Scholarship Guidelines and Requirements
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.
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.
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.
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.
TO APPLY
To apply, please click HERE.
For additional information or questions concerning the Fuel Their Fire Scholarship Fund, please contact Layla Boyce, Grants & Scholarships Program Manager at York County Community Foundation at lboyce@yccf.org OR 717-848-3733.