Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation Memorial Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Virginia

Program Description: Provides financial assistance for educational and professional development in the fire/EMS and public safety fields.

Eligibility

Applicant Categories:

• Active fire/EMS service personnel in Virginia (Volunteer or Career)
• Spouses or dependents of active fire/EMS service personnel in Virginia (Volunteer or Career)
• Non-profit organizations (such as fire departments)

Requirements:

• VFCA Membership required (individual and/or Chief membership) for consideration
• Must be pursuing a degree that will benefit the Public Safety field
• Must provide proof of enrollment with scholarship application

Eligible Programs/Degrees

• Virginia Fire Rescue Conference (VFRC) courses
• Virginia Fire Officer Academy (VFOA)
• VA Fire Chiefs Academy
• Associate Degree Programs
• Bachelor Degree Programs
• Master Degree Programs
• Trade Schools
• Vocational Schools

Award Details:

• Awards may vary in amounts up to $2,500
• Awardees will be invited to Annual VFR Conference for recognition and presentation
• Attendance at conference is not mandatory
• Successful applicants notified by January 1st

Application Period: September 1 - December 1 annually

Contact Information:

• Phone: (888) 818-0983
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: P.O. Box 699, Blackstone, VA 23824

Application Process

Application Timeline:

Required Materials:

1. Completed Application Form

2. Written Statement (Mandatory - Typed)
- Font: 12 point Arial
- Spacing: Double-spaced
- Length: No more than 3 pages
- Content requirements:
- Your background
- Educational goals
- Why this educational opportunity will be useful to you
- Why you are applying for financial assistance
- For organizational applications:
- Description of the organization
- How the educational program will benefit the organization
- Why financial assistance is necessary

3. Proof of Enrollment: Document showing enrollment in eligible program

Note: Failure to complete the written statement portion and fully address all required items will result in application disqualification.

Submission: Online application form (CLICK HERE button available on website)