National Volunteer Fire Council Scholarship

National Volunteer Fire Council LogoScholarship Details

Application closed and will reopen June 1, 2012.

Columbia Southern University (CSU) is proud to offer two, two-year scholarships to members of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). Each scholarship will be applied to two consecutive year's towards the completion of one of CSU's associate, bachelor's, master's or doctoral online degree programs. If the scholarship recipient completes the selected degree program in less than 24 months, the remainder of the scholarship ceases. Textbooks and some fees are not covered by this scholarship.

Application Details

The application period is currently open. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. CST on Friday, September 30, 2011. Applicants should receive a confirmation email once all materials are successfully submitted. The scholarships will be awarded by November 1.

Scholarship winners must begin their coursework within 90 days of the date of the award. They will be required to maintain a 3.0 overall GPA, remain in good standing with both CSU and the NVFC throughout his or her degree program, and remain enrolled in the degree program.

Eligibility and Requirements

All scholarship applicants must:

  • have a high school diploma or GED,
  • be an active member of the NVFC,
  • complete the CSU/NVFC Scholarship Application,
  • provide up to two letters of recommendation, and
  • submit a 500-word essay on this subject: "The Importance of this Scholarship to My Personal, Professional, and/or Educational Growth."

CSU Transcript Request Service:
Columbia Southern University
21982 University Lane, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Fax: 251.224.0540
Request for Official Transcript Forms 

Please contact scholarships@columbiasouthern.edu or 800-977-8449 ext. 1217 if you have any questions or would like to learn more about the educational opportunities available through CSU.

If you are not currently a member of the NVFC, visit www.nvfc.org/membership to join.