Empire State University will be launching a new scholarship for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service (EMS) providers, thanks to the generosity of Christopher Steadman ’96, a long-time volunteer firefighter in New Lebanon, NY and Winchester, NH. 

The scholarship represents a $500,000 commitment from Mr. Steadman and his wife Vimala, an artist. Once fully funded, the scholarship will benefit up to five students a year. Scholarship recipients must currently serve as volunteer firefighters or EMS providers and be active members of their local fire departments for at least a year.  

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