Dear Scholarship Candidate,
The Peoria Firefighters Charities, a non-profit group made up of Peoria Firefighters, will be offering two
scholarships to graduating Peoria area seniors. The first is the Johnny Valentine Memorial Scholarship in the
amount of $2,500 for any student wishing to attend college seeking a career in the public service or medical
field. John Valentine was a Peoria Firefighter who passed away during the prime of his career from a brain
tumor leaving behind a wife and daughter. Johnny’s spirit and energy live on today thru the Peoria Fire
Department and its members. Johnny was a well respected Firefighter who lived the Fire Department’s Motto:
Serving with Strength, Honor, and Compassion.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

Scholarship Application

Full Legal Name

Gender

Age

Date of Birth

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Mailing Address

Phone Number

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Email

Educational Scholarship

PFFC Educational Scholarship

Name of High School

Graduation Date

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I will be attending:

Type of School

Planned College Major & Career Goal

Have you been awarded any other scholarships?

Required Submission Items

Please attach a Dropbox or Google Drive link to each of these requirements.

Copy of your most recent transcripts

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Two recommendation letters from high school counselors, administrators, and/or teachers.

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Personal Essay (2-3 pages typed & double spaced)

Briefly introduce yourself and focus on one or two of your principal interests. Address why you need this scholarship. What are your career plans? Explain what you would like your life to be in five years and how you plan to fulfill that goal. Include any community service involvement.

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Scholarship Essay

To be considered for the Educational Scholarship each candidate must write an essay indicating why you think you deserve this scholarship. Include in the essay what it means to serve with Strength, Honor and Compassion.

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What are your education goals and how do you plan to attain them?

What are your career goals and ambitions?

Family Information

Father's Name:

Father's Occupation & Employer:

Mother's Name:

Mother's Occupation & Employer:

Parent's combined annual income before taxes:

Number of dependents and ages, excluding father and mother:

Number of siblings excluding yourself attending college/vocational school next year:

Digital Student Signature

By signing this form, I affirm that the information provided on this application form is true, correct, and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations or omissions will be cause for cancellation of the scholarship application process. Scholarship monies must be used within two years of award. All monies will be forfeited after that time.

If you prefer to mail your application form, please download and print the application guide here, and mail to:

Peoria Firefighter Charities
Attn: David Arreguin
11949 W. Monte Lindo Ln
Sun City, Arizona 85373

Print Application

Peoria Firefighter Charities PO Box 6659 Peoria, Arizona 85345 | 501-3C Tax Identification Number 86-1014510

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

PEORIA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITIES

PO Box 6659 PEORIA, AZ 85381

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