Erie County Emergency Medical Services Scholarship Grant

The Erie County Emergency Medical Services Scholarship supports residents pursuing careers in emergency medical services. Funded by the Erie Community Foundation, this scholarship requires recipients to work or volunteer in EMS for one to two years, depending on their coursework. Eligible applicants include minorities, women, and those affected by COVID-19. Over $800,000 was awarded in 2023 to help over 500 students achieve their educational goals, fostering a strong EMS workforce in Erie County.

Erie Community Foundation
In 2023, The Erie Community Foundation, and its affiliates, awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to over 500 deserving students to pursue a post-secondary education or training.
This scholarship, established by the county of Erie, will benefit residents who meet the designated selection criteria and intend to pursue a successful career or volunteerism in the field of emergency medical service in Erie County. Scholarship recipients who complete EMT, AEMT, or EMR courses must work or volunteer in the field of EMS in Erie County for at least one year; otherwise the scholarship must be paid back in its entirety. Scholarship recipients who complete paramedic coursework must work or volunteer in the field of EMS in Erie County for at least two years; otherwise 50% of the scholarship must be paid back. Additionally, a scholarship recipient can fulfill these requirements by volunteering with a volunteer fire department or EMS agency in Erie County for one year (EMT, AEMT,EMR) or two years for paramedic training.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include disproportionately impacted groups (minorities, women, New Americans, inner city, or rural residents), income qualifying individuals, and/or individuals who have experienced career or academic displacement due to COVID-19.