First Responders Children’s Foundation Announces 2022 CSX

NEW YORK, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF), the national nonprofit that provides financial relief to the children of first responders who have been injured or died in the line of duty, in partnership with CSX, a leading supplier of rail-based freight transportation in North America, today announced the names of 15 students that will receive the CSX Pride in Service Scholarship for the 2022/2023 academic year.

The CSX Pride in Service Scholarships have been awarded to children of first responders in communities where the company operates, including a total of 192 scholars in 26 states. Each scholar is awarded a grant for a single academic year. Awards are based on financial need as well as academic merit, demonstrated leadership, outstanding performance in the arts or sports and community volunteerism. Recipients are encouraged to reapply annually for a maximum of four years.

“We are so thankful to CSX for their continued support of first responders and their families,” said First Responders Children’s Foundation President & CEO, Jillian Crane. “CSX understands the importance of giving back to these families, many of which have given the ultimate sacrifice.”

The CSX Pride in Service scholars come from diverse backgrounds and are pursuing a range of academic disciplines including accounting, economics, engineering, finance, history, illustration, law, and marketing. Many are following in the footsteps of their parents by entering fields closely tied with serving their communities, such as criminal justice and nursing.

“We are very proud of this year’s class of CSX Pride in Service scholars and we are grateful for our partners at First Responders Children’s Foundation that help make these scholarships possible,” said Bryan Tucker, vice president of Corporate Communications at CSX. “At CSX, we are committed to serving those who serve, which includes supporting the entire family unit…