Chief Jim Stone Scholarship Application -

Chief James Casper Stone Jr., a 50-year veteran, joined the Darlington Fire Department in 1962. In 1984, he was promoted as the City of Darlington's first full-time Fire Chief fulfilling and living his dream every day until his retirement in 2012. Chief Stone led his department with dedication, determination, drive, and a kind spirit that reached deep into his community. He was instrumental in preserving the town’s first horse-drawn fire engine for perpetual display the community continues to enjoy. In addition to his tenure with the fire service, Stone was an active, lifetime member of his church, and served on numerous community boards including Darlington County Council.

The Stone family has established an annual scholarship in remembrance of Chief Jim Stone's dedication and passion for the citizens of the City of Darlington, Darlington County, and South Carolina’s Fire Service.

For application, please complete the information below. The contents will outline the background and criteria for this scholarship.

Complete and submit the application online. As part of the application, the applicant must also scan and submit a letter of support from their fire chief and a letter of support from anyone of their choice. Applicants will also be asked to provide a statistical form with all applications to allow the foundation to provide statics of applicants and awardees. This information will not be used to determine the awardees.

Applicant's Name *

Mailing Address *

Street Address

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Applicant's Phone *

Applicant's Email *

Rank or Position *

Fire Department *

Department's Address *

Street Address

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Is the nominee a member of the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association? *

Yes

(Must be an Association member to make nomination)

Benefit *

How will you use the funds to better your fire service career?

Why did you choose to be a firefighter? *

Tell us why you decided to become a firefighter in your community.

Fire Service Background *

List your fire service experience including length of service, departments in which he/she has served, and positions held.

Purpose *

Why are you applying for this scholarship?

Reference 1

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How long have you known this reference? *

Reference 2

Name *

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How long have you known this reference? *

Reference 3

Name *

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How long have you known this reference? *

Submittals

Upload a letter of support from your Fire Chief *

The application requires a letter of support from your Fire Chief. Please scan the letter and upload it here.

Upload a letter of support from a person of your choice. *

The application requires a letter of support from a person who is familiar with your work and character. Please scan the letter and upload it here.

Upload a completed statistical form

Applicants are asked to provide a statistical form with all applications to allow the foundation to provide statics of applicants and awardees. This information will not be used to determine the awardees.

I certify that the facts set forth above are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. *

Yes

Chief Jim Stone Scholarship Application

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