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Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship

$1,000
2 winners, $500 each
Open
Application Deadline
Jan 2, 2025
Winners Announced
Feb 2, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate or trade student
GPA:
3.0 or higher
Field of Study:
Fire science, fire service, or EMS

Brian Chellios was a beloved brother and son who devoted his life to the fire service for twenty-five years before he passed away. At the time of his passing, he was serving as fire chief, a position he had spent his whole career working towards. He began as a cadet at the age of 15 and moved up the ranks as a lieutenant, to deputy chief and finally to fire chief.

There are many brave men and women who have chosen the fire service career path, dedicating their days to protecting others, saving homes and buildings, and protecting the environment. Many of these selfless individuals endure injuries on the job, with some even making the ultimate sacrifice and giving their lives in service of others.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.

Any high school senior, trade school or undergraduate student pursuing fire science, fire service, or EMS with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us what it means to belong to the fire service and to succeed in that career path.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published October 2, 2024
Essay Topic

Please tell us what belonging to the fire service means to you or what you think it takes to make it in the fire service.

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jan 2, 2025. Winners will be announced on Feb 2, 2025.