Scholarship Information
Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Scholarship Fund
The objective of the scholarship program is to assist individuals desiring to further their academic education. The scholarship award will be $500.00 and can be utilized for any direct expenses such as registration, tuition, books, meals, lodging or transportation. The grant period will run from July 1st of the current year to April 30th of the following year.
ELIGIBILITY
(1)Active fire service personnel that are members of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association
(2)Spouses and dependents of active fire service personnel that are members of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association
SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection of award recipients will be based on demonstrated need, desire, initiative and potential benefits of the educational opportunity.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the scholarship application and send to the address listed below.
The grant period will run from July 1st of the current year to April 30th of the following year.
Successful applicants will be notified by May 15th of the current convention year. Verification of attendance will be required. Awardees will be recognized at the Annual Convention.
For more information, contact:
Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association
Attention: Scholarship Committee
110 Depot Street
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540)382-6805 and leave message
bhanks@christiansburg.org