• ADS System Safety Consulting Scholarship
  This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student in fire protection engineering based on merit. Complete the A. James Clark School of Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.

• Charles D. Watts Jr. Memorial Fund
  This fund was created in memoriam to support undergraduate Fire Protection Engineering students on the basis of scholastic achievement and financial need. Students should be in their freshman or sophomore years and complete the Engineering Scholarship Application.

• Code Consultants, Inc. Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
  The Code Consultants, Inc. Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship will provide merit based scholarships for students in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering with a preference for students who promote diversity. Complete the A. James Clark School of Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.

• Donald W. Belles Scholarship
  Named in honor of an alumnus of the department, the Donald W. Belles Scholarship is awarded to juniors or seniors in fire protection engineering. The award is based on a student's academic performance, merit and need. The award provides a variable amount to Maryland or out-of-state students. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Edward A. Carr, Jr. Scholarship in Fire Protection Engineering
  This endowed fund, named in memory of Edward A. Carr, Jr. the owner and operator of Hub City Sprinklers, Inc., will provide merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering. Complete the A. James Clark School of Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Fire Protection Engineering Pioneer Scholarship
  Established to honor the pioneers who contributed to the evolution of the discipline of fire protection engineering.  The scholarship is available to juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring in Fire Protection Engineering who support gender diversity.  Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Frank J. Fee Jr. Award
  Made possible by support from the National Fire Protection Association and Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company, this award will provide financial aid for an outstanding student or students enrolled in Fire Protection Engineering. The award is based on the student's academic record, fire protection interest, and academic potential. The award provides a maximum of $5,000.00 for tuition and fees to Maryland and out-of-state students. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Dr. Harry E. Hickey Scholarship
  In honor of Dr. Harry E. Hickey, alumni, friends and former students donated to establish this scholarship that will support an undergraduate or graduate fire protection engineering student who has interest in teaching or educating others about fire protection engineering.  Preference will be given to students with fire service experience. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Holmes Diversity Scholarship in Fire Protection Engineering
  The Holmes Diversity Scholarship in Fire Protection Engineering will provide need-based scholarships for undergraduate students in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering for the purpose of enhancing diversity, including but not limited to racial or gender diversity in the Department. Complete the A. James Clark School of Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Dr. James A. Milke Endowed Scholarship in Fire Protection Engineering
  This award is given to undergraduate students in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering. The award is based on merit for those undergraduate fire protection engineering students exhibiting a passion for fire protection engineering. Dr. Milke is a past chair and alumnus of the department. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• James O. Grendahl Memorial Scholarship
  Established by the Mr. and Mrs. E. Grendahl in memory of their son. This scholarship is intended to assist outstanding students in fire protection engineering. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Jensen Hughes Award
  Established by JENSEN HUGHES to provide financial aid to support the academic expenses of students. The award is based on the academic performance, outstanding achievement, communication capabilities and demonstration of potential in developing engineering solutions. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Josephine Heimer Scholarship
  This scholarship was created as the result of a bequest from Josephine "Jo" Heimer. An independent, working woman all her life, Jo was employed during World War II as an electrical technician, a true "Rosie the Riveter." Jo was an active member of the Maryland State Fireman's Association where her husband, Floyd, was recognized in their Hall of Fame. Preference for this scholarship is given to juniors and seniors who participate in a volunteer fire/rescue or EMS company. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Karen Kretschmann Scholarship
  Established by FPE alumna, Karen Kretschmann, who enrolled in the program as an out-of-state student, Karen thrived in the close-knit family atmosphere in fire protection engineering and has utilized the technical skills she gained in the program throughout her adult career. The endowed scholarship will support a fire protection engineering student based on merit, with preference for students who are entering the program from out of state.
   
• Kemper Insurance Companies Endowed Undergraduate Grants in Fire Protection Engineering
  Established to be used toward enhancing the Fire Protection Engineering Department's ability to recruit the very best first and second year students into the program. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic merit and expressed interest in fire protection engineering. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Manuel Delvalle, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
  Manuel Delvalle, Jr. served the New York City Fire Department as a dedicated firefighter. On September 11, 2001, Manuel, along with 341 fellow firefighters, died while responding to the World Trade Center attack. This scholarship honors his life and spirit. The scholarship will be for students with demonstrated financial need. Complete the A. James Clark School of Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Patricia Baker Scholarship
  Established by alumni of the Fire Protection Engineering department, in honor of Mrs. Patricia Baker to acknowledge her dedication and service to the department. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Philip L. DeCamara Jr. Memorial Award
  The Center for Life Safety Education (CLSE), the educational affiliate of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has established an endowed scholarship that will annually support a rising junior or senior student in the Department: the Philip L. De Camara, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Philip L. De Camara, Jr., after graduating from UMD in 1962, assumed the position of executive vice president of Central Sprinkler Corporation in Lansdale, Pa. and later president of De Camara Fire Protection Products in Ivyland, Pa. De Camara was a tireless fire sprinkler advocate and continually gave back to the industry working to further the cause. Mrs. Therese De Camara began the Philip L. De Camara, Jr. Memorial scholarship with the assistance of Dr. John 'Prof' Bryan and the AFSA. Mrs. De Camara managed the scholarship process for more than 20 years and in a former component of the scholarship, the in person interview, shared her husband's story which intertwined with the fire sprinkler and fire/life safety industry. 
   
