The Emerging Leader Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship are sponsored by the Gasaway Consulting Group. The $1500 scholarship stipends are designed to provide an all- expenses paid opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend the Symposium in the Sun in Clearwater Beach, Florida hosted by the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS). There are two scholarships awarded by the Gasaway Consulting Group.
Chief Richard B. Gasaway is extremely delighted to be able to provide an opportunity for a future fire service leader to attend the Symposium in the Sun. “VCOS has been very beneficial to my career,” says Chief Gasaway. “I have received many gifts from the Symposiums that I have attended over the years.”
Those who have attended his programs through the years know that Chief Gasaway is a big proponent of paying it forward, giving back and helping others. "This scholarship, along with mentoring and coaching, helps me fulfill my mission of building tomorrow’s leaders today,” Chief Gasaway says.
The Emerging Leader and Alumni scholarships provide funding for airfare, hotel, rental car, meals and conference registration. VCOS membership or IAFC membership is not required to apply.
The deadline to submit applications is 4 PM ET, September 16, 2022. Email completed applications to Chief Richard B. Gasaway at rich@richgasaway.com.
Sponsored by Gasaway Consulting Group, LLC
Applicant Information
- Name and Title
- Home Address
- Cell Phone Number
- Preferred E-mail address
- Date of Birth
- Education Level
- Associates degree (school)
- Bachelor’s degree (school)
- Master’s Degree (school)
- Other
- Department Information
- Department Name
- Department Address
Essay Question
How have you demonstrated yourself to be a problem solver and a leader of change within your department and within your community? (1,000 words or less; attach additional pages, as necessary)
Deadline: Candidates shall submit the completed application form by 4 PM ET, September 16, 2022. Applications to be emailed to Richard B. Gasaway at rich@richgasaway.com