MEMA Offers $1,000 Scholarship for SoMD Students

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The Maryland Emergency Management Association is pleased to offer five $1,000 scholarships for the 2013 – 2014 school year. One scholarship will be awarded in each of the association’s five geographic areas:  Area I – Western Maryland, Area II – Central Maryland,  Area III – Eastern Shore, Area IV – Southern Maryland and Area V – National Capital Region.

The Association’s objective is to promote Emergency Management in the State of Maryland and to assist students pursuing a career in Emergency Management or in a related field. Applicants must be a senior and enrolled at an accredited Maryland High School. Applicants must also submit an essay along with the application. Forms can be obtained from high school guidance offices or at a local Emergency Management Office. Submission deadline is April 1, 2013.

For more information about the scholarship program please contact: Maryland Emergency Management Association Chairperson Scholarship, Verna Brown, CEM, c/o Washington County Emergency Management, 16232 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, MD 21795. Or call 240-313-4364.

Source: Maryland Emergency Management Association