Redmond Fire Fighters Union offering $1,000 scholarship


January 25, 2013 · 12:41 PM

The Redmond Fire Fighters Union, IAFF Local #2829, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to the Redmond Community.

Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited school, vocational or technical program. The scholarship will be awarded to the individual who completes the application, essay and is judged to reflect the Redmond Fire Fighters Union values.

The scholarship is open to high school seniors living or attending a school within the City of Redmond and King County Fire District 34 borders. This includes Redmond High School, Bear Creek and Overlake schools, home schooled and GED students who are younger than 20 years old.

Applications and attachments must be postmarked no later than March 30.

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