2026 Emerging Leader Scholarship Application

2026 Emerging Leader Scholarship Application

Sponsored by Gasaway Consulting Group, LLC
The Emerging Leader Scholarship is sponsored by the Gasaway Consulting Group. The $1500 scholarship stipend are designed to provide an all- expenses paid opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend the Symposium in the Sun in Clearwater Beach, Florida hosted by the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS). There are two scholarships awarded by the Gasaway Consulting Group.

Chief Richard B. Gasaway is extremely delighted to be able to provide an opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend the Symposium in the Sun. “VCOS has been very beneficial to my career,” says Chief Gasaway. “I have received many gifts from the Symposiums that I have attended over the years.”

Those who have attended his programs through the years know that Chief Gasaway is a big proponent of paying it forward, giving back and helping others. "This scholarship, along with mentoring and coaching, helps me fulfill my mission of building tomorrow’s leaders today,” Chief Gasaway says.

The Emerging Leader scholarship provides funding for airfare, hotel, rental car, meals and conference registration. VCOS membership or IAFC membership is not required to apply.

Onr scholarship will be awarded to attend the 2026 Symposium in the Sun.

The deadline for applications is June 30th.
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2026 Emerging Leader Scholarship Application

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