EMT Scholarship Info & Application

In keeping with our mission of promoting trauma education, Midwest Trauma Society is proud to make available scholarships to assist individuals in meeting their educational goals in emergency medical services. Midwest Trauma Society recognizes and supports the important role of EMT's, Advanced EMT's and Paramedics as part of the patient care team, providing supportive care and life saving interventions in the pre-hospital setting. Our goal with this scholarship is to provide $500 toward completion of an EMT or $1000 toward completion of an Advanced EMT or Paramedic program.

Scholarships are awarded on a semi-annual basis. Submission deadlines are November 30 th and April 30 th with funds being dispersed to the recipient or school by January 30 th and June 30 th . The funds will be sent directly to the school for tuition costs. The individual recipient may be reimbursed, with submission of receipts, for uniform pants, boots, and stethoscope as required to complete class and clinical requirements. Each award period we will award one $500 EMT scholarship and two $1000 Advanced EMT or Paramedic Scholarships

The intent for this scholarship is to assist those desiring to begin a career in emergency medical services by becoming an EMT, or continue their career in EMS by obtaining Advanced EMT or Paramedic education. Intended scholarship recipients are those that do not have financial assistance for continuing education available to them through their professional realm. For example, a person that currently holds licensure as an RN or LPN would not be eligible due to other opportunities for educational assistance through professional organizations and employers.

Eligibility requirements for the MTS EMS Scholarship are as follows:

• Resident of Kansas or Missouri
• Enrolled in and be able to provide proof of enrollment in an EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic program in Kansas or Missouri.
• Willing to be present at our annual trauma conference to be introduced as a scholarship recipient.
• Provide MTS with a contact person at your chosen EMS Education program for verification of enrollment and course completion.
• Submit certificate of program completion to MTS within 30 days of finishing course requirements.
• Agree to notify us of testing completion so that we may announce your success and licensure.

 

Instructions for the application process (incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered for scholarship award:

•  Please print the scholarship application and complete it by typing or printing clearly.

•  Attach a letter (no more than 2 pages please) telling us about yourself. Include biographical information, why you want to become an EMT, and any other pertinent information you feel will assist us in making our decision.

•  Please include three letters of reference / recommendation from separate individuals (not relatives) with your application.

•  Send the completed application and letter to the address listed below (incomplete applications will not be considered):

Central Jackson County Fire Protection District

Midwest Trauma Society EMS Scholarship

Attention: Candy McClain

4715 West Highway 40

Blue Springs, MO 64015

 

If you have any questions regarding the application process, you may contact Candy McClain at 816-835-3042 or e-mail at cmcclain@cjcfpd.org .

 

Thank you for submitting your application. All complete applications will be reviewed by the committee members of Midwest Trauma Society and we will contact you after a final decision is made. Please remember that no final decisions will be made until after the most current submission deadline has passed, as scholarship awards are now being made on a semi-annual basis. The funds will be awarded as outlined above.