FUEL THEIR FIRE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

                                                   

GUIDELINES

The object of the Fuel Their Fire Scholarship Fund of York County Community Foundation is to provide financial assistance to individuals who have demonstrated scholastic ability, good moral character and qualities of leadership and who may not be able to meet the financial obligations required to attend a learning institution that allows them to pursue their desired educational goals.

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The scholarship will be open to any individual who meets the criteria for eligibility, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, socioeconomic background, or sexual orientation.  Three scholarships will be awarded. 

 

The first scholarship, in the amount of $2,000, will be in Honor of ALL the Fallen Fire Fighters of York County Pennsylvania and will be awarded to a Career or Volunteer York County Fire Fighter or immediate family member furthering their education beyond high school.

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The second scholarship, in the amount of $2,000.46, will be in memory of York City Fire Fighter Ivan Flanscha (Badge #46), who passed away in the Line of Duty on March 22, 2018. The scholarship be awarded to a York County resident furthering their education in Fire Services, Emergency Services, Nursing or Conservation. 

 

The third scholarship, in the amount of $2,000.47, will be in memory of York City Fire Fighter Zachary Anthony (Badge #47), who passed away in the Line of Duty on March 22, 2018. The scholarship will be awarded to a York County resident furthering their education in Fire Services, Emergency Services, Nursing or Conservation.

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ELIGIBILITY

Any person legally residing in York County, Pennsylvania, for a minimum of six months prior to the application submission deadline, seeking an educational opportunity in the area of:  Emergency Services (Fire Fighter, Paramedic, EMT, Law Enforcement) for which a traditional educational institution may not be required.  Additionally, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Conservation, for which an Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree from a traditional educational institution may be required.  Scholarships for financial aid toward Certificate Programs, Training Programs, or Continuing Education courses will be considered at the discretion of the selection committee. Scholarship recipients must be admitted and plans to attend an accredited college, university or technical/trade school.

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OBLIGATION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Within two weeks following notification of selection, the scholarship recipient will be required to complete a Scholarship Acceptance Form and provide YCCF a copy of the letter of acceptance from the educational institution that the recipient will be attending.

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SELECTIONS

A Selection Committee will determine the scholarship recipient for each of the three scholarships described above.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To help the Selection Committee in its consideration of candidates, all applicants must submit copies of General Scholastic Achievement Records (High School transcripts, High school Diploma or GED).  If applicant has taken the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), he/she must provide copy of such test results.  Also, each applicant must submit a short, handwritten (or typed) essay between 500-2,000 words describing why they feel they should be awarded a scholarship. All finalists must submit Financial Information, as required by the Scholarship Committee.

All Applications, Scholastic Documents, and Essays must be RECEIVED by YCCF by no later than 5:00PM (EST) on April 30.  Winners will be notified by phone and/or email.  (Please make sure phone number and email address are current and accurate on your application)

 

PAYMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholarship check will be mailed directly to the educational institution that the recipient will attend. 

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CHANGING INSTITUTIONS

There will be no restrictions as to a scholar changing institutions prior to completion provided the transfer is approved by the scholarship committee.

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If a scholar enters the Armed Forces of the United States, the unused scholarship rights may be resumed after the student returns to the Institution, not later than the next term available following the date of discharge.  To take advantage of this provision, a scholar must inform YCCF, upon entering any such service, and again within thirty days from date of discharge.

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For additional information or questions concerning the Fuel Their Fire Scholarship Fund, please direct emails to :   lboyce@yccf.org   OR   call:  717-848-3733