Scholarship Application

CVVFA Scholarship applications for the J.R. Haines Memorial CVVFA Scholarship, the Kenneth Butts CVVFA Emergency Medical Service Scholarship, and the Harry Alt CVVFA Scholarship. 

Deadline for 2026 applications in May 1, 2026

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Applicant

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Scholarship

The J.R. Haines Memorial Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association Scholarship was established for the purpose of annually providing monetary assistance to individuals interested in pursuing a degree in fire science, including arson investigation and related subjects at a college or university of their choice. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in the next scheduled semester of a two or four year accredited college or university that offers courses in fire science including fire, fire investigation and related subjects.  These courses must be taken in addition to other required subjects.

The Kenneth Butts Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association Emergency Medical Service Scholarship was established for the purpose of annually providing monetary assistance to individuals interested in pursuing a degree in Emergency Medical Service and related subjects at a college or university of their choice. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in the next scheduled semester of a two or four year accredited college or university that offers courses in emergency medical service and related subjects.  These courses must be taken in addition to other required subjects.

The Harry Alt Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association Scholarship was established for the purpose of annually providing monetary assistance to individuals interested in pursuing a degree in General Fire related subjects at a college or university of their choice. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in the next scheduled semester of a two- or four-year accredited college or university that offers courses in fire science including fire, fire investigation and related subjects.  These courses must be taken in addition to other required subjects.

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Education Information

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Uploads

Please upload an original essay of 250 words or less entitled "Why I am interested in a Fire/ EMS Service- Related Career?"

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Please upload high school (if not enrolled in college) or college transcripts. 

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Please attach a photo of yourself that is suitable for publishing in CVVFA's annual convention program or use on social media. 

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