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There are many options to help you fund your education, including the EMS specific scholarships listed below. Many scholarships require completion of the FAFSA. For help and/or information on other scholarships you may qualify for, visit Financial Aid & Scholarships or email the financial aid office or call 410-334-2905.
The late Elizabeth S. Hall of Salisbury established an endowed scholarship fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore in memory of her daughter, Barbara Rogers Hall, who worked in emergency medicine for most of her professional career. Applicants must be residents of Worcester, Wicomico or Somerset County and enrolled in emergency medical services at Wor-Wic. Selection is based on scholastic achievement. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.
In memory of Captain Bryan Lewis, career firefighter/paramedic with the Salisbury Fire Department and a beloved coworker and friend, the Salisbury Paramedic Foundation established an annual scholarship fund for students who are enrolled in Wor-Wic’s paramedic program, affiliated with a 911 EMS agency and have a State of Maryland Emergency Medical Technician certification. The scholarship funds are renewable for up to two years and can be used for tuition, fees, books and cost of attendance. Preference is given to students residing in Wicomico County. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.
The Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship Program encourages members of the firefighting, ambulance and rescue organizations serving Maryland communities to pursue credit courses that lead to employment in an organized fire department, ambulance, or rescue squad in Maryland. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 grade point average. Maryland state grants and scholarships are accepted through the MDCAPS system and may have specific deadlines and additional documents required.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 4503 established an endowed scholarship at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore for students graduating from high school in Wicomico County. Priority is given to students with the greatest financial need, with secondary consideration given to students planning to major in nursing, emergency medical services or law enforcement. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in order to receive the scholarship for a maximum of two consecutive years. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.
Kathleen and Michael Abercrombie Jr. of Salisbury established an endowed scholarship for students enrolled in Wor-Wic’s health care (emergency medical services, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant or radiologic technology) programs. Income from the endowment is used for the annual scholarships. Selection is based on financial need. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.
Friends and family members of the late Staff Sgt. Michael McMullen established an endowed scholarship fund for students enrolled in the emergency medical services program. A 2004 EMS graduate and career firefighter/paramedic with the Salisbury Fire Department, McMullen died in 2006 as a result of injuries sustained while serving with the Maryland Army National Guard in Iraq. Income from the endowment is used for the annual scholarships. Selection is based on financial need, and recipients must maintain a 2.5 grade point average. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.
The friends and family of the late Steven Edward White established an endowed memorial scholarship fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. In 1977, Steve White found his true calling when he began his volunteer service with the Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Company. For twenty years, Steve was the company chief and also served in various roles as assistant chief, captain, president and board member. Steve was also a paid paramedic with the company for 13 years. He was a member for a combined forty years. Applicants must be enrolled in the emergency medical services (EMS) program and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be ambitious, driven and goal-oriented individuals with a public safety career goal. Preference is given to Worcester County residents. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.
Wor-Wic Community College and/or the Health Profession Division reserves the right to revise requirements for admission into the Health Profession programs, the selection criteria and procedures, and the required courses for programs of study as deemed necessary without prior notification.
