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The Peak Rescue Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are fortunate to have supporters that recognize the work we do is important. It is through these generous donations that we are able to offer scholarships to individuals and agencies that lack adequate funds for training .
We accept applications for five specific Scholarship programs: the Mark Anderson Scholarship, the Wayne Auer Scholarshp, the Terry Holt Scholarship, the Dale & Linda White Veterans Scholarship and the Peak Rescue Institute Scholarship.
Scholarships cover the cost of tuition to attend a Technician Level course. Tuition covers instruction, camping fees, meals, and the use of team rescue equipment.
Scholarship applications are only accepted for currently scheduled courses. Please check our Courses page for info on upcoming dates.
See guidelines and instructions for the scholarship application process below.
We accept applications for five specific Scholarship programs: the Mark Anderson Scholarship, the Wayne Auer Scholarshp, the Terry Holt Scholarship, the Dale & Linda White Veterans Scholarship and the Peak Rescue Institute Scholarship.
Scholarships cover the cost of tuition to attend a Technician Level course. Tuition covers instruction, camping fees, meals, and the use of team rescue equipment.
Scholarship applications are only accepted for currently scheduled courses. Please check our Courses page for info on upcoming dates.
See guidelines and instructions for the scholarship application process below.
mark anderson Scholarship
The Mark Anderson Scholarship (MAS) is funded and supported by Mark Anderson (1959-2021). Mark was a founding member of the Peak Rescue Instructor cadre. In 2016 Mark retired from the Kirkland Fire Department as a Lieutenant after a 40 year career in which he worked for several fire departments in King Country, WA. In more recent years when not staffing the Peak gear cache or lecturing on rope rescue, Mark assisted the American Lung Association guiding their fund raising clients on training climbs in the Cascades preparing them to climb Mt Rainier.
Mark was responsible for most of the great drawings in the Peak Rescue Institute manuals. Since retiring from the fire service he moved to a beautiful cabin that he designed in Talkeetna Alaska. There are many people that one might describe as being so generous that they would give them the shirt off their back. Mark was indeed that person. Whether a friend of 30 years or someone he just met, your problem was his problem and he would help you solve it. His love of the outdoors was infectious. Scholarship recipients of the MAS are selected from applicants that are fire service rescuers with a love of the outdoors.
Mark was responsible for most of the great drawings in the Peak Rescue Institute manuals. Since retiring from the fire service he moved to a beautiful cabin that he designed in Talkeetna Alaska. There are many people that one might describe as being so generous that they would give them the shirt off their back. Mark was indeed that person. Whether a friend of 30 years or someone he just met, your problem was his problem and he would help you solve it. His love of the outdoors was infectious. Scholarship recipients of the MAS are selected from applicants that are fire service rescuers with a love of the outdoors.
Peak Rescue Institute Scholarship
Applicants for this scholarship must be active members of an agency that responds to, and participates in rope rescue incidents as part of their response duties. Examples of such organizations would be fire departments, rescue squads, mountain rescue teams, and EMS agencies. The application has specific questions for applicants to fill out in regards to their agency. You can download the scholarship application form to the right. Be sure to follow the Application Instructions listed below.
| Click here to download the Technician Program Scholarship application. |
Wayne Auer Scholarship
Wayne Auer (1958-2005) was one of the founding members of Peak Rescue Institute. Wayne was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on Memorial Day 2005. His death left a huge hole in the Peak Rescue family and we miss him dearly. Wayne had been a Lifeguard with the City of San Diego since 1979 and held the rank of Sergeant. Wayne was an Instructor and member of the Swift Water and Cliff Rescue Teams for the Lifeguard Service.
As a member of these teams, he had been involved with over 75 river rescues and more than 100 technical rope rescues. Wayne had been teaching rope rescue since 1981. At PRI, he served on the Technical Committee and the Course Committee and typically taught the Specialist Course.
Applicants must be Life Guard II or of higher rank with the San Diego Lifeguard Service. You can download the Wayne Auer Scholarship application form to the right. Be sure to follow the Application Instructions listed below.
As a member of these teams, he had been involved with over 75 river rescues and more than 100 technical rope rescues. Wayne had been teaching rope rescue since 1981. At PRI, he served on the Technical Committee and the Course Committee and typically taught the Specialist Course.
