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The International Association of Emergency Managers established the IAEM Scholarship Program to nurture, promote and develop disaster preparedness and resilience by furthering the education of students studying the field of emergency management, disaster management or a related program.

The purpose of the program is to assist the profession by identifying and developing students with the intellect and technical skills that can advance and enhance emergency management or disaster management.

The program is sustained through donations from individuals and corporations. The Scholarship Commission’s current goal is to reach $1 million in the endowment fund to ensure IAEM Scholarships into the foreseeable future.

Application Period

The application period for 2022 has ended. Applications will open again in spring of 2023. To see an example of an application, visit the 2022 application section of the website. The checklists and application instructions provide a guideline to future applications. While this is a guide, please remember that some application requirements and essay questions change every year. 

For information about the IAEM Scholarship Program:

Dawn M. Shiley, MA, CAE
IAEM Communications Manager & Scholarship Program Director
International Association of Emergency Managers
201 Park Washington Court
Falls Church, VA 22046-4527
Phone: (703) 538-1795
Fax: (703) 241-5603
dawn@iaem.com