2019 Scholarships
The EMSCNJ scholarship program is open for registration.
The council offers three programs:
Cadet Scholarship,
Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarship,
Marianne Willis Scholarship.
The council offers three programs:
Cadet Scholarship,
Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarship,
Marianne Willis Scholarship.
CADET SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 1, 2019
Cadet members of EMSCNJ squads graduating high school in June 2019 and enrolling in post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.
The purpose of the Program is to provide recognition of achievement and ability, and to assist cadet and junior members of First Aid/Rescue Squads that are members in good standing of The EMS Council of New Jersey State in continuing their education in an accredited college or university. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit as determined by a Selection Committee of non-EMS Council of New Jersey related educators whose decisions are final. Financial ability of the applicant shall not be a factor in the selection process. Applicant must be a high school senior in good academic standing and graduating in June 2019. Applicant must have applied to and be planning to enroll and pursue a course of study in an accredited college or university. Applicant must be a currently active cadet or junior member of a First Aid/Rescue Squad that is a member in good standing of The EMS Council of New Jersey. Based upon their age, applicant may be a senior member of their First Aid/Rescue Squad, as long as they meet the aforementioned graduation date requirement.
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 1, 2019
Cadet members of EMSCNJ squads graduating high school in June 2019 and enrolling in post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.
The purpose of the Program is to provide recognition of achievement and ability, and to assist cadet and junior members of First Aid/Rescue Squads that are members in good standing of The EMS Council of New Jersey State in continuing their education in an accredited college or university. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit as determined by a Selection Committee of non-EMS Council of New Jersey related educators whose decisions are final. Financial ability of the applicant shall not be a factor in the selection process. Applicant must be a high school senior in good academic standing and graduating in June 2019. Applicant must have applied to and be planning to enroll and pursue a course of study in an accredited college or university. Applicant must be a currently active cadet or junior member of a First Aid/Rescue Squad that is a member in good standing of The EMS Council of New Jersey. Based upon their age, applicant may be a senior member of their First Aid/Rescue Squad, as long as they meet the aforementioned graduation date requirement.
GAIL LAWRENCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 15, 2019
Available to EMSCNJ members entering graduate medical field-related education programs. This offers a $1,000 scholarship for those pursuing advanced degrees in any Medical field.
This scholarship was established in memory of Gail Lawrence, who was a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse and an Advanced Practice Nurse and an Educator with Rutgers University. To be eligible to receive the Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarship, the applicant must be associated (member, family member, friend of a member) with a squad that is in good standing with the EMSCNJ.
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 15, 2019
Available to EMSCNJ members entering graduate medical field-related education programs. This offers a $1,000 scholarship for those pursuing advanced degrees in any Medical field.
This scholarship was established in memory of Gail Lawrence, who was a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse and an Advanced Practice Nurse and an Educator with Rutgers University. To be eligible to receive the Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarship, the applicant must be associated (member, family member, friend of a member) with a squad that is in good standing with the EMSCNJ.
MARIANNE WILLIS SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Is a $500 scholarship for all EMTs state-wide who are pursuing paramedic studies.
This scholarship was established in memory of Marianne Willis, who was an active volunteer EMT with the Rockaway Neck squad and also was a renowned EMS educator and paramedic with Morristown Memorial Hospital. Marianne was the recipient of the State EMS Educator of the Year Award as well as the State Lifetime Achievement Award. This scholarship is provided in her memory by her family and the EMSCNJ.
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Is a $500 scholarship for all EMTs state-wide who are pursuing paramedic studies.
This scholarship was established in memory of Marianne Willis, who was an active volunteer EMT with the Rockaway Neck squad and also was a renowned EMS educator and paramedic with Morristown Memorial Hospital. Marianne was the recipient of the State EMS Educator of the Year Award as well as the State Lifetime Achievement Award. This scholarship is provided in her memory by her family and the EMSCNJ.
All applications can be found online on the EMSCNJ webpage. For specific program details please read the application. Questions may be directed to Dr. Mary Claire Shiber (Cadet) or Ken Weinberg (Lawrence or Willis) of the Scholarship Program Committee
