Bound Tree Medical provides nationwide scholarships to the children of EMTs or firefighters who want to become EMTs or paramedics. Applicants must enroll in state-approved certification programs, provide an essay explaining their EMT career choice, and submit at least two professional letters of recommendation.
Bound Tree Medical pays scholarships of up to 50 percent of the program fees directly to the educational programs. These can range from $500 to $2,000. If recipients are currently taking EMT or paramedic courses and meet eligibility requirements, the scholarships will only apply to remaining tuition costs.
The NCAR&EMS provides educational scholarships to North Carolina two- and four-year colleges for Association members (rescue and EMS workers). Member applicants must list their civic activities and honors received and provide a description of work history, financial need, and post-college plans. Approved applicants receive $4,000 for four-year colleges and $2,000 for two-year colleges.
The NCAR&EMS also awards scholarships to children of members. Applicants are outstanding high school seniors who must list their extracurricular activities, community involvement, awards, and plans post-college. They must also provide high-school transcripts, descriptions of financial need, and SAT scores. The Association awards $2,000 for two-year colleges, $8,000 for those transferring from two-year to four-year colleges, and $12,000 for four-year colleges.
All applicants (members and children of members) must provide valid email addresses and complete applications online. Scholarship forms will be available at the start of the next application period, beginning January 1, 2011.
The SEREMS awards scholarships to help with the cost of EMS training. Current and potential volunteer EMS workers in Southeast Alaska are eligible, and career EMS staff may receive awards. Applicants must apply a minimum of two weeks before the course starts, and they must submit a letter of support from the organizations to which they belong. SEREMS may award up to a $500 reimbursement once recipients provide proof of successful course completion and related expenses.
The Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company offers a scholarship in memory of Deputy Fire Marshal F. Michael Sacca, who wished to enable the study of fire science and fire prevention. Applicants must be Maryland residents, high-school graduates, and accepted into a fire science program of study. Applicants must also provide an essay describing career goals, current high school or college transcripts, and three reference letters. April 15 is the yearly deadline. Recipients may receive awards of up to $1,000 annually, and checks are payable to the recipients and institutions.