Scholarships
The purpose of the Canadian Fire Safety Scholarship Fund is to engage in, assist and contribute to promote the development, diffusion and application of knowledge to the advancement of all forms of fire safety in Canada; to promote, foster and stimulate the study of fire safety and research therein; and, to furnish encouragement, aid, guidance, support and financial assistance to qualified persons who desire to make their careers in the field of fire safety.
Each year the CFSA gives away multiple scholarships for various programs representing the diversity of fire protection (i.e. Codes and Standards Technology, Fire Alarm System Technology, Fire Suppression Technology, etc.) for students enrolled in a full-time Fire Protection Technology program. CFSA awards include the following:
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD LIST PDF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
$11,000.00 in Scholarships
$1,000.00 CFSA Founders Award for Leadership & Excellence Award
Presented to the top graduating student of a 3-year full-time Fire Protection Engineering Technology Program or similar University degree, who has demonstrated leadership qualities including a balance of academic excellence, outstanding leadership, motivation, and community service. The applicant should excel in displaying outstanding leadership, display motivation and contribute to the fire safety community, achieve academic and technical skills to impact the fire safety community and outstanding concern for others/volunteerism and an academic proficiency ≥ 3.3 GPA.
$2,500.00 CFSA Firetronics 2000 Inc. Fire Safety Award in Memory of Rich Morris
Presented to a top 3rd year student in a 3-year full-time Fire and Life Safety Program or similar University degree with outstanding leadership, motivational, technical skills, and overall academic proficiency ≥ 3.3 GPA.
$1,000.00 CFSA Matteo Gilfillan & Associates Inc. Award
Presented to a top 3rd year student in a 3-year Fire Protection Engineering Technology Program with exceptional academic proficiency of > 3.6 GPA in Codes and Standards related courses and an overall proficiency > 3.3 GPA.
$ 1,000.00 CFSA The Building Reports Canada Award
Presented to a top graduating student of a 2-year Technician or 3-year Technology Program, with exceptional skills focused on Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Inspection, community contribution and an overall proficiency ≥ 3.0 GPA.
$1,000.00 CFSA LRI Engineering Inc. Award
Presented to a top 2nd year student of a 3-year full-time Fire Protection Engineering Technology Program with exceptional overall skills in Fire Alarm Systems and an academic proficiency ≥ 3.3 GPA.
$1,000.00 CFSA JENSEN HUGHES Consulting Canada Award
Presented to a top 2nd year student of a 3-year full-time Fire Protection Engineering Technology Program with exceptional overall skills in Codes and Standards and an academic proficiency ≥ 3.0 GPA.
$1,000.00 CFSA FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd. Award
Presented to a top 2nd year student in a 3-year full-time Fire Protection Engineering Technology Program with exceptional overall skills in Fire Code and Retrofit Courses and an academic proficiency ≥ 3.3 GPA.
$500.00 CFSA Mircom Group Award
Presented to a top 2nd year student in a Technician or Technology Program with exceptional overall skills focused on Fire Alarm system – Code, Design and Practical Lab Skills and an academic proficiency ≥ 3.3 GPA.
$1,000.00 CFSA Harding Fire Protection Systems Award
Presented to a top 1st or 2nd year student of a 2-year Fire Protection Technician Program with a passion for fire and life safety, exceptional overall skills in Fire Alarm Systems, and an academic proficiency ≥ 3.0 GPA.
$1,000.00 CFSA Siemens Canada Ltd. Award
Presented to a top 1st year or 2nd year student in a Technician or Technology Program with a primary focus on Fire Alarm – Code and Design and an academic proficiency ≥ 3.3 GPA.
QUALIFICATIONS AND RULES
1) The recipients must be enrolled in a Fire Protection Technology, Fire Protection Technician, or related Fire and Life Safety Diploma Program course at a Canadian college or university
2) All Scholarship Award entries must be submitted by March 20, 2024, via the following link: https://canadianfiresafety.com/scholarships/form
3) Submit the following to complete your application:
a. A written response of up to 300 words in paragraph form, providing a brief description of:
i. Your interest in fire safety and knowledge of CFSA and the donor organization
ii. The course you are enrolled in and how you would like to utilize your education (i.e., fire service, consulting, sales etc.)
iii. Any experience you have in fire safety either work related, attendance at conferences, CFSA functions etc. and a statement on your extracurricular involvement (i.e. student clubs, mentoring, tutoring, athletics & community volunteering)
b. Letter of Reference from faculty about individual.
c. Academic transcript (official or advising transcript is acceptable)
Upload the documents listed above via the link provided to you in the confirmation email received after submitting the application form at the address above (https://canadianfiresafety.com/scholarships/form)
4) All entries become the property of the CFSA.
