This scholarship helps Maryland fire, ambulance, and rescue personnel afford credited courses that prepare them for employment in emergency services across the state.
Funder: Maryland Higher Education Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (MHEC One App and required documentation deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Financial aid for credited courses leading to employment in Maryland fire, ambulance, or rescue services; award size and duration may vary annually.
Summary: Provides financial assistance to Maryland residents in fire-fighting, ambulance, and rescue organizations for education leading to employment in these fields.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
The Charles W. Riley Firefighter & Ambulance & Rescue Squad Member Scholarship Program offers financial support to Maryland residents who are active in fire-fighting, ambulance, or rescue squad organizations. The scholarship is designed to help these individuals pursue credited courses that prepare them for employment within organized fire departments, ambulance services, or rescue squads across Maryland. This state program aims to strengthen Maryland’s emergency services workforce by reducing financial barriers to relevant education and training.