Southeast Idaho Wildland Firefighter Scholarship

For Fall 2021 – The Southeast Idaho Wildland Firefighter Scholarship is awarded to a student in any major and class level. Must be employed as seasonal or permanent employee by Bureau of Land Management as a Wildland Firefighter in the Southeastern Idaho District of the BLM during the most recent fire season prior to the award. Must be enrolled full-time, and have a minimum GPA of a 2.50. Preference is given to a southern zone employee (Pocatello, Chubbuck, Malad, Soda Springs, & American Falls). Preference to students employed as BLM firefighters on a seasonal basis. If no suitable candidates, permanent employees may be considered.

Donors
Dean Leckie
Southeast Idaho Wildland Firefighter
Award
$1,000.00
Scopes
Miscellaneous
Deadline
10/01/2021
Supplemental Questions
  1. Employment or Volunteer Experience:
    • Are or were you a Volunteer for a local Fire Department during the most recent fire season:
    • Are or were you employed as a Wildland Firefighter during the most recent fire season? This can include Bureau of Land Mgt, Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, etc.
  2. Provide proof of employment. Employment must show proof that you were a wildland firefighter.
  3. STATEMENT: Provide an essay addressing your educational aims, chosen career, plans for accomplishment, personal circumstances and need for this scholarship. Please also describe your plans for completing your degree in a timely fashion. Be aware that strong emphasis is placed on this section of the application by the selection committee. Be as complete as possible. 200-500 words is sufficient.