Grant opportunity · Maryland Higher Education Commission, Office of Student Financial Assistance

Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship Program

Up to $28,000 per award

About this opportunity

This scholarship program encourages active career and volunteer firefighters, ambulance, and rescue squad members serving Maryland communities to pursue credited college courses leading to a degree or employment in fire service technology, emergency medical technology, fire service management, or public safety administration with a minor or concentration in fire service technology or fire service management. The program aims to support those seeking careers in organized fire departments, ambulance, or rescue squads in Maryland. Enrollment may be full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6–11 credits) as an undergraduate degree-seeking student at an eligible Maryland institution. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a scholarship that does not have to be repaid, unless a post-comp…

Who may apply

individual

Deadline

2026-10-15

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