AFRF Continuing Education Scholarship Application

AFRF Continuing Education Scholarship Application

The Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation’s Continuing Education Program is designed to provide up to $3,000 in scholarships to sworn firefighters pursuing higher education degrees. The purpose of the program is to support firefighters in furthering their education, enhancing their skills, and promoting leadership within the department. By offering financial assistance, the program helps reduce the barriers to education and encourages professional growth. Applicants will be selected based on but not limited to essay answers, current academic progress, professional standards, and career potential.
Application Open: Rolling Basis
Eligibility Requirements
- Be an active full-time firefighter with the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department.
- Good standing with the Office of Professional Standards.
- Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0.
- Pursuing a fire service-related degree
- Pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree.
- Pursuing Professional or Leadership Development
- Participate in surveys, provide testimonials, or engage in similar activities as requested by the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation.
- Submit the required documentation if applicable.
- Employee has completed the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department's required probationary period.
- Ranking of Captain and below will be considered for scholarship.
- Recipients of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Aviation Scholarship will not be considered for this scholarship.
- Recipients of any Learning Partner Scholarship will not be considered.
- Employee intends to continue employment with AFRD for at least three (3) additional years following the semester by signing the Service Agreement included in the Continuing Education Scholarship application.
Scholarship funds will be paid directly to student account through the institution bursar's office, student financial services office, student accounts office, or Organization.

Personal Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date Of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Age*
AFRD Email*
example@example.com
Personal Telephone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Work Telephone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Gender*
Ethnicity*
Rank*
Station/Location*
Shift*
Are you currently in good standing as defined by the Office of Professional Standards? (An email can be sent to OPS to confirm your status)*
I am currently pursuing*

Education
Institution/Organization currently attending or planing to attend *
Student ID Number
Current Major or Planned Major*
Major: If Selected Other
Current Academic Progress
Overall GPA
Enter 0 if you have not attended a university
Last Semester GPA
Enter 0 if you have not attended a university
Expected Graduation Year
Current Degree Held*
What is the total cost for your upcoming semester/program?*
What is the approximate cost of your education for entire year?*
Upcoming Program/Semester Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
What is the accrediting body for your college/university? (Your college/university must be regionally accredited to apply for this program) For information, visit https://www.chea.org/regional-accrediting-organizations

Certification and Authorization to Release Information
By signing below, I hereby authorize the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation (AFRF) to contact my academic institution/development program for the purpose of obtaining and verifying information necessary to process payments on my behalf. This includes, but is not limited to, enrollment status, balances, and other relevant details required to facilitate payment directly to the institution. I understand that this information will be used solely for the administration of AFRF’s educational funding programs and will remain confidential in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
Signature*

Clear

Acknowledgement & Signature
I understand that submitting this application form does not guarantee that I will receive a scholarship. I understand that scholarships are given on a first come first serve basis as long as funding is available.

If I am selected to receive a scholarship, I understand that I will be contacted by the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation using the phone number and/or the email I have provided on this application form.

I certify that all information provided in the application form above is truthful and has been completed to the best of my knowledge and in good faith. I understand that if I falsify information contained in this form, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation reserves the right to deny me consideration for current and future scholarship opportunities.

I understand that any scholarship awarded will be paid directly to my current institution/program I am attending and have submitted qaulifying documents for via this application.

I acknowledge that all forms, transcripts and other required documents submitted to the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation will become the property of the Foundation and will not be share unless otherwise require and authorized.

I intend to continue employment with AFRD for a minimum of three (3) additional years following the scholarship semester.
Signature*

Clear

Office of Professional Standards Document/Email*

This can be obtained by contacting the Office of Professional Standards via email and uploading the status of your standing email.
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Transcript/Schedule (Must reflect previous or upcoming classes. If applicable current and overall GPA)

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Itemized Invoice (Must reflect the current amount or upcoming amount for tuition costs)*

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Should be Empty:

AFRF Continuing Education Scholarship Application

Eligibility Requirements

Personal Information

Education

Certification and Authorization to Release Information

Acknowledgement & Signature