Ivy Tech Offers Scholarships For Volunteer Firefighters, EMS

Ivy Tech Community College and the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association have joined forces to offer a scholarship to any active volunteer firefighter or emergency medical personnel in the state.

The scholarship, available starting in the 2020-2021 school year, is open to both full- and part-time students seeking a degree, and covers tuition and technology fees at any of Ivy Tech’s 40-plus campuses.

The idea for the scholarship originated from a proposed bill by Indiana House Republicans during this year’s legislative session. Though the bill did not pass, Ivy Tech has launched the scholarship as a two-year pilot program. In 2022, state lawmakers will review the results for possible expansion.

With the majority of our state’s firefighters and EMS personnel serving as volunteers, the Public Safety Scholarship is a great opportunity for them to obtain needed skills to jumpstart or advance careers, and also encourage others to serve their communities.

Visit IVFA’s website to learn more about this scholarship. You can apply through Ivy Tech online or by calling 888-489-5463.