Who Can Apply:
- The scholarship is designed to support students passionate about serving in the emergency services field, encompassing firefighting, EMS, and law enforcement.
- The Gregory A. DeCanio Memorial Scholarship serves as a living testament to the excellence, compassion, and commitment that Gregory demonstrated throughout his emergency services career and his involvement in the community. By investing in the education of aspiring emergency services professionals and community servants, this scholarship extends Gregory’s legacy, fostering a community of dedicated individuals who are not only skilled in crisis response but are also driven to serving the public in meaningful ways.
- By offering financial aid, this scholarship aims to encourage the pursuit of education and training necessary for these roles through a bona fide and recognized teaching institution. This initiative seeks to foster dedicated and skilled professionals who selflessly contribute to the safety and well-being of their communities in times of crisis.
- Any high school, undergraduate or graduate student, or adult learner pursuing continuing education in the state of NY may apply for this scholarship if they are pursuing a career in emergency services, public safety, healthcare, social work, or another community-based service field. Students residing in any hamlet within the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, NY, will be given additional consideration.
Submission: To apply, please respond to the prompt below. You may submit via a written response or via a video or audio recording (3-5 minutes). You also have the option to submit 2 letters of recommendation.
- Your passion for emergency services and/or community involvement
- Your educational and career goals
- How your pursuits will positively impact the communities you serve
Deadline: August 16, 2025
Amount: $2,500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/gregory-a-decanio-memorial-scholarship/