Before you apply for a scholarship you need to be able to know the different kinds of EMTs and which one you are going to become. According to www.norcalems.org, to become a basic EMT-I you must complete an approved EMT-I program and then pass a certification exam. An EMT-II is at the intermediate level and is an EMT-I with more training in a specific area. Aside from EMT specific scholarships, it's best to look for scholarships and grants to students in general. There are lots of scholarships and grants to help you through your schooling.
Northern California Emergency Medical Services Inc. is offering the Carl Lindberg Memorial Scholarship and the Conrad Anderson Paramedic Scholarship. The Carl Lindberg Memorial Scholarship is open to Northern California residents who are studying to be EMT-I, EMT-II, paramedics or mobile intensive care nurses. Download an application at www.norcalems.org/scholarships to apply for the scholarship.
Butte College in Oroville, California, offers EMT and paramedic programs. It also offers scholarships for full-time students, who can receive $1,000 to $2,500. Although it is not EMT specific, students of every area of interest are eligible to apply. For more information on how to apply, visit www.buttefoundation.org.
A great nationwide scholarship foundation is the Bound Tree Medical LLC Legacy Scholarship program. According to its website, the scholarship is for anyone who wishes to pursue a certified, accredited program for emergency medical services and the awards range from $500 to $2,500. Visit www.boundtree.com for more information.
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is another great nationwide program that can offer scholarships. To be considered, you must be an active member of NAEMT, but once accepted you are able to apply for the following: First Responders scholarship for $500; EMT-basic scholarship for up to $5,000; and a Degree Completion for $2,500. Visit www.naemt.org/resources/scholarships for more information.
For more general information about EMT schools, jobs and more, a useful website is www.emsa.ca.gov, home to the California Emergency Medical Services Authority. It provides specific information on training and job announcements for the California area. Also contact your counselor's office for more information. A counselor can guide you through the application process and give you helpful information that could potentially save you thousands. Nationwide scholarship programs are also extremely helpful and open to any state.