Osborn Family Firefighter Scholarship
The Osborn Family Firefighter Scholarship offers $500 to support students in fire science or active firefighters in specific California counties.
Apr 15, 2026
9 days left
$500
Award amount
7
Requirements
Who can apply
- Active member of a fire department in Calaveras, Mariposa, or Tuolumne counties
- Currently attending Columbia College's fire science program
- Graduate from a high school in the specified counties enrolling in the fire science program
- Minimum 2.50 GPA
- Resident of Calaveras, Mariposa, or Tuolumne counties
- Seeking a professional certification or associate degree full-time
- Demonstrate financial need
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
open
Eligible institutions
Sonora Area Foundation
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Verify residency in the specified counties
- Ensure you meet the GPA requirement
- Confirm enrollment status in the fire science program if applicable
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Payout method details are not stated
- No specific application steps provided
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Prepare to demonstrate financial need
- Gather necessary documents to prove eligibility
- Apply before the deadline of April 15, 2026
Key requirements (7)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Active member of a fire department affiliated with Calaveras, Mariposa, or Tuolumne counties in California; **OR**.
- Currently attending the Columbia College fire science program as a full-time student; **OR**.
- Graduate of a high school in Calaveras, Mariposa, or Tuolumne Counties in California, enrolling in the Columbia College fire science program as a full-time student.
- Minimum 2.50 GPA.
- Resident of Calaveras, Mariposa, or Tuolumne counties, California.
- Seeking a professional certification or associate degree full-time.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Financial documentation (if required)
Applying
Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026, with a focus on financial need and GPA requirements.
Award & payment
Amount: $500
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Sonora Area Foundation
Overview
This scholarship supports students in fire science or active firefighters in Calaveras, Mariposa, or Tuolumne counties, California.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.