This scholarship was established in memory of the late Louis Jones, Fire Chief for the City of Roswell, New Mexico who died in the line of duty on March 26th, 2002. Louis was a twenty-year veteran of the department, and had been the chief for about one year.
The Louis Jones Memorial Scholarship is intended to honor his work and dedication to the New Mexico Fire Chiefs Association.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY
» Applicant must be a child or grandchild of an active member, associate member, or active life member of the New Mexico Fire Chiefs Association.
» The applicant shall have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA upon completion of senior year in a high school or previous college term. (Transcript required)
» Good moral character as attested by the letters of recommendation will be required. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted with the scholarship application of which at least one letter must be from a faculty member from the last school attended.
» Applicant must submit an essay of at least two hundred-fifty words on how this scholarship will help fulfill their educational and career goals.
» Must submit a letter signifying acceptance from the institution of higher learning.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
One $500 scholarship per year will be awarded. Funds will be coordinated between the New Mexico Fire Chiefs Association and the student’s choice of the secondary educational institution selected.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The New Mexico Fire Chiefs Association must receive applications no later than July 20th, 2008.
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION
The President of the New Mexico Fire Chiefs Association will appoint a Scholarship Committee to review and select the applicant who best meets the established criteria. The Chairman of the Scholarship Committee will present the committee’s recommendation to the New Mexico Fire Chiefs Association Board of Directors for final approval. The Scholarship Committee will notify the recipient when the selection is made.
Submit the completed packet to the address to:
New Mexico Fire Chiefs Association
New Mexico Municipal League
Louis Jones Scholarship
P.O. Box 846
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Scholarship Application
Posted by Linda Gaume on 03/19 at 09:00 AM
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