2025 Scholarship Recipients
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding recipients of the 2025 Firefighters First Credit Union Scholarship! This year’s scholars have gone above and beyond, showcasing not only exceptional academic achievement but also a deep passion for serving their communities. Their dedication, resilience, and drive truly embody the spirit of Firefighters First Credit Union, and we are honored to support them as they continue to pursue their dreams.
The Firefighters First Credit Union Board of Directors wish them all the best in the future.
Alexandra Berkery
Jessup University
"I am so grateful to receive this scholarship because it will allow me to focus more on my studies, such as studying for the rigorous Teacher Performance Assessments I will be taking next school year. This scholarship gave me what I need to pay for my tuition and I do not have to worry about running out of funds for my senior year of college."
Brandon Smith
Robert Morris University
"I am so grateful to receive this scholarship because it will allow me to focus more on my studies, such as studying for the rigorous Teacher Performance Assessments I will be taking next school year. This scholarship gave me what I need to pay for my tuition and I do not have to worry about running out of funds for my senior year of college."
Camryn Barsh
Tarleton State University
"I would first like to start off by saying how incredibly honored I am to receive this scholarship. This truly does mean more to me than you all know and I am so grateful for this opportunity. This scholarship will aid in allowing me to pursue my dreams without having to take out a student loan for my first year. It relieves the financial burden off of my family so that I can truly focus on my studies and become the best version of myself possible. I feel so blessed to have been chosen and I am so very thankful!"
Isabelle Thompson
California Polytechnic State University
"This scholarship will impact my future by eliminating financial stress, allowing me to focus on my education and step into more research and leadership roles. Thank you so much for this opportunity that will enable me to be a part of change that betters our environment through my dream career."
Kai Tyquiengco
San Diego State University
"This scholarship has provided me with the ability to continue studying Mechanical Engineering at a university. By taking financial stress out of the equation, I can focus on my academic and career success with undivided attention. I’m so grateful for my dad as my role model, and for the amazing people in the Fire Family."
Katie Chrisman
California Western School of Law
"This scholarship is a testament to the fire-family community! With this award, I will be able to pour myself into my first year of law school with less financial stress and prioritize my grades as I navigate a new post-graduate education. The first year of law school lays the foundation for class placement, which is crucial for securing spots in legal clinics, law review, and summer clerkships. To be awarded this scholarship is to be uplifted in my future endeavors."
Kennadi Ward
University of Arizona
"As the daughter of a firefighter, I’m honored to receive this scholarship from the Fire Family Foundation and am thankful for your support. This gift allows me to focus on my studies at the University of Arizona and follow my dream of serving others, just as my dad has throughout his career."
Kyler Linton
Brigham Young University
"This scholarship will help me allocate my savings towards medical school application fees, travel for interviews, and other expenses that will arise through the process. I am grateful that I was chosen to receive this award amongst so many applicants, and look forward to giving back one day."
Lily Sumner
University of Louisville
"Receiving this scholarship is not only an honor but it reflects the hard work my father has dedicated and invested into me and those around him. This scholarship will assist me in pursuing my passion of economics, public policy, and business to my fullest extent helping me fulfill my purpose. Thank you so much to the firefighting community for being an important part of my life and development."
Taylor Nash
University of Utah
"This scholarship means so much as it will aid me in paying for my college experience and gain the necessary education to achieve my dreams of becoming a nurse. I will forever be grateful for this opportunity as it lessens my financial burden and helps me achieve my goal of serving my community as my dad has for so long."