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Chief John Raaflaub Memorial Firefighter Scholarship

Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 2/24/2026

The Chief John Raaflaub Memorial Firefighter Scholarship Fund supports students from Douglas County, Wisconsin, and the greater Twin Ports region who are preparing for careers in firefighting, with a special emphasis on the Superior Fire Department. The fund assists both recent high school graduates and nontraditional students as they begin or continue their training in fire service.

Win up to
$6,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Attend Lake Superior College
  • Graduates of high schools in Douglas County, (Wisconsin) the Twin Ports Area (Wisconsin/Minnesota), or be nontraditional/GED students
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Studying a firefightingrelated field
  • Participation in community service
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference may also be given to women, historically underserved population applicants, those with volunteer experience or relevant coursework, and individuals who have participated in a “ride along” or similar program with a fire department.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Location
    • Country: US
    Current School
    Lake Superior College
    Intended Area of Study
    Fire Science and Fire Fighting, Fire Protection and Prevention
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Activities
    Community Service

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