Scholarship from American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc.® Scholarship Awarded

The “Save a Life” Scholarship for Students of Healthcare and Education

Learning CPR and basic first aid equips anyone with the ability to make a real difference—sometimes even to save a life. The next generation of educators and healthcare professionals takes that mission further by dedicating their careers to improving the health, knowledge, and well-being of others. To support that dedication, the American Academy of CPR and First Aid, Inc. proudly sponsors the “Save a Life” Scholarship, created exclusively for students pursuing degrees in healthcare or education.

We understand that caregiving and teaching are both challenging and deeply fulfilling. Through this scholarship, we aim to further the education and career development of future doctors, nurses, technicians, professors, and teachers across areas of specialization. We want to help with your education.

The "Save a Life" Scholarship

The “Save a Life” Scholarship, valued at $1,500, is awarded twice per year—once in the spring and once in the fall. Each $1,500 award goes to a different student, helping maximize the scholarship’s impact, raise awareness about the importance of first aid and CPR training, and share more stories from future educators and healthcare professionals.

Scholarship Eligibility and Requirements

• Be currently enrolled, or applying to enroll within the next academic year, in a degree program in healthcare or education at an accredited U.S. university.
• Provide your school GPA.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• We take a broad view of what counts as a “healthcare field,” which can include students pursuing mental health degrees or occupations, as well as administrative and non-profit programs. Applicants may make the case for why their chosen field qualifies as healthcare- or education-focused in the essay.
• If you aren’t selected, please re-apply in a future round. Scholarships are awarded one time per winner; past winners are not eligible to apply again.
• Please do not email to confirm receipt of your essay. Unless you receive a failure-to-deliver message, your submission has been received.
• Read the full submission instructions before contacting us. For assistance, email admin@aacprfirstaid.com.
• Applicants who are not selected will not be notified. Winners are selected approximately 30 days after each deadline.
• The scholarship winner must submit a photocopy of a government-issued photo ID (state ID or driver’s license) for verification.

How To Apply

Qualified applicants should email the following to scholarship@onlinecprcertification.net:

• Your name, address, phone number, and email.
• A 750–1,000 word essay explaining your career aspirations, how you plan to advance healthcare and/or education through your work, and what inspired your commitment to this field. Attach as a Word file or link a Google Doc.
• Submit your essay before the deadline. Essays received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Fall Scholarship Deadline — October 1, 2020
  • Spring Scholarship Deadline — May 1, 2021
• A copy of your most recent academic transcript from an accredited U.S. institution to prove current enrollment.
  
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• A copy of your letter of acceptance proving future enrollment in a qualifying degree program from an accredited U.S. institution.

What We’re Looking For

Our mission is to empower more people to help others—whether in response to illness or injury. That is why we offer BLS certification online, along with CPR and First Aid certification courses. While the advantages to doctors and nurses are clear, it’s equally important for anyone in the healthcare field—such as caregivers—or in education—such as school teachers and daycare workers— to learn CPR and basic life support. Performing CPR or BLS can help sustain life until first responders arrive and take over.

In your essay, tell us why you chose your major or field of study. Who or what inspired you? How do you see yourself advancing wellness, educating others, or improving access to care? Share how you hope to better the world through your work. Will you be a therapist, a phlebotomist, a future surgeon, or a high-school teacher who wants to be prepared? How will you use your training? What do education or healthcare mean to you? Be personal, unique, ambitious, or sentimental—whatever best expresses your commitment to serve others.

Selection & Sharing

Finalist essays may be shared on our social media channels; we encourage you to share them as well. Winners will appear on our website with a photo, city/state, and partial name. Selection considers originality, expressiveness, passion, and ambition. Social engagement may play a limited role, but final selection is primarily based on essay quality and alignment with our mission. If you are not chosen, please don’t be discouraged—you are welcome to apply again in a future round.

The “Save a Life” Scholarship represents our commitment to support those who teach, care, and lead. Your story matters—and your dedication could be recognized with this $1,500 award.