Michael A. DiRaimondo Foundation

Major: Paramedic Training Certification

Awarded to California residents, with a preference in the selection process for Ventura County residents, who hold an Emergency Medical Training (EMT) Certificate and who will enroll as a candidate for a Paramedic Training Certificate at an accredited Southern California paramedic training institution, college, or university in the counties of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, or San Diego. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Required Essay: In 500 – 700 words, tell us why you are pursuing the paramedic profession. Please read the article “Mike DiRaimondo: The Man” which is posted in the help text of this question to help you understand the spirit of this scholarship.