ABOUT THE FIRE PROTECTION INDUSTRYThe Fire Protection Engineering industry offers unique and rewarding opportunities across the country and the world. Specifically in Kansas City,
there is a wealth of opportunities with a large concentration of quality fire protection groups in consulting, service, insurance, contracting, and more. Many companies in fire protection locally and nationally are constantly on the look for quality students who are interested in fire protection engineering due to the large workplace demand and limited supply of graduate engineers entering the industry. SCHOLARSHIPS
o-Kan SFPE is now accepting applications until April 25th, 2025.
Purpose: To illuminate the fire protection industry to students and support growth of the industry. Number & Value of Scholarships: Up to four (4) scholarships are awarded annually. Scholarships will range in value from $500-$2,000. Eligibility Requirements: Current college & university students who meet at least one of the following: 1. Have completed at least 2 years of engineering school. 2. Are within 2 years of graduating in a fire protection, fire safety, or fire technology related field. 3. Have at least 2 years of fire protection, fire safety, or fire technology related work experience. Application Submittal: Email applications to [email protected]. Deadline: Friday, April 25th, 2025 @ 11:59pm Application Requirements: 1. Current resume with GPA. 2. Cover letter including: - A brief bio. - Current field of study. - Why does fire protection engineering/safety interest you? - What makes you a top applicant for this scholarship? - What ties, if any, do you have to fire protection/safety industry in the Missouri/Kansas region? Optional Cover Letter Enhancements: 1. SFPE National and/or SFPE local chapter participation. 2. Fire protection/safety industry experience. Determination of Award: Awards are determined based principally on five criteria: (1) interest in the industry, (2) ties to Missouri/Kansas region, (3) quality of application, (4) academic achievement, (5) interest/involvement in SFPE/local SFPE Chapter. We invite all students who meet the criteria to apply. PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS2023-2024
Andrew Curts, University of Kansas Ella Legreid, University of Kansas Halley Robinett, Kansas State University Jiayao Chen, Oklahoma State University Max Flandreau, University of Kansas Kendra Cadena, Oklahoma State University Sam Korman, Oklahoma State University 2022-2023 Halley Robinett, Kansas State University Michael Perez, Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City Zar Garza, Oklahoma State University 2021-2022 Grant Yardley, Oklahoma State University Kevin Rossip, University of Kansas Nichole Manning, University of Kansas 2020-2021 Brenna Morris, University of Kansas Katelyn Lang, University of Kansas 2016-2017 Brian Gier, University of Kansas Bryanna Krekeler, University of Kansas Daniel Ricker, University of Kansas Stephanie Poole, University of Maryland 2015-2016 Daniel Ricker, University of Kansas Glynis Thompson, University of Kansas Kaitlin Beeman, Kansas State University 2014-2015 Loryn Goebel, University of Kansas Alex Egley, University of Kansas 2013-2014 Loryn Goebel, University of Kansas Nicolas Howard, University of Kansas Jaime Wilson-Abshier, University of Kansas 2012-2013 Lauren Gilstrap, University of Kansas John Thomas Romine, University of Kansas 2011-2012 Ben Brooks, University of Kansas Sean Quigley, University of Kansas Jaime Wilson-Abshier, University of Kansas 2010-2011 Joseph Meyer, University of Kansas Sean Quigley, University of Kansas Jaime Wilson-Abshier, University of Kansas 2009-2010 Kelsey Leigh Allen, University of Kansas Joseph Meyer, University of Kansas |
GET INVOLVEDThe Mo-Kan Society of Fire Protection Engineers is always looking for students interested in fire protection! Join us for our monthly chapter meetings in the greater Kansas City area, our scholarship golf tournament, training opportunities, or holiday parties. The chapter generally provides lunch, trainings, and plenty of network opportunities free to all students! See our Events Calendar for what is coming up next. Contact us at [email protected] for more information if you're interested in getting involved or becoming a student member.
JOIN THE CHAPTER (IT'S FREE)You can join the Missouri - Kansas Society of Fire Protection Engineers for
free! Student membership is a great way to network and learn more about the industry. INTERNSHIPS - KC COMPANIES WHO HAVE HIRED FIRE PROTECTION INTERNSEDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES - NATIONALEDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES - REGIONALOklahoma State University - Fire Protection & Safety Technology
(Undergraduate Degree Program) University of Kansas - ARCE 664 Fire Protection Engineering (Undergraduate Course) RESOURCES |
