Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are now available. Eligibility is as follows:

• Active Firefighters and Fire Officers who have been accepted or are attending an accredited institution of higher learning
• Firefighters/Fire Officers pursuing a degree in Fire Service Administration, Public Service Management, Nursing or a related Fire Service discipline and who have completed a minimum of twelve credits.

A written statement of 500 words explaining why an applicant should be considered for the award is required with application submission. The scholarship award is a one-time grant of $1,000. Applications must be submitted by April 27, 2018. The date of the award is mid-June. Applications can be obtained by emailing Jacqueline Merveil, FDNY Registrar/Academic Advisor at jacqueline.merveil@fdny.nyc.gov or by calling (718) 281-8465.