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William Giacomo Firefighter Scholarship

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be pursuing first Post-High School degree
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.75
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Must have completed 1 year of college (minimum 24 credit hours)
  • Character Traits:
    Must demonstrate good moral character
  • Residence:
    Must be a resident of West Virginia
  • College:
    Any college/university in West Virginia.
  • Major/Career:
    Fire Safety Degree
  • Employer:
    Active Firefighter, or a spouse, child or grandchild of an active firefighter on a department that is a member of and in good standing with Fayette County Firefighters Association.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Other Materials:
    Applicants must submit with the original application, a notarized statement from the Fayette County Fire Service Coordinator affirming: 1.) The applicants active status, or relationship to a firefighter of active status, on a Fayette County Fire Dept. 2.) The Fayette County Fire Dept. noted immediately above is a member of and in good standing with the Fayette County Firefighters Association.

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