BEMA International
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Julius Becton Scholarship Lieutenant
General Julius Wesley Becton Jr. is a retired United States Army Lieutenant
General, former Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and
education administrator. In recognition of his accomplishment as the first
minority to serve as Director of FEMA from 1985-1989, the Lt. General Julius
Becton Jr. Scholarship Program was developed to encourage minority participation
in the field of emergency management by providing financial assistance,
encouragement and support to diverse students who are interested in a career
in the field of emergency management. More diversity in students entering the
field of emergency management will produce more diversity in leadership,
organizational representation, and equitable policy development, which will
help build stronger and more resilient communities. About
This Scholarship The
Lt. Julius Becton Jr. Scholarship will be presented to minority students in
emergency management or homeland security related fields of study at the
associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral level of study. Acceptable
fields of study include emergency management, homeland security, sociology,
geography, geology, public health, public policy, environmental science,
public administration, public policy, engineering, urban planning, or related
fields. Eligible students will be awarded up to $5,000.00 towards
tuition-related expenses for the academic year. Eligibility Qualified
candidates should:
How to
Apply Eligible
students must submit an online application including the following
information through our Julius Becton Jr. Scholarship Program application
portal by 11:59 pm EST on June 3, 2022.
Topic:
What is your career goal in emergency management and how does this
scholarship help you achieve your aspirations?
Topic: How do you plan on
improving disaster outcomes for underserved and/or marginalized populations
through your current or future work? |
Black Emergency Managers
Association International Washington,
D.C. |
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