CANDIDATE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before starting your application be sure to read through the information below and have your required documents (personal statement and letter(s) of recommendation) ready for upload via your computer. The application, along with ALL REQUIRED attachments, must be COMPLETED NO LATER THAN THE CLOSE-OF-BUSINESS ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026.  THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS WILL OPEN IN NOVEMBER 2025.

1.      Requirements:

• A paramedic scholarship applicant must have a minimum of three (3) complete years of experience as a certified EMT and AEMT and two (2) complete years of experience as a certified EMT.
• An EMT scholarship applicant must be working with a licensed PA EMS agency (either paid or volunteer), or the applicant must have been guaranteed an offer of a position with a licensed PA EMS agency upon completion of the education program for which the scholarship was awarded.

2.      Cost: There is no cost for applying. When completing the application process online, simply click “Add to Cart” and “View Cart and Checkout” and “Checkout” etc. as you go through the application process.

3.      Personal statement: Briefly describe your career AND your reason for applying for a scholarship. This information MUST be typewritten, double-spaced and no more than one 8.5x11 piece of paper.

4.      Letter(s) of recommendation: You may submit as many letters as you like but keep in mind quality exceeds quantity. The recommendation (provided by a supervisor, colleague, instructor, or community representative) should include information about your experience, performance and leadership potential. A minimum of one letter is required.

5.       Review process: Applications will be reviewed for accuracy and completion of required documentation then redacted of personal/identifying information prior to being submitted to the Application Review Committee (ARC). The ARC will review economic distress, whether the applicant has an offer of a position with a licensed Pennsylvania EMS agency, the likelihood of community service and activities, and indication the applicant will likely continue their course of career in EMS.

6.       Notification: Scholarship recipients will be notified on or about March 1st of each year. Scholarships will be awarded during an official ceremony at the Annual PA EMS Stars of Life Awards Banquet, part of the PA EMS Weekend of Recognition and Remembrance, occurring the first weekend of September after Labor Day. If attendance poses a hardship on the recipient, other arrangements will be made; however, the recipient and their EMS Chief/Director are encouraged to attend the annual event.  

Any questions or concerns about the process should be directed to Kathleen Garvey at concise.events@gmail.com.