Scholarships

The following organizations provide Scholarships and financial assistance information to members of the fire and emergency services. Also contact your Degrees at a Distance institution for state-specific financial assistance. Apply early!

Yvorra Leadership Development Scholarship Foundation Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation

Warren E. Isman Scholarship John Charles Wilson Scholarship F. Michael Sacca Scholarship

Edward A. Hamilton Firefighter Scholarship Cumberland Valley (MD) Volunteer Firemen's Association Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Scholarship Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Scholarship Program Maryland Financial Aid Programs

Maryland State Firemen's Association Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) George D. Miller Scholarship

First Bankers Corporation State Associations Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education

Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation
PO Box 408
Port Republic, MD 20676
410-586-0500
www.yld.org
e-mail

The organization was founded in 1988 in honor of Deputy Fire Chief James G. Yvorra, who was killed in the line of duty. Awards are normally in the amount of $1,500 each and may be used for special projects relating to leadership development or for tuition. Award winners announced each year in October.

Cumberland Valley Vol. Firemen's Assoc. Scholarship
Home Office Manager
Stephen E. Heefner
11018 Clinton Ave.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-582-2345
http://cvvfa.org/scholarship.html

Provides monetary assistance (up to $1,000) to an individual pursuing a degree in fire science, including arson investigation and related subjects, at a college or university of their choice. Also provides monetary assistance (up to $500) to an individual interested in pursuing a degree in Emergency Medical Service and related subjects at a college or university of their choice.

Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association
Alexandria, VA 22304
Attn: William Kehoe

For Alexandria students only.

Edward A. Hamilton Firefighter Scholarship
University of Memphis
TEL 901-678-2716

The Edward A. Hamilton scholarship was established to honor Edward A. Hamilton who served 38 years in the Memphis Fire Department, the last 14 of them as chief. During this period he led the Memphis Fire Department to a top ranked position among fire departments in the United States. He served as a member of the National Fire Advisory Committee, was a member of the technical Services committee of the National Fire Protection Association and was active in annual Fire Department Instructor's Conferences. After retiring from the Memphis Fire Department, Eddie Hamilton served as a Vice-President of Guardsmark until his death in 1984.

Firefighters and dependents of firefighters who are either incoming students or currently enrolled at the University of Memphis and in need of financial assistance are invited to apply for the Edward A, Hamilton Firefighter Scholarship.

To apply for the scholarship contact the University of Memphis at 901-678-2716 and request an application form. The forms need to be filled out and returned to the University College at the University of Memphis by May 1 to be considered for this scholarship.

John Charles Wilson Scholarship
Mr. Alan L. Clark, Executive Director of IAAI
(641) 269-8265
http://www.firearson.com/ef/foundinfo/index.asp

Scholarships are available to college students taking course work related to fire and arson investigation. Courses of study include fire science, law enforcement, forensics, law, fire engineering and other related fields. Applications are due February 15 each year.

International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation
Attn: Sue Hawkins
Box 1818
Windermere, FL 34786
Tel 863-427-2932

Warren E. Isman Educational Grant
NFPA
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
Tel (617) 770-3000

Provides a minimum of one $2,500 (USD) grant for one hazardous materials response team (maximum of five members) to register for specialized training at one national hazardous materials conference each year. Any established hazardous materials incident response team from a fire department, police department or other public-funded program may apply. Click here for detailed information.

Maryland Higher Education Commission
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Firefighter, Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Tuition Reimbursement Program
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel 800-974-1024
osfamail@mhec.state.md.us
http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_fire.asp

Reimbursement up to $4,550 is made one year after completion of courses in fire or EMT degree or certificate program. Maryland Residents Only. See website for more information.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Scholarship
PO Drawer 498
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Tel (301) 447-1365

Offers financial assistance for post-secondary education and training to spouses, children, and stepchildren of firefighters honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

Click here for information and an application.

Maryland State Firemen's Association Scholarship
attn: Ronald J. Siarnicki, Chairman
rsiarnicki@aol.com
http://msfa.org

For Maryland residents. Click here for information and an application.

F. Michael Sacca Scholarship Scholarship Fund
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company

Maryland Residents Only
Click here for information and an application.

Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York
Attn: Scholarship Committee,
485 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Standard Security Life, in conjunction with the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, offers the "Spirit of Volunteerism" scholarships. The scholarship program is open only to New York State volunteer firefighters and their children. For more information regarding the eligibility requirements and an application, please e-mail Peggy Tavares or call 1-800-471-6191, ext. 3023.

Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Volunteerism Scholarship Program
107 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
1-800-2FASNY2

Click here for information and an application. (Requires PDF Reader)

Illinois Fire Chiefs Association
Educational and Research Foundation Scholarship
PO Box 7
Skokie, IL 60076
Tel (847) 966-0732 or (800) 662-0732

Scholarships up to $2,000. This program is open to any active member of a recognized fire department in the State of Illinois.
Click here for information and an application.

George D. Miller Scholarship
NFPA
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
Tel (617) 770-3000

Provides a minimum of one scholarship awarded per year of at least $5,000 (USD). Monies will be awarded to one or more undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a fire service or public administration program in either the United States or Canada. Applicants must be nominated by their college or university.
Click here for detailed information.

First Bankers Corporation
P.O. Box 781165
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Tel (877) 888-1776
scholarship@firstbankers.net

Awards scholarships to emergency services personnel and to children of emergency services personnel.
Click here for detailed information.

State Associations

Many state fire associations provide scholarships. Click here to find your state.

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