• Richard G. Gewain/JENSEN HUGHES Scholarship
  Sponsored by JENSEN HUGHES and awarded to Fire Protection Engineering undergraduate students. JENSEN HUGHES is pleased to provide an annual scholarship in honor of Richard Gewain that is based on academic performance, outstanding achievement and demonstration of potential in developing engineering solutions. Dick Gewain was a leader in the field of fire protection and fire resistance of construction and materials. What separated Dick from his contemporaries was his ability to transfer scientific and test data into practical engineering guidelines and solutions. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Robert C. Byrus Memorial Fund
  In memory of Robert C. Byrus, this fund will commemorate Mr. Byrus’ dedicated service and strong commitment to the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute at the University of Maryland and the fire service training field. The fund will support a junior undergraduate student in Fire Protection Engineering who is preferably a current or past member of a fire department. The student will be awarded $1000 in the junior year and is then eligible to receive $2000 in the senior year based upon continued good progress toward a degree. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply. Learn more about Robert C. Byrus' life and career (PDF).
   
• Robert M. Gagnon Centennial Scholarship
  The Robert M. Gagnon Centennial Scholarship is an annual award for Junior or Senior fire protection engineering students. Candidates must satisfactorily complete ENFP 255 and demonstrate outstanding skill and interest in fire protection systems design. Two $500 awards are given annually. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Roger R. Cholin Award
  Established by J.M. Cholin Consultants, Inc. The award is available to students majoring in fire protection engineering in good academic standing with financial need. The award is named in honor and memory of Roger R. Cholin, who devoted his working life to the advancement of fire protection through his leadership at Safety First Products, Corp. and later Firetek Corporation. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• Salamander Scholarship Award
  This award is given to both undergraduate and graduate students from the Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) Department. The scholarship was established to award students for their exemplary dedication to academics as well as service to the FPE Department and it is merit-based. These scholarships are funded by the generous donations of alumni, corporate sponsors, and friends of the department. 
   
• SFPE Chesapeake Chapter Engineering Scholarship
  The SFPE Chesapeake Chapter is pleased to provide an annual scholarship award in support of an undergraduate student enrolled in the University of Maryland, Department of Fire Protection Engineering who will have junior or senior academic standing at the time the scholarship is applied. Complete the Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
   
• SFPE Northeast Ohio Scholarhip
  Established by the leadership of the SFPE Northeast Ohio Chapter, this scholarship will be given to a student enrolled as an undergraduate in the Fire Protection Engineering Department at UMD. The student may be at any level in the undergraduate program and should be in good academic standing, demonstrating passion and commitment for the Department.
   
• Warren Isman Memorial Scholarship
  The Warren Isman Memorial Scholarship honors Warren Isman, electrical engineering, Montgomery and Fairfax County firefighter and instructor, senior instructor at the University of Maryland Fire Service Extension in the School of Engineering (which would later become the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute), who sparked an interest in fire protection in his son, Ken Isman. The scholarship will support merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering.  Complete the A. James Clark School of Engineering Scholarship Application to apply.
  
   

