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Harry J. Morris, Jr. Emergency Services
Organization
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
185 Oakes St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone Number (616)454-1751
Emails grfound@grfoundation.org
Level of Study Bachelor's Degree
Vocational
Award Type Scholarship
Purpose To support students in their pursuit of higher education and future career choices in the field of emergency services.
Focus Emergency and disaster services; Fires and fire prevention; Paramedics.
Qualifications Applicants must be residents of Kent, Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Ottawa, Montcalm, Muskegon or Newaygo County; must be pursuing an undergraduate degree or certificate at an accredited education program in Michigan in the field of emergency medical technician, paramedic, or firefighting training; must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or verified GED certificate; and have demonstrate a financial need.
Criteria Selection will be based on the Foundation's criteria.
Duration Annual.
To Apply Applicant must complete the following: general online application; list of awards, volunteer activities, employment/school extracurricular activities; academic transcript from most recent semester (high school students: must include first semester senior year). Must also submit a personal essay that includes: reasons for choice of college, chosen course of study, career goals, plans for financing education, and information on past activities benefitting community.
Deadline April 1.
Contact Ruth Bishop, Education Program Officer; Phone: 616-454-1751 Ext. 103; Email: rbishop@grfoundation.org; URL: www.grfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarships/general-application.
For more information http://www.grfoundation.org
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