The W.H. "Howie" McClennan Scholarship is available for students planning to attend a university, accredited college or school of higher learning in the United States and/or Canada. The McClennan Scholarship is for the children (biological or legally adopted) of IAFF members who lost their lives in the line of duty. In order to qualify, the applicant's parent must have been a member in good standing of the International Association of Fire Fighters at the time of death. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be from a teacher, school administrator, counselor, clergy, work supervisor or military supervisor (active, reserve or National Guard), who can address the qualifications and academic aptitude of the scholarship applicant. Letters of recommendation may not be from immediate family members, close family friends, blood relatives or relationships by marriage. Applications must be submitted annually in order for the scholarship to be renewed for four years. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.