Harry A. Logan Fire Service Scholarship Grant

Harry A. Logan Fire Service Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc.
Amount: US $1,690
Last Updated: December 04, 2025

Summary

The Harry A. Logan Fire Service Scholarship honors the legacy of Harry A. Logan, a dedicated fire service member with over 40 years of service. Established by his family, this scholarship aims to support graduating seniors from District 15 with a minimum GPA of 2.75 who are pursuing post-secondary education in Fire Services or related fields. Awarded annually, it encourages the continuation of Harry's commitment to community service, with a total award amount of $1,690.

Overview

Harry A. Logan Fire Service Scholarship Annual scholarship created by Elaine Logan, Lori Logan-Craig, and Andy and Lori Foster-Logan in memory of Harry A. Logan. Harry was a retired and lifetime member of the Marrs Township Fire Department. He spent 40 years with the fire department and logged over 4,222 runs. During his time on the fire department, he served as fireman, district chief, assistant chief, and fire chief for 8 Years. He had countless hours in training and public service to the people of Marrs and Robinson townships and the surrounding area. Harry was instrumental in forming the Posey County Fire Chief’s Association and served as the Indiana Volunteer Fireman’s Association District 15 Chairman. He was also a member of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security District 10 Planning Council. In 1982, Harry received the Neighborhood Hero Award from The Evansville Press. Throughout his life, Harry continuously demonstrated his passion for helping others and community service. Harry was credited for treating a neighbor who became suddenly ill. According to the family, Harry was a neighborhood hero who helped, not because he had to, but because he cared about people. Harry received numerous service and community awards. In 1986, Harry was acknowledged by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for dedicated service to life and property. Other honors include the 1988 IVFA District 15 Midwest Award, 1989 Marrs Township First Firefighter of the Year recipient, 1992 GE Leadership through Excellence Award, 1993 GE Excellence through Teamwork Award, 1994 GE Organization and Teamwork Award, 1995 GE OQ Project Leadership Award, 2004 State of Indiana Hoosier Hero Award, and the 2011 Posey County EMA Responder of the Year Award. This scholarship serves to encourage individuals to carry on Harry’s dedication to fire service and community service. Award Amount $1,690 Application Access Code pos

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility Criteria Graduating seniors in the District 15 area (Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Gibson counties) with a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) planning to pursue post-secondary education at any accredited college, university, or technical/vocational school majoring in Fire Services or related majors.