Ned Carter Memorial Scholarship

The Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York is pleased to offer the Ned Carter Memorial Scholarship Award for Hight School Seniors.  These scholarships are named in honor of Past President Ed 'Ned' Carter', and all deceased past presidents of the Association.  In keeping with Ned's lifelong dedication to community service and helping others, four, onetime $1,500 scholarships will be presented to gradating high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in a community services related discipline.

To be considered for this honor, applications MUST be submitted online or postmarked by March 2, 2025
THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT (STUDENT) MUST:

• BE RELATED TO A FIREFIGHTER or,
• BE A FIREFIGHTER or, 
• BE RELATED TO A FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER, FIRE DISTRICT SECRETARY, FIRE DISTRICT TREASURER OR DEPUTY TREASURER, A FIRE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR/MANAGER or,
• BE AN EXPLORER IN A FIRE DEPARTMENT 
• THE FIRE DISTRICT / FIRE DEPARTMENT MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FIRE DISTRICTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

How are winners determined?

• Four (4) awards will be given each year.  One award in each quadrant of the State. 
• Applications will be evaluated by the Scholarship Committee of the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York.  Academic achievement and community service will be considered in the selection process.
• Awards will be made directly to the winning recipient (s) upon proof of registration to a two or four year accredited institution of higher education.
• All decisions of the Committee are final

INSTRUCTIONS:
All applicants must use AFDNY application forms   
Click Here for a Fillable PFD Application   or  Click here for a Print ONLY PDF Application.
Once you have COMPLETED the application AND have your High school Transcript (both documents are required to complete the application)
You may submit one of 3 ways.

Click Here to Submit Online


Click Here to Submit Via Email

Mail to:
AFDSNY Scholarship Committee
Tim Deveny
PO Box 433
Wading River, NY 11792

*Application submitted via USPS must be postmarked no later than March 2, 2025

Questions or further information:
Tim Deveny 
AFDSNY Scholarship Committee Chairman
tdeveny@afdsny.org
800-520-9594


All applications will be evaluated by the Scholarship Committee of the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York.  Financial need academic achievement and community service are all factors in the selection process.  All decisions of the Committee are final.  Awards shall be made directly to the winning recipients, awards will only be made upon successful completion of the first semester and upon proof of registration for the second semester at an accredited institution of higher education. 

Any incomplete application will be NOT be accepted for consideration.