The International Association of Firechiefs offers two $500 scholarships every year to students who have completed their Fire Service Exploring program and are active members of a fire department. Fire Service Exploring is a worksite-based program for 15- to 20-year-olds or 14-year-olds who have finished eighth grade. In addition, IAFC offers $500 to $5,000 scholarships to any first responder who is an active member with at least three years of volunteer or two years of paid work with a fire department. Fire Explorers are also eligible for this program.
IAFC Foundation
4025 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite 300
Fairfax, VA 22033-2868
703-896-4822
learningforlife.org
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers the George D. Miller Scholarship every year. The amount of the award is at least $5,000. Colleges or universities in the United States and Canada can nominate up to two full- or part-time bachelor's or master's degree candidates in a fire service or public administration program who are pursuing a career in fire service. If nominated, the applicant must complete an application that describes their qualifications and achievements.
NFPA Fire Safety Educational Memorial Fund
Attention: Christine Ellis
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169
617-984-7244
nfpa.org
The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund was established in memory of Terry Farrell, chief of the Dix Hills, New York Volunteer Fire Department. Farrell was one of the firefighters who died in the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. The purpose of the fund is to help firefighters and their families with educational, medical and equipment needs. Since it was established in 2002, this fund has given out more than $600,000 including many scholarships in amounts ranging from $250 to $4,500.
Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund
1912 Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793
516-783-1996
terryfarrellfund.org
The National Fire Academy offers reimbursement for the cost to travel to the academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland and a limited stipend for selected regional courses. The reimbursement for travel is for the purchase of a 21-day, nonrefundable ticket for round-trip transportation or privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement that doesn't exceed the cost of the airline ticket. The stipend for regional delivery courses is a limited stipend of up to $100 for a one-week course and up to $200 for a two-week course. Any student who's a member of a fire department and has been accepted into an eligible course at the National Fire Academy can apply.
National Emergency Training Center
Office of Admissions
16825 S. Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301-447-1000
www.usfa.dhs.gov/training/nfa