Fire and EMS Academy Scholarship
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” - Fred Rogers
I have always found inspiration in these words of comfort from Mister Rogers, but for it to be true someone has to step up and be the helper. This scholarship is in honor of those who rise to the occasion when people are in need. It provides help funding for tuition and supplies to those who aim to become a Firefighter, EMT or Paramedic.
Any high school graduate who is at least eighteen years old may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re a low-income individual planning on going into fire academy or pursuing schooling to become an EMT or paramedic.
To apply, tell us what this scholarship would help you accomplish and what your goals are in your chosen field.
Please share what this scholarship would help you accomplish and what your goals are in entering the fire or EMS fields.
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The application deadline is Jun 30, 2026. Winners will be announced on Aug 1, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 1, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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