Blauer Family Scholarship
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Description
The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarship support to undergraduate students whose parent currently serves as a police officer or firefighter in the United States.
Enrollment Level
Full-time
Class
Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Scholarship Backgroup Information
The Blauer Manufacturing Company was established in 1936 by Louis Blauer and produced uniforms for public safety personnel. Blauer uniforms have been legendary for their top quality construction and use of premium materials that stand up to rain, wind, cold, and snow. Blauer garments have always been performance oriented and built to last. Charles L. and Claire (Costa) Blauer met at UMass Amherst while attending school, married in 1951 and started their family. Charles graduated as a member of the class of 1951 and Claire graduated in the class of 1961. Charles and Claire had six children, three of whom
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible recipients may be sophomores, juniors or seniors, in good academic standing and have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Once selected, a student may receive the scholarship again only if there are no other eligible students for consideration. Students selected to receive the scholarship will provide information to the Financial Aid Office regarding the unit and city or town in which their parent serves, as well as their parent’s badge number. Students will be considered for this scholarship in the following order of preference: Residents of Massachusetts, then residents of the 5 other New England
Application Method
Other (see application instructions below), Online Application (see field below)
Application Instructions
To be considered for this scholarship, complete FAFSA, and Financial Aid Services will access your need information automatically. Submit application online. Applications accepted until scholarship funds spent each year.
Scholarship Online Application