Columbus Firefighters Foundation Scholarship for Firefighters or EMTs Grant
Funding Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Columbus Firefighters Foundation Scholarship for Firefighters or EMTs Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: February 04, 2026
Summary
The Columbus Firefighters Foundation Scholarship supports individuals in Ohio pursuing careers as firefighters or EMTs. Offered by The Columbus Foundation, this scholarship provides essential financial assistance to candidates enrolled in accredited fire technology or EMS programs. By investing in the future workforce, the scholarship aims to enhance emergency response services, ensuring a well-prepared and capable team ready to address community needs effectively.Overview
The Columbus Foundation The The Columbus Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations, dedicated to strengthening and enriching the quality of life in the Columbus, Ohio region. Serving as a trusted philanthropic partner, the Foundation connects donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to address critical community needs and create lasting impact. Through the stewardship of thousands of charitable funds, strategic grantmaking, and community leadership initiatives, The Columbus Foundation supports a wide range of priorities—including education, health and human services, arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, and equity—while helping donors transform their charitable goals into meaningful, long-term change for present and future generations. Columbus Firefighters Foundation Scholarship for Firefighters or EMTs The Columbus Firefighters Foundation Scholarship supports individuals pursuing careers as firefighters or Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in the State of Ohio. The scholarship provides financial assistance to candidates who are enrolled in or plan to attend an Ohio-accredited fire technology or EMS program, helping to strengthen and support the state’s future emergency response workforce.Eligibility
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Fields of Work
first-responderseducationworkforce-development
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