Funeral Service Foundation Awards more than $35,000 in Scholarships May 11, 2018 The Funeral Service Foundation recently awarded nine academic scholarships and 10 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships. The scholarships, totaling $35,000, are part of the Foundation ’45 Awards, which are designed to help funeral service professionals and students unlock their potential and take their careers to the next level. Learn more about this year's awardees.