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Educational Opportunities For the Membership

Educational Opportunities

The Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association offers several educational opportunities for the membership. These include partnerships with universities and association sponsored scholarships.

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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

Scholarship Application

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
480 Independence Blvd
Christiansburg, VA 24073

For a complete list of Past Scholarship Awards – Click Here

Columbia Southern University Partnership

The Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association is now a Columbia Southern University Learning Partner.  This affords all members and immediate family a 10% tuition discount and access to exclusive scholarship opportunities.  The application for the first quarter

Learning Partner Scholarship opened January 19th, 2020.  One may also request a complimentary evaluation of your professional training, education and military service for possible transfer credit.

Columbia Southern University offers 100% online degree programs including Fire Science and Administration, Emergency Medical Services Administration, Occupational Safety and Health, Emergency Services Management, Public Administration and more.

Contact Kim Plash with questions and for further assistance.

Kim Plash

Outreach Manager

Kim.plash@columbiasouthern.edu

Text:  251-979-6167