Ronny J. Coleman Fire and Emergency Services Leader of the Future Scholarship

Purpose: This scholarship honors Ronny J. Coleman, former State Fire Marshal for the State of California, who was widely known as a certified Fire Chief and a Master Instructor in the California Fire Service Training and Education System. The scholarship seeks to recognize high-achieving students pursuing public safety careers and is provided by the International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute (IPSLEI).

Award: $1,250

Eligibility:

• Be currently enrolled in 6 or more semester credits of associate degree, college-level coursework through December.
• Enroll at least part-time at a two-year or four-year college the following spring semester.
• Completed 45 or more semester credits by December.
• 3.50 or higher GPA on coursework completed in the last 5 years.
• Major in Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Fire & Emergency Services Administration, Community Risk Reduction, Fire Engineering, Fire Prevention, Public Safety Education, or a closely related field.
• Not be a pre-major or certificate student.
• Academic record free from suspension, probation, or other disciplinary actions.
• Hold a residency status that makes you eligible to apply for Federal Financial Aid (review residency status documentation here).
• Priority: PTK members in good standing.