Application Information
- Applications are being accepted NOW between September 1, 2024, and December 1, 2024.
- Successful applicants will be notified by January 1 of awards.
- Names of scholarship awardees will be announced at the Annual Virginia Fire Rescue Conference. Attendance is not mandatory.
To apply CLICK HERE
Eligibility Criteria
Active fire/EMS service personnel in Virginia (Volunteer or Career).
- Spouses or dependents of active fire/EMS service personnel in Virginia (Volunteer or Career).
- VFCA Membership (individual and/or Chief) is required for consideration.
- Must be pursuing a degree that will benefit the Public Safety field.
- Provide proof of enrollment with scholarship application.
- Non-profit organizations (such as fire departments, etc.)
- Programs/Degrees eligible for consideration include the following:
- Virginia Fire Rescue Conference
- Virginia Fire Officers Academy
- Virginia Chief Officer Academy
- Associate
- Bachelor
- Master’s Degree Programs
- Trade School Programs
Selection Criteria
- Complete scholarship application and submit by annual deadline.
- Written Statement
- These statements will serve as a criterion for the selection and should be typewritten using 12-point Arial font, double spaced, and no more than three pages in length.
- Please attach your statement to the application.
- Statements should include your background, educational goals, why you believe this educational opportunity will be useful to you, and why you are applying for financial assistance.
- For organizational applications, please include a description of the organization, how the educational program will benefit the organization, and why financial assistance is necessary.
- Failure to complete this portion of the process and failure to fully address the items listed will result in your application being disqualified.
