EMS and Paramedic Scholarships
Scholarships for First Responders
Emergency Medical Services personnel are often referred to as first responders. Whether paid or volunteer they are often the first to arrive on an accident site. If you are interested in pursuing an EMT certification or degree program your extent of training will focus on stabilizing a patient for transport and further care. There are various levels of EMTs, from basic to advanced.
Paramedic students will find many college-level programs, either 2-year or 4-year. As a paramedic you will often assume care of a patient following EMTs or first responders. You will likely be in close communication with an Emergency Department physician and able to administer much more advanced care.
If you're interested in pursuing EMS or paramedic programs, you must be aware of the demands of the career. You may be required to work odd shifts and be constantly at the ready for very stressful situations.
Scholarship List
The Bucks County Emergency Health Council EMT Scholarship Award recognizes an outstanding EMT who is pursuing paramedic courses. Scholarship is $800.
Boundtree Medical Legacy Scholarship provides $50,000 in funds to be distributed to those students who are the sons and daughters of EMS personnel, firefighters or police officers who are interested in pursuing a course in Emergency Medical Services toward their EMT certification or are continuing onto a Paramedic certification. Eligible students must apply for certification through their state programs.
The New Hampshire Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians offers a Paramedic Scholarship. Eligible students must be enrolled in a 2-year Paramedic program in New Hampshire to qualify. Awards are $500.
The San Francisco Paramedic Association funds the Sandy Rehmar Paramedic Scholarship Fund. Sandy Rehmar is remembered among her peers for her service and bravery even in her fight against leukemia, the disease that took her life. In memory of her the fund goes to help students pursuing the costly courses necessary to become paramedics.
The Rockingham Regional Ambulance Association in New Hampshire has established the Paramedic Scholarship Fund. The Association tries to offer two scholarships to students each year. They are merit and need based. Awards depend on availability of funds.
Students enrolled in a degree program in North Carolina and who are members of the N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS may be eligible to receive scholarships from the same association. There are scholarships for students in a four-year degree and for students in 2-year degree programs. Award amounts are up to $4500.
Southeastern Alaska students wishing to find funding for their EMS program may apply for the Southeast Region EMS Council Scholarship Program. Award amounts up to $500.
Students in Tennessee or Kentucky may apply for consideration for the Brian Jenneman Memorial Scholarship Fund. Applicants must be pursuing paramedic certification to be considered for the award.
The Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association provides motivated and outstanding individuals with up to $1,000 to pursue programs of study or courses leading to EMT or paramedic certification. Applicants must prove financial need.
The College of Southern Idaho's Paramedic Program provides students with a chance for the Health Sciences Scholarship. Applicants must write an essay explaining their career goals after the program.