Wayne Watts Scholarship
The Wayne Watts Scholarship offers $1,000 to members of the Kentucky Firefighters Association and their dependents pursuing studies in emergency services.
May 15, 2026
39 days left
$1,000
Award amount
3
Requirements
Who can apply
- Open to KFA members and their dependents
- Must enroll in a 2- or 4-year program in relevant fields
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 and ACT/SAT scores required
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
upcoming
Eligible institutions
Kentucky Firefighters Association
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Verify KFA membership status
- Check if your program qualifies
- Ensure you meet GPA and test score requirements
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Payout method details
- Specific application steps
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
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- Gather transcripts and employment history
- Prepare a statement on emergency service experience
- Plan to apply before the deadline
Key requirements (3)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- This program is open to Kentucky firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics who are KFA members and their dependents.
- Applicants must be planning to enroll in a 2- or 4-year program in fire science, paramedic science, safety engineering, or another field of emergency service.
- They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and scores of at least 19 on the ACT and/or 950 on the SAT. Their school may be in any state, but preference is given to applicants planning to study in Kentucky.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Standardized test scores (if applicable)
Applying
Application details are available on the scholarship's official page.
Award & payment
Amount: $1,000
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Kentucky Firefighters Association
Overview
The Wayne Watts Scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible members of the Kentucky Firefighters Association and their dependents pursuing education in emergency services.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.