Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship

Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship

Overview: The Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of City of Madison Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Garner Jr. who died in the line of duty on April 1, 2018. Richard was a dedicated firefighter/paramedic and active community servant. The scholarship was established to help those entering the Fire and EMS fields.

Geographic Scope

Wisconsin (Madison area focus)

Award Details

• Number of awards: Two scholarships awarded each year
• Award amount: $2,500 per scholarship
• Distribution: Awards are granted directly to the bursar's office of the educational institution

Eligibility Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• High School or College GPA of 3.0 or higher, OR 2.5 GPA with a history of volunteering in the community
• Acceptance or currently enrolled at a college for Fire or EMS related studies
• Copy of High School or College Transcripts required
• Three letters of recommendation required
• Essay required explaining why applying and what qualities/attributes set you apart

Application Requirements

• Application deadline: June 15 (annually)
• Each applicant is eligible for one scholarship per academic school year
• Must complete a formal interview (in person) with the Richard Garner Memorial Committee
• Applications must be electronically submitted to jgangler@local311.org

Contact Information

David Guthrie, Head Chair of the Richard Garner Memorial Committee Email: jgangler@local311.org