Robert E. White Memorial Scholarship Application Information
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 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: VFRC, VFOA, VA Fire Chiefs Academy, Associate, Bachelor andMaster Degree Programs as well as Trade Schools and Vocational Schools.
Selection Criteria
- Complete scholarship application and submit by annual deadline December 1st.
- Written Statement – Please attach your statement to application and it 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. Failure to complete this portion of the process and fully address the items listed will result in your application being disqualified. For organizational applications, please include a description of the organization, how the educational program will benefit the organization and why financial assistance is necessary. These statements will serve as a criterion for the selection and should be typewritten using 12 point aerial font, double spaced and no more than three pages in length. Failure to complete this portion of the process and fully address the items listed will result in your application being disqualified.
Application Information
- Application will be accepted between September 1 and December 1 annually.
- Successful applicants will be notified by January 1 of awards.
- Scholarship awardees will be invited to Annual VFR Conference to be recognized and presented their scholarship. Attendance is not mandatory.
Awards may vary in amounts up to $2500.
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