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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · MD

Maryland Higher Education Commission

Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship

Help for active members of fire, ambulance and rescue.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Application and documents in MDCAPS; requires commitment to service.

Application · official site

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Maryland

  • MD

What it offers

Training related to emergency service.

Award amount or benefit

At least 50% tuition/fees, capped by public university benchmark.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Volunteers: 50 LOSAP points in two categories; Professionals: 1,000 hours in the previous fiscal year.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Service verification. Institutional acceptance. LOSAP for volunteers. Promissory note and employment agreement.

Renewal information

2.5 GPA and satisfactory progress.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

Consult institutional changes; the cycle indicated by MHEC is preserved.

Still to confirm
  • There is no coherent closure of 2026–2027.
Verification status
Partially reviewed
Last verification
Not confirmed
Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0188

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