Outstanding Contribution to EMS by a Student (Application)

This award requires direct completion by the student and is not to be submitted as a nomination.

Info: This competitive $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior or GED recipient under the age of 21, who has been affiliated with an EMS agency for at least 90 days, and who is currently enrolled or will be enrolled in an institution of higher learning or an accredited ALS training program in the coming year.

The Regional Winner will receive a $1,000 Scholarship for Outstanding Contribution to EMS by a High School Senior or GED recipient. The Regional Winner will be Eligible to Win $5,000 Scholarship at the State level.

Required items: Checklist of items that must accompany this application form:

• Proof of the applicant’s affiliation with a Virginia-licensed EMS agency. A statement on agency letterhead can be included as part of one of the letters of recommendation.
• A copy of the applicant’s official high school or GED transcript (no minimum GPA or GED transcript is required, but will be considered in evaluations.)
• At least two letters of recommendation on appropriate letterhead attesting to the nominee’s academic and/or EMS performance, which is consistent with the highest standards. One of the two letters of recommendation must be from an agency officer attesting to the applicant’s level of activity within the agency.
• Photo Required: A high-resolution digital photo of the nominee must be included. Try to send a color photo (with good lighting) and just the nominee in it.