THE 2024 WINNERS HAVe been chosen!

Everyone is Up! Congratulations to All. Enjoy all the stories below, and also on the Grants Page...

HERE ARE THE 2024 WINNERS OF THOSE GOING INTO COLLEGE:

CARINA SCHMALZRIED

ERIN M. VETTER

IZEBELLE HILLEBRAND

DEREK GUSTAVSON

MATTHEW WERNER

MATTHEW BACHEK

ALIYA CAROLINE BETTING

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FOR THE 2024 GRANTS WINNER>click here

(Those going into High School)

2025 UPDATE: FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025

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[DRAWING TO BE HELD AT OUR MAY MEETING-5/21/25]

Hi, my name is Carina Schmalzried and I am a senior graduating from North Shore High School. I will be attending Boston College this fall where I plan to study nursing. I am so thankful to the FDNY Steuben Association for awarding me with the Jill Maurer-Campbell Memorial Scholarship to allow me to further my education. During high school I swam on the women’s varsity team, I played viola in my school orchestra, and I was a member of the National Honors Society. I also lifeguard at the Glen Cove YMCA where I am able to protect my community. Thank you again to the Steuben Association for this opportunity and all you do for FDNY families.

Carina Schmalzried

THE 9-11 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OF $500.00

Is awarded to Izebelle Hillebrand, sponsored by her Dad, Chris Hillebrand (Ladder 137)

Here is her bio/thank you:

Hello, my name is Izebelle Hillebrand and I will be graduating from West Babylon Senior High School this June. In high school I participated in Varsity Soccer, Varsity Basketball, and Varsity Lacrosse where I received two all-county academic awards. I also was a four year member and current president of the West Babylon High School and Chamber Orchestras as well as a member of the pit orchestra and marching band.

Following graduation,

I will be attending the University of Connecticut where I will be majoring in Civil Engineering. I am so grateful for the hard work of my mother, an ESL teacher in Herricks, and my Father, a firefighter in Rockaway Beach, and for all the opportunities they have given me to excel in school and my community throughout the years. I especially want to thank the FDNY Steuben Association for selecting me as a recipient of the 9-11 Memorial Scholarship which will be put towards paying for my college education as well as my father for sponsoring me for this award.

Thank you so much for selecting me

and for all of your help!

All the Best,

Izebelle Hillebrand

THE GERARD S. CARMOSIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OF $500

is awarded to MATTHEW BACHEK, sponsored by his Dad Michael Bachek (Rescue 4)

Hi, My name is Matthew Bachek and I am a senior graduating from Bayport-Blue Point High School this June. In the fall I will be attending Auburn University and will be studying Aerospace Engineering. I am beyond grateful to be selected as the recipient of the Gerard S. Carmosin Memorial Scholarship, and the generosity of the Steuben Association. I am a volunteer firefighter for my town, and also am a part of my school's national honors society. Additionally,

I play varsity baseball and volleyball for my school teams. In my spare time, I enjoy surfing, going to the beach, and taking a drive down Ocean Parkway. I am very excited to be going to Auburn in the fall, as it has so many opportunities that I cannot wait to take part in once I am there. I love learning about the meanings of how the world works, and with studying Aerospace I feel like I can achieve this goal. I would like to thank the Steuben Association, and The Carmosin Family to make it possible for students like me to have the financial support in order to reach the goals we set out for.

Sincerely,

Matt Bachek

My name is Derek Gustavson and I am extremely appreciative in being selected for the Albert K Schaffner Memorial Scholarship.

I will be graduating from Seaford High School this year and look forward to continuing my education at UCONN in the fall. Even though I will be entering my freshman year through the ACES program, my goal is to graduate as a Physical Therapist. Early in life I had entered speed and agility classes to improve my athleticism and became more enthusiastic about the gym as time went on. When in high school, I had the opportunity to take elective classes in Sports Medicine and Human Body Systems, which further enhanced my fascination with athletic movements. I am currently an intern at TSI, a premier physical therapy office in Massapequa and like to spend my free time at the gym, lifting weights. I would like to thank the Steuben Association for giving me the chance to further my education and pursue my goal in becoming a physical therapist.

