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Exclusive Firefighting Scholarships with 2025 Deadlines

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August 25, 2025

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The Best Firefighting Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. David Mann Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mann Family

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    Only 3 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of David Mann by supporting individuals who share his generosity and are pursuing careers in firefighting or emergency medical services (EMS).
    • State: Nebraska
    • Field of Study: Firefighting or EMS
    • Education Level: High school senior or recent high school graduate
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  2. Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacie Streicher

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jan 02, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Fire science, fire service, or EMS
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  3. Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scott Crockett Memorial Fund

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Apr 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Scott Crockett by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of fire service.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Oregon
    • Field of Study: Fire or Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
    • GPA: 2.0 GPA or higher
    • School: Reedsport Community Charter School or Elkton High School
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  4. Gregory A. DeCanio Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    John & Ilia Walsh

    Amount

    $10,900

    Deadline

    Aug 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship supports students who are pursuing careers in the emergency services.
    • Field of Interest: Emergency services, Public Safety, Healthcare, Social work, or another community-baed service field
    • State: New York
    Scholarship is in review
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  5. Skylar's Hope Scholarship

    Funded by
    Skylar's Hope

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Apr 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Skylar Holly by supporting students who share his passion for helping others and making the world safer.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Desired Career: First responder (firefighter, police, EMT, etc.)
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  6. Fire and EMS Academy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matt Linton

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Aug 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor and encourage people who dream of entering fire or EMS professions but need help paying for the schooling they need to get there.
    • Education Level: High school graduate
    • Age: 18+ years old
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Fire or EMS
    Scholarship is in review
    6
  7. Tina and Danny Rodriguez Scholarship

    Funded by
    Randell Wittenberg

    Amount

    $523

    Deadline

    Feb 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    In memory of Tina and Danny Rodriguez, this scholarship will support one student who is looking to pursue a career in law enforcement, fire safety, EMS, or 911 services and whose goal it is to serve the public through their work.
    • Desired Degree: Law Enforcement, Fire Safety, EMS, 911 Services
    • Location: Illinois
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  8. Janet and Jim Boettcher Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Zachary Boettcher

    Amount

    $6,000

    Deadline

    Apr 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Janet and Jim Boettcher by supporting students who are pursuing careers in civil service.
    • Field of Study: Civil service
    • Education Level: High school senior
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  9. Breanden Beneschott Fire Memes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Breanden Beneschott

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    The Breanden Beneschott Fire Memes Scholarship exists to support the creative souls of the world who dream up and make memes that spread truth, humor, and ideas.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  10. Maverick Grill and Saloon Scholarship

    Funded by
    Maverick Grill and Saloon

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    May 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are mavericks and are unique in their own ways.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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