This scholarship was established in memory of Capt. Jeff Bowen, a 13-year veteran of the Asheville Fire Department, who gave his life in the service of others while searching for victims in a local building fire in 2011. This scholarship is awarded to students who are volunteers and/or active firefighters enrolled in the Fire Protection Technology program.
The scholarship application process for 2025-26 Foundation scholarships is open from February 1 to April 18.