Quality First Support Group believes strongly in giving back to the communities we serve. Through sponsorships, community partnerships, and scholarship opportunities, QFSG supports individuals who demonstrate passion, dedication, and a commitment to making a positive difference. As a for-profit organization, Quality First Support Group is committed to strengthening the communities we serve through meaningful engagement and responsible community investment. While QFSG directly sponsors community initiatives, charitable donations and scholarship funding are administered through our sister nonprofit organization, C.W. Scholars.
This partnership allows community members, businesses, and supporters to contribute to programs that expand access to education, mentorship, life coaching, career development, and leadership opportunities, particularly for individuals from underserved communities.
One initiative supported through this partnership is the Vincent Velasquez Scholarship, created in honor of Vincent Velasquez. Vincent Velasquez was a young man whose life reflected service, compassion, and a genuine desire to help others. He proudly served in the United States Navy, demonstrating his dedication to protecting and supporting his country. After completing his military service, Vincent trained to become a barber, a profession that allowed him to connect with members of his community and uplift others in meaningful ways.
Before his passing due to a senseless act of violence, Vincent had also begun exploring another path of service: becoming a firefighter. His interests reflected the type of person he was: someone who consistently sought opportunities to protect, support, and care for others.
Vincent’s life was defined by service, and his legacy continues through the Vincent Velasquez Scholarship, which supports individuals who share his passion for helping others and making a positive impact in their communities.
The Vincent Velasquez Scholarship, established by Quality First Support Group and supported through C.W. Scholars, provides financial assistance to students pursuing careers in service to their communities, with priority given to individuals from underserved or underrepresented backgrounds.
Service-oriented careers may include fields such as:
• Public safety (firefighting, law enforcement, emergency services)
• Military service
• Healthcare and human services
• Education or social work
• Community leadership and public service professions
Each year, a qualified candidate will be selected to receive financial support to help cover costs associated with education, training, certification, or professional equipment needed to pursue a service-oriented career.
The Vincent Velasquez Scholarship will award up to $10,000 annually to one selected candidate. Award amounts may vary each year and may range between $1,000 and $10,000, depending on available funding and program needs.
Quality First Support Group reserves the right to award multiple smaller scholarships in a given year, depending on available funding and the number of qualified applicants.
Scholarship funds may be used for expenses related to education or career training, including:
• Tuition or training program costs
• Required certifications or licensing fees
• Professional equipment or tools
• Educational materials or supplies
Funds may be paid directly to the educational institution, training provider, or approved vendor when applicable.
Applicants must:
• Demonstrate a passion for community service
• Be pursuing education or training related to a service-oriented career
• Show a commitment to making a positive impact in their community
• Preference may be given to students from underserved or underrepresented communities
Applications for the Vincent Velasquez Scholarship will be reviewed by a scholarship selection committee organized by Quality First Support Group and C.W. Scholars.
Applications will be evaluated based on:
• Leadership potential
• Commitment to community service
• Personal goals and aspirations
• Dedication to pursuing a career in service
We will notify recipients once the review process is complete.
The Vincent Velasquez Scholarship will follow an annual application cycle in honor of Vincent Velasquez’s birthday.
Application Period Opens: September 19
Application Deadline: October 19 (Vincent Velasquez’s Birthday)
Application Review Period: Late October – November
Scholarship Recipient Announcement: December
The 30-day application window allows applicants time to prepare and submit all required materials before the October 19 deadline. Quality First Support Group reserves the right to adjust these dates as necessary.
Applicants should submit:
• A personal statement describing their goals and interest in pursuing a career in service
• Proof of enrollment or acceptance into a training or educational program
• One letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or community leader
Applications may be submitted by emailing:
info@qualityfirstsupportgroup.com
Please include “Vincent Velasquez Scholarship Application” in the subject line.
Community members, organizations, and businesses interested in supporting the Vincent Velasquez Scholarship or other educational initiatives may do so through C.W and charitable contributions.
These contributions help expand educational opportunities and support individuals dedicated to careers that serve and strengthen our communities.
Through the Vincent Velasquez Scholarship, Quality First Support Group honors Vincent’s life and the values he embodied: compassion, service, and dedication to helping others.
By investing in future community leaders, we continue Vincent’s legacy while creating opportunities for individuals committed to making a difference.
Supporting every step, every stage, every story.
