WEREMS Council Programs

Wyoming Erie Regional Emergency Medical Services Scholarship

The EMS scholarship is an annual scholarship and is awarded to one individual each school year. This scholarship will cover the balance of tuition after TAP/Pell and NYS EMS reimbursement. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Complete applications for the Erie Community College and the Paramedic program. (The application is available through the EMT department at ECC/South campus)
Complete the admissions process, including pre-testing, and be accepted as a matriculated student
Complete the financial aid application process
Maintain and 80% average and remain in good standing throughout the program
Have a minimum of three (3) years active service as a NYS certified fire and/or EMS unit in Erie or Wyoming County
Have no other funding source beyond TAP/Pell
A minimum grade of 80 on your last certification exam
Submit letters of recommendation from your unit's chief officer and ALS officer