Chief Wayne R. Smoulcey Memorial Scholarship

The application period for the 2025 Chief Wayne R. Smoulcey Memorial Scholarship is now open. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 22, 2026.

Requirements:

Up to two (2) $150 scholarship awards will be granted each year:
1. One (1) award to an applicant from the New Hartford Central School District
2. One (1) award to an applicant from the Sauquoit Valley School District
Applicants must be residents of Oneida County.
Applicants must be graduating seniors from either New Hartford High School or Sauquoit Valley High School and must have been accepted to an accredited college or university.
1. Applicants must be pursuing a Public Safety or Fire Service-related major.
Applicants must be active junior or full members of a volunteer fire company.
The scholarship award may be paid directly to the accredited college or university designated by the recipient at the time of the award.
Completed applications must be submitted no later than May 22, 2026.
A copy of the applicant’s most current high school transcript must be attached to the application. Certified copies are not required; photocopies are acceptable.

Personal Information

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Your Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP Code

Current Grade Point Average (GPA)(Required)

How Can We Reach You?

Please let us know the best way to contact you if you are selected as the award recipient.

Preferred Method of Contact

Your Email Address(Required)

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Your Phone(Required)

Best Time to Call You(Required)

About You

List extra curricular activities in which you regularly participate. This includes sports, hobbies, clubs, etc. Also list any awards you have received.

Activities(Required)

College or Trade School

List the name of the Accredited College/University/Trade School that you plan to attend. Please indicate if you have applied to and been accepted at the time of application.

Your Answer(Required)

Future Plans

Explain the reason(s) for your interest in a Public-Safety/Fire-Service-related college major and describe your long-term career goals. Include the name of the college/university that you plan to attend, along with the major that you have chosen.

Your answer(Required)

Copy of High School Transcripts(Required)

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Max. file size: 256 MB, Max. files: 4.

An unofficial copy is acceptable.

Signature(Required)

By signing this form, I affirm that the statements made on this application, including any attached documents, are true. I also authorize any designee of the Willowvale Fire Company, Inc. to conduct any investigation necessary to verify information included in this application or attachments.