The Edward Hutchinson Volunteer Firefighter Scholarship

The Westmoreland County Community College Edward Hutchinson Volunteer Firefighter Scholarship is awarded to the men and women of Westmoreland County’s fire departments. Applicants must complete the FAFSA by the application deadline date. All grants and scholarships are applied to tuition first, then the waiver is applied to any remaining tuition. Two programs are offered, one for volunteer firefighters with three or more years of service and one for new volunteers. The Firefighter Tuition Waivers applies to Westmoreland credit programs only. To be considered, students must be a Westmoreland County resident, must maintain active status with the fire department, and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. All applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their fire chief stating if the applicant is a new or incumbent firefighter.
Incumbent Firefighters (more than three years of adult service): Firefighter is responsible for one-half of tuition and all fees and textbooks.
New recruits (less than three years of adult service): Tuition waiver will cover the full tuition cost; applicants are responsible for all fees and textbook costs.

Award
Amount dependant on firefighter particpation
Deadline
05/31/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you an adult volunteer firefighter in Westmoreland County?
  2. Are you a volunteer firefighter in Westmoreland County? If yes, please complete the following questions.
    • Are you a new or incumbent firefighter?
  3. Do you have more than three years adult service?
  4. How many years of adult service do you currently have completed?
  5. I plan to enroll in the following semesters during the 2024 academic year:
  6. Please enter your Fire Chief’s name and email address. They will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation and determine if you are new or incumbent volunteer.
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