July 6, 2026 — The application and eligibility guidelines for the PEF Division 179 scholarships are now available. Division 179 includes members in the Office of General Services (OGS) and the Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (DHSES).
Scholarship recipients will be based on a lottery, after verification of eligibility. Each scholarship will be awarded to a student for attendance at a two- or four-year college or university working toward an associate or a bachelor’s degree starting with the fall 2026 semester. Graduate students are not eligible.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for a scholarship, a parent or legal guardian of the applicant must be a member in good standing with Division 179 for one year. The applicant must be a full-time student, or be accepted to become a full-time student, at the college/university in the fall semester of the year for which you are applying for the scholarship.
In the interest of reaching the most Division members, only one winner per member family (multiple students in the same family can apply), and each applicant can only win one award during their college career. (Past winners are not eligible to apply again).
How to apply:
Complete the application here. Answer all questions completely. Return the application form (as a PDF) to pefdivision179@gmail.com by July 31, 2026.
Selection:
Winners will be chosen by lottery and verified by a committee appointed by the Division Council or its officers. Two alternates will be drawn at the same time to help fulfill the commitment to our members should one of the successful candidates be disqualified.