Southeast Idaho Wildland Firefighter Scholarship

For Spring 2025 – 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. Part-time students may be considered. Must have a minimum GPA of 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.

Donor
Southeast Idaho Wildland Firefighter
Award
Varies
Scopes
Miscellaneous
Deadline
10/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Concerning your employment by Bureau of Land Management (BLM):
    • Are you or were you employed as seasonal or permanent employee by BLM as a Wildland Firefighter in the Southeastern Idaho District of the BLM during the most recent fire season?
    • Are you or were you employed as southern zone employee for BLM as a firefighter (areas worked: Pocatello, Chubbuck, Malad, Soda Springs, & American Falls)?
  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.