Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation

Fire and Emergency Response Scholarships Available for 2024

Media Contact: Mark E. Brady, [email protected]

The Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation (YLD) is currently accepting applications for its 2024 Scholarship Program.  The foundation will be awarding five $4,000 scholarships for a total of $20,000 to U.S. citizens. The deadline for applications is October 30, 2024 and awards are announced in late December.

Applicants must answer brief essay questions concerning leadership development in the fire and emergency services and provide three letters of recommendation.

The awards are in memory of Deputy Fire Chief James G. Yvorra, Emergency Medical Technician Donald E. Sellers, and Chief John M. Eversole.  Any active career or volunteer Fire, Rescue, EMS, or Emergency Management member or active duty or reserve U.S. military member who serves in an emergency response position is eligible.

Download an application here.

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Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation

2446 Azalea Road

Port Republic, Maryland 20676

[email protected]

www.YLD.org