Scholarships

The Kansas Emergency Management Association (KEMA) gives out annual KEMA scholarships.

The KEMA Scholarship is intended to further the training and education of current and future Emergency Managers of Kansas by expanding their knowledge of emergency management and enhancing their ability to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters.

2025 Scholarship Deadline - August 15, 2025

The Kansas Emergency Management Association (KEMA) is pleased to announce its annual call for applications for the KEMA Scholarship! A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded. The application period will be open until August 15, 2025 at 5PM. Any applications received after that time will not be eligible.  

Download the 2025 scholarship application and full requirements here.

The following documentation should be included with your application:

1. Completed KEMA Scholarship Application.
2. Proof of registration or enrollment, or letter of intent to enroll in an Emergency Management, Disaster Science, or Homeland Security program, or closely related field.
3. A 500-word letter / essay outlining their interest in the scholarship, description of academic and professional achievements, service to the community, and future goals in emergency management or a related field.
4. Two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation may be provided by former or current professors and / or employers. Letters may be from school administrators, teachers, civic leaders, ministers, community partners, LEPC Board members, or job supervisors. Reference letters will not be considered from relatives.
5. Current resume.
6. Certified High School/College Transcripts.
7. Optional: Copies of awards / certificates.
8. Optional: Statement of financial needs, including description of how applicant is funding their education.

ELIGIBILITY

This scholarship is awarded to a current KEMA Member and/or student seeking professional development or a degree in the field of Emergency Management, Disaster Science, Homeland Security, or a closely related field. Applicants must be a resident of the State of Kansas and demonstrate the values of KEMA: professionalism, teamwork, responsiveness, and leadership. Scholarship committee members, KEMA Board Members, previous year award recipients and their families are not eligible to receive the scholarship. Applicant must obtain an overall grade point average of at least a 3.0 and at least a 3.0 on all EM / DSM coursework for undergraduate work and a 3.0 for graduate work respectively.

If you have questions, contact KEMA Scholarship Committee Chair, Morgan Hunter.