Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

Fire Program Scholarships

In addition to the numerous general scholarships available to WIU students, the following scholarships are available specifically for fire majors.

Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts Foundation

William (Bill) P. McCamey Scholarship
Deadlines for Application:
Fall: November 30
Spring: April 30
Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must:

  • be a resident of the State of Illinois
  • have completed a WIU fire education course the past semester with a passing grade
  • be enrolled in a WIU fire education course the current semester
  • be employed (volunteer, paid on call, or full time) at a fire department that is a member of the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts
  • be in good standing with the University
Terms

Amount Awarded Each Year: $1000

Application

Download the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts foundation, William (Bill) P. McCamey Scholarship Application. Incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration.

Return applications by November 30th Fall semester, and April 30th Spring semester to the School of Distance Learning, International Studies, and Outreach, The IAFPD William (Bill) P. McCamey Scholarship Committee, Horrabin Hall 6, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390.

Selection Process

The recipient will be selected by the School of Distance Learning, International Studies, and Outreach William (Bill) P. McCamey, IAFPD committee. Preference will be given for academic performance.

Additional Comments

Financial need is not a consideration. This award is non-renewable. A student may not receive the award more than once.

Inquiries should be directed to

The Executive Director of the School of Distance Learning, International Studies, and Outreach, Horrabin Hall 6, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390 or by e-mail at BGS@wiu.edu or by telephone at 309/298-1929.

Howard S. Walker Fire Protective Service Annual Scholarship

Criteria
  • Undergraduate students enrolled full-time and majoring in Fire Protection Services at WIU
  • Major, other requirements: Minimum of a 3.0 GPA

Selection is to be based on a resume` review with preference given to students who:

  • Are members of Omega Gamma Phi
  • have displayed initiative through participation in ancillary fire service training opportunities
  • show community service initiative through volunteering
  • are members of Western Emergency Management System and
  • are currently rostered with a fire department
Application

Amount Awarded Each Year: $500

Deadline to Apply: March 15

Contact: A Fire Protection Services Academic Advisor

The Butch Gudat Fund

The Butch Gudat Fund is a charitable foundation for assisting Tri-County firefighters, their families and their communities. The fund provides at least one $1500 academic scholarship to qualifying children and grandchildren of career and volunteer firefighters in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties.

Criteria
  • Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a central Illinois firefighter (relatives of both career and volunteer firefighters in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties are eligible)
  • Relatives of both current and retired firefighters are eligible.
  • Applicant must plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States in the coming academic year.
  • Applicant must plan to enroll as a full-time student (as defined by the college or university) in the coming academic year.
  • Applicants can apply for a scholarship a maximum of four times.
To apply contact the foundation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/butchgudatfund