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We are 501c3 nonprofit organization who seeks to increase the number of working, licensed BIPoC medical providers in the Portland Metro Area. EMT and Paramedics Scholarships Free First Aid/CPR/AED & Stop-the-Bleed Training bipocparamedics.org
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More coming soon! Keep an eye out for further details on the offerings from BIPoC Paramedics of Portland, ways to show your support, and our recent achievements.
The application period for the scholarship runs from today, July 7, 2025, to August 7, 2025, with the intention to award the scholarship by September 7, 2025, aligning with Fall 2025 courses.
Interested applicants can submit their applications here: forms.gle/SE4mjgBPuqU3....
Our goal is to attract students from marginalized backgrounds to address the existing disparities in emergency medicine. Research underscores the importance of representation in healthcare, highlighting improved trust and care outcomes when patients see themselves reflected in their providers.
07.07.2025 20:17 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0This scholarship aims to eliminate financial barriers for aspiring individuals looking to provide vital emergency medical care, especially crucial amidst the ongoing healthcare provider shortage post-COVID.
07.07.2025 20:17 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0BIPoC Paramedics of Portland is excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity.
Thanks to a generous donation (huge thanks to Nana!), we are offering a $3,000 scholarship to support a BIPoC student pursuing their EMT license.
The typical cost for an EMT license averages around $3,000.