Are there any scholarships specifically designated for emergency responders that can help me pay for my education?

Yes. Scholarships are only for Maryland residents who are active career or volunteer firefighters, EMS, or rescue squad members. Available scholarships are:

1. Charles W. Riley Fire and Emergency Medical Services Scholarship Program. Information available at:

http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialaid/programdescriptions/prog_fire.asp

2. Maryland State Fireman’s Association. Information is available at:

http://www.msfa.org/content/scholarship/

3. John Arminger Scholarship Fund   Information is available at:

http://johnarmigerscholarshipfund.org/

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