Top 17 Firefighters Scholarships in August 2026

There are few moments more dire than experiencing a personal house fire. Luckily, firefighters and EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) are there to help save the day, putting out the fire as soon as possible and providing emergency medical care, if necessary. If you're from Mendocino County, California, and have thought about pursuing either field, you've come to the right place! The Hammond Trust Emergency Services Scholarship is an amazing opportunity established to support Mendocino County (CA) high school students to attend the Explorer Academy, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), paramedic training, Fire Academy, or pursue a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science. Active employees/volunteers of Mendocino County fire departments are also encouraged to apply to pursue additional training or education. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and submit a letter of recommendation from an individual in the EMS field. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Plus, don’t forget to explore Scholarships360 for similar scholarships. There are plenty of other scholarships for California residents, firefighting scholarships, and healthcare scholarships available through our platform. Happy applying!Show Less

Are you a high school senior or graduate who is a child of a California firefighter who died in the line of duty? If so, you may qualify for the Daniel A. Terry Scholarship. In honor of California Professional Firefighters, the scholarship aims to help the children of fallen firefighters fulfill their educational dreams. Every year, multiple college-bound high school seniors and graduates who are the children of fallen California firefighters are awarded a $3,000 scholarship to help them pay for tuition costs. Applicants must also be under 27 years of age to qualify. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, granting up to $12,000 total to each recipient. If you are a child of a fallen firefighter in California, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Introducing the UChicago Police and Fire Scholarship, a prestigious opportunity for the children of the U.S.'s public safety officers who are attending the University of Chicago. UChicago is proud to honor their sacrifice by offering full-tuition, four-year scholarships to the children of such officers. This scholarship is open to high school seniors who have been accepted to UChicago and are the children of currently active or fallen professional police officers or firefighters. Students whose parents have lost their lives in the line of duty are also eligible. To be considered, no extra materials are required beyond applying for admission. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a Missouri college student and public safety officer who has been left disabled in the line of duty? Alternatively, are you the child or spouse of a public employee who was left killed or disabled in the line of duty? If so, consider applying for the Public Safety Officer or Employee's Child Survivor Grant Program. The program is open to college students under 24 years of age in Missouri who either have been left disabled themselves or have a relative who was left disabled or killed in the line of duty. Missouri's Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development provides this program to provide support to public employees and their families, especially those who have experienced hardships and challenges. Thus, every year, the Department awards multiple applicants with funding to partially cover their tuition at a Missouri college or university. If you or a family member has been killed or disabled in the line of duty, you may be eligible for this opportunity. Show Less

The NYS Memorial Scholarship is open to current undergraduates in New York State who are the children, spouses and financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers, and emergency medical service workers who have died as the result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the State of New York. Applicants must have graduated from a high school or received a high school equivalency diploma in the United States. Recipients will be granted either the cost of attendance at a state-operated SUNY or the actual cost of attendance at their university, whichever is lower. If you're an undergraduate student in New York State and have lost a guardian or spouse as a result of injuries sustained while serving the State of New York, we encourage you to apply. Honor their legacy today and take a positive step toward your future.Show Less

The FSSA Educational Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are involved in the fire suppression industry.

