Scholarship Guidelines & Selection Process
High school graduation or equivalent
18 years of age
Applicant must submit a complete and accurate application by the stated deadline.
Applicant must submit a letter of request, in 1,000 words or less, that describes why he or she is pursuing educational scholarship, his or her educational and employment goals, and how the scholarship would be of benefit.
EMS scholarships are not awarded for course work already taken.
Scholarship payments are made directly to the educational institution.
Recipient must begin the educational program in the term for which the award is granted.
Recipient will fully complete the EMS program for which scholarship is awarded. Recipient who withdraws or discontinues the educational program prior to completion for reasons within his or her control (i.e., dropping the course, academic dismissal for absences, etc.) must immediately refund scholarship funds. No refund will be required for recipient who is unable to continue in the EMS program for reasons beyond their control. Proof of reasons for program termination will be required.
Recipient must maintain passing grades and remain in good standing throughout the course of study. Recipient may be asked to submit grades, when requested.
Recipient of EMS scholarships must seek certification by testing upon completion of their EMS educational program.
Recipient must provide follow-up information and respond to QCFW requests pertaining to their education and career.
Recipient must sign a contract agreeing to these scholarship guidelines.
Scholarship Selection Process
Only those applications which are complete and received by the deadline will be considered.
QCFW will notify all applicants by email of the status of their application.
The following criteria will be used in the scholarship selection process:
Commitment to entering the EMS profession;
Dedication to the community;
Ability to serve as a positive ambassador to the EMS profession
If you are interested in applying for the EMT Scholarship, click here to get started.