2023-24 Scholarship Announcement

The North Florida Prescribed Burn Association (NFPBA) is a 501c3 non-profit that promotes landowner cooperative use of prescribed fire in 17 counties in North Florida. NFPBA is a strong advocate for Prescribed Fire in Florida as a land management tool that benefits the safety of the public, the environment, and the economy of the state. To further that belief, the NFPBA is currently seeking applicants for scholarships in the amount of $500 to attend the Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Training Course (in-person class). This course is offered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) from December 2023 –February 2024.

This scholarship is targeted towards individuals who are engaged in some aspect of public outreach or education where an enhanced understanding of Prescribed Fire in Florida will allow the applicant to be more effective with engaging and educating the general public about the value and necessity of prescribed fire in managing and maintaining Florida's environment.

The ideal candidates would be from our primary operational area, which includes the Florida counties of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Hamilton, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Union, and Volusia. However, we will accept applications from individuals outside of this area based on the applicant’s merit and background.

Click the button below to download the application. If you have any questions, please contact NFPBA Board Member, Bob Jenkins at bccjenkins@bellsouth.net or 904-237-6330.

 Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2023 for consideration.