Waldorf University/Iowa Association of Professional Fire Chiefs Lt. Eric Hosette Memorial Scholarship

How to Apply - Click Here for Printable Application Checklist and Required Forms

Applicants must complete all sections of the Application. The application shall be submitted through the Waldorf University website and shall include:

1. Complete academic application on file with Waldorf University – (a student ID number is required on the application)  You can apply here: https://waldorf.edu/apply/​

2. You will have to upload the following documents:

   • A statement of employment on city/fire department letterhead.

   • A copy of an employment card or a letter of recommendation from the applicant's Fire Chief.

   • Agree to release Waldorf University and the IAPFC to use your name, story, photo, etc. on any marketing materials in relation to the scholarship.

3. Complete online questions answering these items: (each answer 300-800 words)

   • Why you believe this scholarship will be useful to you as a firefighter or a fire officer.

   • How your pursuit of higher education will enhance leadership in the emergency services in Iowa;

   • How your pursuit of this scholarship will demonstrate Waldorf’s values of service, community, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning.

4. An interview before the selection committee may be required.

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Applications are due by 5 p.m. on February 28, 2026 with the award being made in early April at the IAPFC Spring Conference.

For more full details including all eligibility requirements and to submit your application, please visit the IAPFC Lt. Eric Hosette Memorial Scholarship page on the Waldorf University website.