This scholarship is awarded by NPC Friends & Family to an NPC student, over age 18, returning to college to pursue a career in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field.
Criteria
- The recipient is preferred to be a “returning student,” over the age of 18, interested in entering the Fire Science/EMS field.
- The recipient must reside in Navajo or Apache county.
- The scholarship will be awarded for the following classes only: Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials for First Responders, or Emergency Medical Technician – Basic. All classes have to be completed through Northland Pioneer College. The scholarship will be used to cover the cost of the course tuition, fees and books only for the listed courses.
- If the recipient fails to successfully complete the course awarded by the scholarship, the recipient shall be responsible for paying back all monies awarded to the VAL153 Memorial Scholarship for Firefighter I & II and EMS Basic via the NPC Friends and Family account.
Submission Requirements
- Complete the current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa. (school code 011862)
- Submit an degree plan by meeting with an NPC academic advisor.
- Submit an NPC Friends & Family Scholarship Cover Letter (PDF).
- Submit with a personal essay.
- CLICK HERE for tips on writing your scholarship essay.
The key to the scholarship essay is that it is a personal narrative, reflecting your experiences and goals. DO NOT USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS, SUCH AS CHAT GPT, to write your essay. It is important that your personal voice come through!\
- Applicants should prepare to interview with the White Mountain Firefighters Union as part of the final selection process.
View Video Tutorial on the Friends & Family Scholarship Process
Awarded
Covers tuition, fees and books for only these NPC courses: Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials for First Responders, or Emergency Medical Technician – Basic – Amount depends upon applicant’s intent (see Criteria).
About
- Download a flier describing the scholarship and submission requirements.
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Submit Application To
Submit NPC Friends & Family Scholarship Cover Letter, essay, unofficial transcript, and proof of financial aid status.
Send AS ONE COMPLETE DOCUMENT to: NPC Friends & Family via email
AZ County
Navajo/Apache
Final Deadline Text
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - Please contact NPCFF@npc.edu for details.
Age
18
Questions
Questions For more information, contact NPC Friends and Family Executive Director Jesse Reeck at (928) 532-6145 or Karen Zimmerman at (928) 532-6154 or email us at NPCFF@npc.edu.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
2.0
