IAFC Scholarships

IAFC Scholarships

Scholarships of $250 are available to members of municipal, county, provincial, industrial or federal fire departments through the International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation. The scholarships are for continuing college education in fire science and related fields.

Preference in awarding the scholarships will be given to those demonstrating need, desire and initiative. Contributing funds for the scholarships are various fire servicerelated companies.

Applications must be received by Aug. 1, and are available from the Scholarship Committee, IAFC Foundation, 1329 18th St, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.

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