The Firefighter Stipend/Scholarship Application

You are eligible to apply for the BCBS Foundation Firefighter Stipend.

The stipend is for $500 per term and students must reapply for each subsequent term. Funds are disbursed to the student’s college account to cover any expenses for the program/courses to cover instructional costs (books, materials, etc.) associated the designated fire fighter training within a NC community college. Any balance of funds will be allocated to the student.

The student must enroll in course(s) required to achieve the NC Firefighter I & II, NC Driver/Operator Pumps, and/or Emergency Vehicle Driver certifications to be eligible for these funds.


Please complete all the questions below.

You are eligible to apply for the BCBS Foundation Firefighter Scholarship. Please complete all the questions below.

Up to $1,000 per term (must reapply each term). Funds are disbursed to the student’s account to cover any expenses for the program/courses to cover instructional costs (tuition, fees, books, materials, supplies, etc.) associated with an eligible program as listed below. Any balance of funds will be allocated to the student.

Eligible program: Fire Protection Technology

Eligibility Requirements: 1) Hold an active NC Firefighter I & II certification; 2) Successfully complete courses covered by the scholarship in any previous term to be eligible for funding in a subsequent term.


Please complete all the questions below.