O'Fallon Firefighters Community Outreach Scholarship

The O’Fallon Firefighters Community Outreach is proud to offer a $3,000 scholarship to one high school senior that is a resident of the O’Fallon Fire Protection District.

The scholarship must be used for higher education in a technical, trade, vocational or certificate-level program, or for a degree or certification in the emergency services field. Proof of enrollment will be required for the scholarship to be awarded but not necessary to apply.

Eligibility

1. Must be a high school senior and resident of the O’Fallon Fire Protection District.
2. Dependents or children of O’Fallon Fire Protection District employees are ineligible.

Directions

1. Complete online application with all required documentation.
2. Upload two letters of recommendation from a non-relative.
3. Upload Essay.

Please contact us at ofallonfirefighters@gmail.com with any questions.

Award
$3,000
Deadline
04/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Directions:
    Do not mention your name or that of your parent/guardian in your essay.
    Please review the essay rubric before writing: Essay Rubric

    In 500 words or less, write an essay on the following topic:
    Why are you applying for the scholarship, and what is your primary drive and source of motivation?
  2. RESUME: Upload your resume
  3. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  4. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.