• A.L. Brown Award: Established by the New England Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. The award is based on the student's academic performance and fire protection engineering activities. The award provides a variable amount toward the student's academic expenses for a student from New England.
• Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings Scholarship: The CCHRB offers a scholarship to students at any college or university with an alumnus who serves as a member of the CCHRB. This scholarship supports students with a $5000 annual gift. Undergraduate juniors, seniors,  and graduate students are eligible to apply, but should have at least one (preferably two) semesters  remaining prior to graduation. Deadline is usually in early January.
• Charles W. Riley Fire and Emergency Medical Services Scholarship: Encourages members of the firefighting, ambulance, and rescue organizations serving Maryland communities to pursue courses that lead to a degree in fire service technology, emergency medical technology, fire service management, or public safety administration with a minor or concentration in fire service technology or fire service management.
• Chicago Chapter SFPE Award: Created by the Chicago Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. The award is based on the student's academic performance and fire protection engineering activities. The Chapter will give a max of $3000/semester. Preference is given to Chicago metro applicants.
• Department of Defense SMART Scholarship for Service Award: The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Program provides STEM students with the tools needed to pursue higher education and begin a rewarding career with the Department of Defense (DoD). SMART is the largest education to workforce program offered by DoD STEM. Fire Protection Engineering applicants should apply under the SMART umbrella discipline of "Industrial and Systems Engineering." The application typically opens in August and closes in early December. Interested students can reach out to the DoD Smart program at smart@smartscholarship.org.
• Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) Educational Foundation Scholarship: candidates must have graduated from high school or its equivalent before July 1st of the year in which they will use the scholarship. Scholarships are awarded by the FSSA Educational Foundation to students who plan to enroll in a fire suppression technology program at an accredited two year or four year technical school, college or university in North America. Consideration will be given to the degree in which the career choice would have an application to the fire suppression industry. Applications are typically due June 1st.
• James R. O'Neil/W. Robert Powers Scholarship Award (SFPE NY/NJ): Established by the New York–New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). The award is based on the student's academic performance and fire protection engineering activities. The award provides a variable amount toward the student's academic expenses, preferably for a student whose primary residence is in the metropolitan NJ/NY City area. Download an application.
• John D. Cook III Award: Established by the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. The award is based on the student's academic performance and fire protection engineering activities. The award provides a variable amount toward the student's academic expenses for a student from the chapter area. Applications are due by March 1st.
• Maryland State Firemen's Association (MSFA) Awards: Scholarships administered  by the Maryland State Firemen's Association provide awards to Maryland residents in the fire service. Application deadlines are typically in mid-April.
• National Scholarships: National scholarships are highly competitive, prestigious awards that provide opportunities and support for many different experiences, including study abroad, graduate study (and sometimes undergraduate study also), federal employment, teaching, research, and public service. To search national scholarships, visit the University of Maryland National Scholarships Office.
• Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship (Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association [FAMA]): FAMA has offered one (1) $5000 scholarship to a full-time sophomore, junior or senior student registered in a four-year fire protection engineering program or in a full-time master’s degree program in fire protection engineering.  An application packet is required that should be submitted directly to FAMA.  Applications are typically due by June 1st.
• SFPE Greater Atlanta Chapter Scholarship: The Society of Fire Protection Engineers Greater Atlanta Chapter offers scholarships to qualified applicants studying fire protection engineering or engineering technology.  $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to the most qualified applicants enrolled at accredited and other qualified colleges and universities.  Students do not need to be from the south-east or Georgia.  All FPE students with 30 or more college credits are  welcome to apply, including graduate students.  Deadline for application is February 28th each year.
• SFPE Greater St. Louis Chapter Engineering Scholarship: The Society of Fire Protection Engineers Scholarship-Greater St. Louis Chapter is open to all engineering disciplines, with preferred experience or interest in some type of fire protection field. Eligibility: Full time student with minimum 60 credit hours completed by June 1 in an accredited engineering curriculum at B.S. or M.S. level. Applications are typically due in May.
• SFPE Northern California-Nevada Chapter Bendix Williamson Scholarship:
  Candidates should be a permanent resident or have the intent to relocate to the geographic area served by the NCN-SFPE Chapter. *Students having accepted or previously participated in internships in the Northern California-Nevada area may also apply. More than one scholarship may be awarded and are typically in the range of $1,500-$2,000, depending on the number and quality of applications received.  Application deadline is typically in February.
• SFPE Rocky Mountain Chapter: The Society of Fire Protection Engineers Scholarship-Rocky Mountain Chapter is open to students considering a career in the field of Fire Protection Engineering from the following Western U.S. states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Applications are typically due in April.
• SFPE Tennessee Valley Chapter: The Society of Fire Protection Engineers Tennessee Valley Chapter would like to consider FPE students for the John D. Hoogesteger Memorial Scholarship. Applicants can be from any area and any level of undergraduate or graduate study. Incoming new undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to undergraduate students. Applications are typically due in April.
• Smart Service Scholarship: Smart Service awards $1,000 twice each year (spring and fall) to students entering into, or continuing their education in, skilled trades education and training programs. Review the eligibility requirements, complete an online application and submit a short video (or written) essay. Applications are typically due in April. 
• Society for Standards Professionals (SES) Scholarship Program: Applications for a $1,000 scholarship award are welcome from full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled in a University and use Standards in their school curriculum. The application deadline is typically in January.

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