ceremony (please save the date)

Submitting Application

You can submit you application by mail or by dropping off during business hours at the address below

  • UPFFA, Attn: Crystal Allman, 61 E. Columbus Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012

You can also submit application by email to address below (You will receive an email confirmation)

  • CALLMAN@LOCAL493.ORG

2025 Scholarships

We are excited to offer 17 scholarships, including five four-year scholarships. Each scholarship provides meaningful support for deserving students.

  • Four Year Scholarships

    Each four-year scholarship recipient will receive $4,000 in the first year, followed by $3,000 annually for the next three years. The 2025 four year scholarships are;

    • Duane Pell Scholarship
    • Pat Cantelme Scholarship
    • Al Cruz Scholarship
    • Benny Ashley Scholarship
    • Jimmy Arcadia Scholarship

  • First Year Scholarships

    Each of these scholarships provide a one-time award of $2,500 for the first year of college. The 2025 first year scholarships are;

    • Brian Beck Jr. Scholarship
    • Stewart Family Scholarship
    • Mark Fowl Memorial Scholarship
    • Brigid Dean Memorial Scholarship
    • Douglas W. Mummert Community Service Scholarship
    • Phoenix Fire Foundation Scholarship
    • Kara Kalkbrenner Visionary Scholarship Award
    • Valley Women’s FF Society Crystal Rezzonico Scholarship
    • United Black Firefighters J.W.R. Scholarship
    • Valley Hispanic Bomberos Tony Torres Scholarship
    • Emerald Society Howard Adams Scholarship
    • Valley Fire Fighter Veterans Society Claude Nelson Jr. Scholarship
Application