THE LINDA MAURER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OF $500.00

Is awarded to Erin M.Vetter, sponsored by her Dad, Todd Vetter (Capt. E-286)

Hello, my name is Erin Vetter and I am a High School senior at Sachem East High School. I am extremely honored to be a recipient of the Linda Maurer Memorial Scholarship. Being given the opportunity to receive this award is significant to me because it serves as an inspiration for myself and others to continue striving for excellence and giving back to our community. I am committed to honoring the legacy of Linda Maurer and her family through dedication and hard work as I continue onto college. I am very grateful to all of the people who have helped me to be where I am today. Currently, I am a member in school of the Tri-M Music Honors society, National English Honors Society, National Honors Society, National History Honors Society, and the Foreign Language Honors Society. Additionally, I dedicated an abundance of my time throughout High School to my districts’ marching band, the Sachem Flaming Arrows, with which I was a member for 6 years. Other activities that I enjoy being a part of outside of school include the Sustainability Club and the Select Strings Ensemble. Being a part of these varying and diverse communities both in school and out of school has taught me how to become a devoted and diligent worker, and has helped to prepare me for my future. In the fall, I will be studying Psychology at Stony Brook University. I am excited to see where this future takes me and the new people that I will have the opportunity to meet. I would like to thank again the Steuben Association for granting me this scholarship and continuing to foster inspiration throughout our community through Linda Maurer’s honor.

THE JOSEPH MAURER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OF $500.00

Is awarded to MATTHEW WERNER, sponsored by his Father, Walter Werner (Associate Member)

Hi, my name is Matthew Werner and I am a graduating senior from Kings Park High School. This fall, I will be attending SUNY College at Geneseo, where I will be studying History and Adolescence Education. I am incredibly thankful to the Steuben Association for selecting me as a recipient of the Joseph Maurer Memorial Scholarship which honors the great life and service of Captain Maurer. Throughout my high school career, I have been an honor roll student every quarter, a member of the National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis Team and my high school’s Symphonic Band. I have also been a musician in my high school’s marching band and a part of the NYSSMA All State Festival in 2023 as an oboist. Over the summers, I have been a Smithtown Lifeguard. I hope to embody the legacy of Captain Maurer and one day serve the community in my career as either a public school teacher or member of the FDNY. I hope to one day continue the legacy of public service that my grandfather, great-grandfather and uncles led throughout their careers in the FDNY. I would once again like to thank the Steuben Association and my family for their tremendous support towards my future education.

GRAND COUNCIL OF CIVIL SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

is Awarded to:

ALIYA CAROLINE BETTING, sponsored by her Dad, Armin Betting (Ret. E-206)

Hi, My name is Aliya Betting and i am graduating from Hauppauge High School.

During high school I participated in Varsity gymnastics for 4 years and won all league for gymnastics. I want to Thank my parents for helping me throughout high school and all of the opportunities they have given me.

I also want to thank the FDNY Steuben Association for awarding me with Grand Council of Civil Service Scholarship which will be put towards my college tuition.

To further my education I will be attending SUNY Cortland in the fall. Thank you again to the Steuben association for the opportunity they have given me and all they do for the FDNY families!

Wishing everyone the best...

Sincerely,

Aliya Betting<

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ALL OF OUR WINNERS ARE SO TALENTED, THE 12th & 8th GRADERS ALIKE. ITS BEEN ANOTHER BANNER YEAR FOR US TO AWARD THESE SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUR FUTURE APPRENTICES...

TO SEE THE 8th GRADERS, CLICK HERE<

(Also go to the Grants Page to see our

Past Winners, we hope they are continuing

their excellence!)

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