Are you majoring in fire protection engineering or administration? If so, you might consider applying for the Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship! The scholarship is funded by the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association, a non-profit trade association. FAMA is committed to improving the quality of the fire apparatus industry and emergency service community through the manufacturing and sale of the safest possible fire apparatus and equipment. Each year, one lucky student is awarded the $5,000 scholarship to help pay for college. If you’re passionate about fire protection engineering or administration, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an active career or volunteer firefighter, ambulance, or rescue squad member serving Maryland communities? If so, consider applying for the Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship Program! The scholarship, open to active firefighters, ambulance, and rescue squad members who are seeking a fire service-related degree, annually awards varying amounts of scholarship money to help eligible students pursue a fire service-related degree. An annual award shall be at least 50 percent of the student’s actual annual tuition and mandatory fees at an eligible institution. However, bear in mind that recipients are required to serve for one (1) year as a volunteer or career firefighter, ambulance, or rescue squad member in Maryland after the completion of an eligible program. If you’re a Maryland firefighter, ambulance, or rescue squad member passionate about helping out people in critical need, and you are pursuing a fire service-related degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Kenneth Harrison was a dedicated firefighter from Yuma, Arizona whose love for saving people and their valuables from destruction extended beyond his career. In his free time, Kenneth also enjoyed restoring old cars and giving them another life. If you, like Kenneth, are a Yuma local who has a passion for fire science, automotive engineering, or auto technology, the Arizona Community Foundation may have the perfect scholarship opportunity for you! Each year, the Kenneth N. Harrison Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior or a high school graduate from Yuma, Arizona who is pursuing a career in auto technology or fire science. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must complete the ACF General Application. If you'd like to honor Kenneth's legacy and follow in his footsteps, we encourage you to apply! Then, be sure to check out the other Arizona scholarships, automotive scholarships, and firefighting scholarships available on Scholarships360. Happy applying!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior or current undergraduate student who is or will be attending an institution of higher education in Idaho? Further, are/will you be majoring in or studying Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics, or are you a current Wildland Firefighter majoring in any subject? If either applies, you may be eligible for the Anne Veseth Memorial Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,400 and $2,800 to 1 to 2 eligible students at an Idaho university who have a passion for Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics. To be considered, interested students must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA and submit a transcript as well as a 1-3 page written statement describing their career goals, as well as their past extra-curricular activities and work experiences. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Sgt. Brant A. “Butch” Nine was born in Nappanee, Indiana and lived in the Nappanee-Bremen area his entire life. Butch was a 6 ½ year veteran of the Nappanee police department when he was killed in the line of duty on November 3, 1988. To honor Butch’s dedicated service to his community, the Butch Nine Scholarship was established by his friends, family and co-workers. Worth up to $5,000 over four years, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student from NorthWood High School who intends to pursue a degree in law enforcement, medical studies, or fire service. Scholarship recipients will be notified each year at the Senior Awards Night at NorthWood High School by the Butch Nine Committee. If you think you would be a good fit for this scholarship, don't hesitate to apply! While you're at it, check out some of the other scholarships for Indiana students available through Scholarships360. Good luck and happy applying!Show Less

The Nicholas G. Xiarhos "Keep Living the Dream" Cape and Islands Scholarship is open to residents of Barnstable, Dukes, or Nantucket counties in Massachusetts (Cape Cod and the Islands). Residents must be interested in attending college to prepare for a career in law enforcement, fire, rescue, or a medically-related profession. Students attending a public college or university in Massachusetts receive special consideration.Show Less

Born and raised in Prince George County, Bobby Owen passed away at the age of thirty-eight as the result of an automobile accident. Because of his willingness to help others in times of emergency, Bobby's family and friends established this $4,000 scholarship to support local students interested in pursuing a career as a firefighter, police officer, or emergency medical provider. To be eligible, students must reside in Prince George County, the Enon District of Chesterfield County, or Varina. Students must also express an interest in pursuing a becoming a firefighter, police officer, or emergency medical provider. Applicants who have volunteered as a junior fireman, junior policeman, or an emergency responder are also eligible. Students who are dependents of such professionals are welcome to apply as well. Financial need and academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA) are also considered. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, there are plenty of other similar scholarships you may be interested in as well! Scholarships360 offers many scholarships for firefighters and scholarships for law enforcement studies. Apply today and take the first step toward securing financial aid for your future!Show Less

The William Giacomo "Firefighter" Scholarship is open to residents of Fayette County, West Virginia who are attending a college or university in West Virginia (unless the student is pursuing a Fire Safety Degree, in which case they can attend a university in any state). To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing their first post-secondary degree and must have completed one year of college (minimum of 24 credit hours). Special preference will be given to active firefighters or those who have affiliation through being the spouse, child, or grandchild of an active firefighter in a department that is a member of and in good standing with the Fayette County Firefighters Association or a local fire department in West Virginia. If you fit these criteria, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less