Copyright 2006 by Keith Brenneman

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Frank Potts Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1999 in the memory of the late Frank W. Potts, for his dedication and commitment in the fire service. Frank’s many years of dedication in promoting education and training has benefited each department in Hancock County toward providing our communities with the best in firefighting, emergency medical care and hazardous material awareness when responding to incidents

This scholarship will be awarded to a student of a Hancock County School Senior Class, or a member of a Hancock County Fire Department, or a Hancock County EMS service, or a Hancock County Law Enforcement Agency who will be attending a college or technical school to further their education in the field of Fire Science, Emergency Medical Care or Law Enforcement

To apply for this scholarship, the student must complete the application in full, return it to the Hancock County Firefighters Association secretary marked “Attention: Scholarship Committee”. This may be delivered directly or through the local Fire Department Chief, EMS Chief, or Law Enforcement Chief Officer.

All applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee and the Frank Potts Memorial Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $500.00 per scholarship.

All applications must be turned in and postmarked on or before May 1 of the current year.

The Frank Potts Memorial Scholarship will be presented at a Hancock County Firefighters Association meeting in June of the current year or at the student’s high school recognition program.