Molly Matthews Scholarship Fund
Applicant Information

The Molly Matthews Scholarship Fund of Women in the Fire Service, Inc., was established in the memory of a Seattle firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1984. The Molly Matthews Fund provides financial assistance to women in the fire and rescue service who wish to attend WFS conferences to improve their skills and knowledge, and to enhance their functioning within their individual fire service organizations.

Two scholarships will be awarded for each International Conference of Fire Service Women, and for each Fire Service Women's Leadership Training seminar. The scholarships will cover the registration costs for the conference (not travel, lodging, or meals). Applications for scholarships for the March 2002 Leadership Training Seminar in San Diego, California, must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2002. Applications will not be accepted by fax or e-mail.

A Selection Committee, consisting of three WFS members and one member of the Board of Trustees, will review the applications and recommend award recipients to the Board for approval. Award recipients will be notified by February 5 of their selection.

The Selection Committee will consider the following criteria in order to select award recipients: history of fire service involvement, history (personal or family) of involvement in WFS activities, fire and rescue service career (or volunteer service) plans and prospects, and history of involvement in women's issues in other areas.

All applicants will be individually notified of the outcome of the selection process.

To apply:

Submit four copies of each of the following to WFS at the address below:

Mail applications to:

Women in the Fire Service, Inc.
Attn: Molly Matthews Fund
P.O. Box 5446
Madison, WI 53705

Applications for year 2001 funds must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2002. Faxed or e-mailed applications, incomplete applications, and applications sent after this deadline, will not be accepted.