Zach Myers Memorial Firefighter Scholarship

The purpose of the Zach Myers Memorial Firefighter Scholarship is to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from high school(s) located within Johnson County, Kansas, who are planning to attend an accredited school or certification program for the purpose of receiving Firefighter I & II certifications, and/or EMS certification at or above the level of Emergency Medical Technician.

Students eligible for this scholarship shall:

  1. Be a graduating senior from a high school in Johnson County, Kansas;
  2. Plan to attend an accredited public or proprietary institution;
  3. Furnish his/her academic record (transcript when possible);
  4. Provide recommendations from at least two of the following persons (no relatives): Explorer Post advisor, high school representative (principal or academic advisor), or community representative;
  5. Submit a 500 word essay stating why he/she has chosen firefighting as a career, and how the applicant will use the scholarship to help achieve that goal; and
  6. Submit a black and white or color glossy photo (such as a passport photo) for publicity purposes in the event of selection.

Priority will be given to students in the following order:

  1. Members of the Fire Explorer Post 2884,
  2. Graduating seniors from any high school in Olathe, KS, and,
  3. Graduating seniors from any high school in Johnson County, KS.

Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and will be paid upon registration at the approved school or certification program.

Award
$1,000
Deadline
06/30/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you an active member of the Fire Explorer Post 2884?
  2. Attach the first of two (2) required letters of recommendation from Explorer Post Advisor, high school principal or academic advisor, or community representative.
  3. Attach the second of two (2) required letters of recommendation from Explorer Post Advisor, high school principal or academic advisor, or community representative.
  4. Write a 500 word essay stating why you have chosen firefighting as a career, and how you will use the scholarship to help achieve that goal.
  5. Endorsement of Post Advisor (If applicable)
    • 1) Advisor's name
    • 2) Post Number
    • 3) Address (including street, city, state, and zip code)
    • 4) Primary phone number
    • 5) Name of affiliate fire department
    • 6) Length of applicant's service to the department
  6. Please submit a black and white or color glossy photo (such as passport photo) for publicity purposes in the event of selection.
  7. Show 1 more