Fisher-Titus has announced that Monica Hancock has been awarded the North Central EMS Paramedic Scholarship in which she will receive tuition, books and fees for obtaining paramedic certification at the EHOVE Career Center, according to a statement from hurry.

Applicants were required to submit a short essay outlining their career goals and the reasons they should be considered for the paramedical scholarship, as well as two professional referral forms, the statement said.

“The Paramedic Scholarship Program is a great opportunity for North Central EMS to support the professional development of our staff,” said Ashley Ballah, Director of North Central EMS. “We are so proud of Monica and her dedication to the community we serve.”

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to employees of North Central EMS who are eligible to complete their paramedical certification studies, the statement said.

The scholarships are dependent on the successful candidate’s acceptance into the EHOVE Career Center paramedical program, the statement said.

“We are delighted to partner with North Central EMS and Fisher-Titus Medical Center with this opportunity made possible through funding from the CARES Act,” said Kendra Ward, communications coordinator for the EHOVE Career Center. “This is a great way for EHOVE to give back to the two partners who provide quality clinical and work experience sites to students of the EHOVE Adult Career Center public safety and health care programs. “

Selected applicants are required to complete the program and obtain their paramedic certification within six months of graduation from the program, according to the release.

At the end of the program, the selected candidates will be employed by North Central EMS.