Wisconsin EMS Association

The Support to Communities Program is meant to assist workers who are or have been affected by opioid misuse or other substance disorder either personally or through family and friends. The program is also meant to assist workers who seek to transition to professions that support individuals with a substance use disorder or occupations that address the opioid recovery efforts in the local service area. This includes individuals who need new or upgraded skills to better serve struggling or at-risk individuals. Lastly, the program works to serve dislocated workers, new entrants to the workforce, individuals with barriers to employment, and incumbent workers. This is open to anyone who wants to go into the listed fields and has experienced significant barriers to employment such as dislocated workers, single parents, new entrants to the workforce, long-term unemployment, incarceration,homelessness, etc.

There is no application deadline and assistance is awarded on a rolling basis. Additionally, there is no limit on how many can be awarded. 

The Kelmann Cares Foundation transforms the lives of families, communities and first responders in southeastern Wisconsin. Grants and scholarships are considered on a bi-annual basis by the Foundation’s board of directors. Please note that the maximum amount to be awarded per winning applicant is $1,000. All applicants will be notified of the board’s final decision two weeks after the close of the grant deadline.

To be eligible for a Platinum Educational Group Annual Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be enrolled in a certificate or undergraduate EMS, Nursing, or Allied Health* program at the time of awards distribution.

• Post a photograph or selfie that includes the hashtags #PlatinumEdScholarships and #FutureHealthcareProvider on any of your social media platforms

• Submit a photograph waiver form

***MUST BE AMERICAN INDIAN***

Established by Dr. Hunter-Wilson, this scholarship is available to American Indian students who pursue training or advanced education as doctors of medicine, nurses, or in a related health field. Award amounts vary, generally $1,000 or more. An American Indian student with proof of your tribal membership or verified tribal participation from a recognized tribal council or government. Currently enrolled in training or advanced education as a doctor of medicine, nurse, or in a related health field and do you expect to be in the next school year. You must submit one (1) reference from a physician, professor or school official who can discuss your achievements, which may include leadership and volunteer activities, as well as your potential for future success. 

Scholarship applicants must be enrolled in a paramedic training program at Fox Valley Technical College, Lakeshore Technical College, Moraine Park Technical College or Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Preference may be given to students enrolled in an associate degree paramedic program.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• A minimum 2.5 GPA

• Volunteer or other experience in health-related fields

• Community service

• Financial need

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to two students. It must be used for tuition and is non-renewable. The award is payable after successful completion of the first semester.

Many EMS professionals are challenged by limited resources in the pursuit of advancing their careers for the betterment of the communities they serve.

To help attendees experience the progressive, CEU-certified educational sessions as well as the many learning opportunities available at EMS World Expo, we are pleased to offer education scholarships for the 3-day conference program (travel is not included as part of the scholarship).

The scholarship is open to all EMS professionals who are truly dedicated to improving their skills, knowledge base, and patient outcomes, but face financial difficulties in regard to attending a national conference. Your application will be reviewed after the scholarship deadline listed below and you will receive an email informing you if you have been accepted for a scholarship.

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a first-time attendee to EMS World Expo

• Be a full- or part-time (paid or volunteer) practicing EMS provider