Scholarship Criteria

Eligibility

Applicant must be a member of one of the organizations listed in “DOMF Eligible Organizations” at beginning of senior high school year and applicant must be a high school senior.

Grade average - maximum 7 points

Points are assigned for high school cumulative average at time of application.  Applicant must supply documentation of cumulative grade point average from high school.

7 points for A average

6 points for B average

5 points for C average

4 points for D average or below

Career path - maximum 13 points

Points are assigned for applicants planned career path.

13 points for professional EMS, Firefighter (paid not volunteer)

12 points for 2 year degree in construction trades

11 points for 4 year degree in construction trades (architect, landscape architect, construction management, etc.)

10 points for 4 year medical degree

9 points for direct to workforce in construction related field and continuing with volunteer Fire/EMS service

8 points for any other degree program

7 points for direct to workforce in non-construction related field and continuing with volunteer Fire/EMS service

4 points for any direct to workforce and NOT continuing with fire/EMS volunteer service

References - maximum 15 points

At least 3 reference letters should be presented with one from a teacher, one from their Fire/EMS direct supervisor and one at large. 

These will be reviewed by the DOMF Committee and award points.

Essay - maximum 15 points –

Applicant must write an essay of no minimum or maximum length in which they must discuss what their future plans are, why they choose to become a Jr. Firefighter/EMS, and a little about themselves.

This will be reviewed by the DOMF Committee and award points.

Bonus Points – maximum 6 points –

These points are awarded to those applicants who are part of organizations of which Dave was a member.

Port Matilda Fire Company member- 3 bonus points

Scouts BSA member - 3 bonus points