Scholarship

HAWAII FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP (TUITION REIMBURSEMENT) PROGRAM

PURPOSE: To provide a scholarship program for firefighters of fire service organizations throughout the State of Hawaii.

DEFINITION: The scholarship program shall be in the form of a tuition reimbursement where the applicant for the Hawaii Fire Chiefs Association (HFCA) scholarship is required to provide proof of satisfactory completion.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: The President of the HFCA shall appoint a Scholarship Committee comprised of three members to review and recommend approval of the scholarships.

GUIDELINES: The following instructions shall be followed:

• Scholarships shall be restricted to fire personnel up to the rank of Fire Captain. Fire Recruits are not eligible and permanent status is required.
• The course curriculum shall be related to the fire service, managerial, or leadership subjects.

• The total of $100 may be granted for every three credit course with the aggregate total scholarship not exceeding $300 per scholarship request.
• Each fire service organization in the State of Hawaii shall be restricted to an aggregate total not exceeding $300.

The following documents shall be submitted:

• Cover letter of scholarship request with approval of their Fire Chief.
• Transcript reflecting satisfactory completion (a grade of C or better) of a three credit course or equivalent.
• Proof of tuition payment.