Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Currently reside in Boone, Ogle, or Winnebago County.
- Be a member or a family member of a member of the IAFF Local 413 Firefighters, or studying fire science or to be an EMT.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Specifications
Academic performance will be given high priority consideration in the selection process.
Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of nine semester hours in the upcoming school year.
Written Prompt
Each CFNIL scholarship is created with a specific purpose in mind. As you complete the application, the system automatically matches you with every scholarship for which you are eligible and will present you with a specific written prompt for each. You're encouraged to craft a unique response to each prompt to show the reviewers why you're the best candidate for that scholarship.
Scholarship Background and Intent
Phyllis Howard was one of the best known Alarm Operators on the Rockford Fire Department for almost 30 years. She began her career in 1982. As an active member of Local 413, she worked tirelessly on many fundraisers and helped organize many union events. She was best known for her many lines including, “Be advised, you’re on the bubble.” Phyllis passed away July 27, 2011.
Would you like to support the Phyllis Howard Memorial Scholarship? You can make a donation directly to this fund, to help grow its impact and ability to provide educational resources for students in our community — forever!
