New scholarship fund to help students looking to work in public safety sector now open for applicants - 21 Alive News

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Applications for a new scholarship fund set to help students going into the public safety sector are now open.
The Jerry and Linda Vandeveer Public Safety Scholarship Fund, primarily funded by private contributions, will provide financial support to students seeking a career in police, fire, or ambulance services who have selected a core component from an institution of higher learning along that career path.
“We are excited to get this initiative kicked off,” Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters said. “This was an opportunity to truly honor such a deserving couple as the Vandeveers and help to fill a void in educating first responders to work right here in Allen County.”
The scholarship with be awarded annually. Students applying should meet the following qualifications live in Allen County and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Those interested can apply here. More information about the scholarship can be found here.
Information about Linda and Jerry Vandeveer can be found here.
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