The Arkansas EMS Foundation, through the support of our private contributors and other fundraising programs, provides financial assistance to individuals seeking certification/licensure as an EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic in Arkansas. Scholarships are provided for initial EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic programs.

In addition to the general Arkansas EMS Foundation Scholarships, the Foundation also offers four privately funded scholarships as funds are available. These scholarships are through donations of family and friends in which they are named.

Arkansas EMS Foundation Scholarship

This is the original Arkansas EMS Foundation’s general scholarship.

David Taylor, Sr. EMS Scholarship

The Arkansas EMS Foundation Board of Directors created the David Taylor, Sr. EMS Scholarship in honor of our friend and colleague who we lost on November 5, 2009. The scholarship is available to Arkansas licensed EMTs seeking Paramedic education and licensure. This scholarship is open to individuals in the Central Arkansas region.

Janie Kennedy EMS Memorial Scholarship

The Janie Kennedy EMS Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of our dear friend and EMS professional.  The scholarship is available to Arkansas residents starting their career in EMS as an EMT or continuing their career as an AEMT or Paramedic.  This scholarship is open to individuals throughout the state of Arkansas.

Wannell Bradshaw Memorial EMS Scholarship

The Wannell Bradshaw EMS Memorial Scholarship is in memory of our friend, colleague, Foundation board member, and creator of the Foundation’s Benevolence Fund.  The scholarship is available to Arkansas residents starting their career in EMS as an EMT or continuing their career as an AEMT or Paramedic.  This scholarship is open to individuals throughout the state of Arkansas.

Bob Bradshaw Memorial EMT Scholarship

The Bob Bradshaw Memorial EMT Scholarship is available to Arkansas residents seeking to start a career in EMS. This scholarship is open to residents in the Southwest Arkansas region but may be awarded to other individuals in other regions.

Harry Ringler Memorial EMT Scholarship

The Harry Ringler Memorial EMT Scholarship is in honor of Arkansas’s EMS professional that dedicated his career to the advance of EMS in the state.  It is available to Arkansas residents starting their career in EMS as an EMT.  This scholarship is open to individuals throughout the state of Arkansas.

Doug Deckard Memorial EMS Scholarship

The Doug Deckard Memorial EMS Scholarship is in honor of our dear friend and past board member from the Cove Creek – Pearson Volunteer Fire Department. This scholarship is available to individuals throughout the state of Arkansas that are starting their career as an EMT or continuing their education as an Advanced EMT or Paramedic.