Paramedic Scholarship

Thank you for dedicating your life to help others in need.

We invite you to join our ACLS Scholarship for EMT to support you in your studies, help you complete medical school, and get a head start on your career.

We will grant a $1,000 medical school scholarship to the author of the winning essay, and complimentary access to any of our courses for three runner ups. Our courses include ACLS, BLS, PALS and monitor technician certification.

Winners are selected by our essay review committee and notified by email or other contact information they have provided. Checks are mailed directly to winners.

The Essay

Your submission will be a 750 to 1,000 word essay discussing emergency medical care from the perspective of a medical student. Basic life support is a critical skill for all healthcare providers and advanced and pediatric life support are also practiced by certain nurses and physicians depending on where they are working. Please explain how you will prepare mentally and physically before performing life saving techniques on patients in your career. Working as a healthcare provider can be a stressful and rewarding career. And we are looking for your insight and advice for other students entering the field.

We are judging your essays based on helpfulness and sincerity, technical ACLS acumen is necessary in life but not for this essay. See the 2017 winning essay.

Submission Process

  • Submit your essay in Microsoft Word format to  before November 1st, 2020.
  • Name your attachment like: SMITH_MARK_UNIVERSITY_OF_PITTSBURGH.doc, which includes your last name, first name, and currently-enrolled school.
  • Essays with spelling, typographical, or grammatical errors will not be given any consideration.
  • In your message, please include the following information:
    1. Your contact information (Full name, Email address, Telephone Number, Permanent Address)
    2. Name of School
    3. Name of Education Program

For additional information please see https://pacificmedicaltraining.net/