Applicants must be Life Guard II or of higher rank with the San Diego Lifeguard Service. You can download the Wayne Auer Scholarship application form to the right. Be sure to follow the Application Instructions listed below.
| Click here to download the Wayne Auer Scholarship application. |
Terry Holt Scholarship
Terry Holt (1955-2015) was an avid outdoorsman, involved in hiking, sailing, kayaking, and cycling as well as an enthusiastic photographer, macrobiotic cook and writer. He was a devoted student - always ready to learn, to work hard and to master all that he undertook. Terry died tragically in the summer of 2015. He was deeply devoted to his family, his community in the Hudson Valley of New York and to helping others wherever and whenever he could.
This scholarship honors Terry’s bravery and devotion to his community in his 20 years of service in the Ft. Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department and in the New York SAR Unit. It also conveys our family’s gratitude to all those in our communities, and at Peak Rescue Institute, who continue to work and train others in order to save lives.
Terry attended the Peak Rescue Institute Technician Program as a scholarship recipient in 2009. He returned the next year to attend the Specialist course and continued to return as a Tech until the time of his passing. He helped with logistics and eventually became an apprentice instructor.
Priority for the Terry Holt Scholarship will be given to a volunteer firefighter or a volunteer rescue team member from the Hudson Valley of New York, or from the state of NY or the Northeast (depending on applications received) as well as to first time attendees at Peak Rescue Institute. You can download the Terry Holt Scholarship application form to the right.
This scholarship honors Terry’s bravery and devotion to his community in his 20 years of service in the Ft. Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department and in the New York SAR Unit. It also conveys our family’s gratitude to all those in our communities, and at Peak Rescue Institute, who continue to work and train others in order to save lives.
Terry attended the Peak Rescue Institute Technician Program as a scholarship recipient in 2009. He returned the next year to attend the Specialist course and continued to return as a Tech until the time of his passing. He helped with logistics and eventually became an apprentice instructor.
Priority for the Terry Holt Scholarship will be given to a volunteer firefighter or a volunteer rescue team member from the Hudson Valley of New York, or from the state of NY or the Northeast (depending on applications received) as well as to first time attendees at Peak Rescue Institute. You can download the Terry Holt Scholarship application form to the right.
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| Click here to download the Terry Holt Scholarship application. |
Dale & Linda White Veterans Technician Program Scholarship
The Dale and Linda White Veterans scholarship is being made available to past and current members of the military as a thank you to them. It is also a thank you to the Fire/Ems/Rescue Service that has been a major part of our lives. This scholarship is for Veterans or active/reserve members of any branch of the Military. The scholarship may be used for Technician or Specialist classes. Preference will be given to residents of Oregon. Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 with Honorable discharge along with the application. Active duty personnel must include a letter of recommendation from their Commanding Officer. All other criteria that apply to the Technician Program Scholarship program must be met. You can download the Dale & Linda White Veterans Technician Program Scholarship application form to the right. Be sure to follow the Application Instructions listed below.
| Click here to download the Dale & Linda White Vertans Scholarship application. |
General Guidelines
All Scholarships will be given for attendance in the Technician Level Program. We do not offer scholarships for the Specialist Program.
The application process is competitive. To increase your chances of being selected we offer the following advice:
The application process is competitive. To increase your chances of being selected we offer the following advice:
- Be thorough in filling out the entire application which may require some research.
- To be considered, we must receive your application, a $400 security deposit and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Checks will not be cashed and will be returned upon your arrival at the course.
- Those not selected for a scholarship will have their checks returned in the self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Scholarship recipients will be notified and additional registration info will be provided.
- If you are unable to attend the course and if we are unable to fill your spot, the $400 security deposit will be forfeited. We recommend purchasing travel insurance in the event of cancellation.
- Remember, scholarship applications will not be considered until we have received the security deposit check.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Download the appropriate application.
- Fill out the application and save as a Word document (.doc or .docx).
- Name the file as follows: your last name and the type of scholarship application. For example, if Tom Smith was applying for a Terry Holt Scholarship he would name the file “Smith Terry Holt Scholarship Application.doc”. If Billy Jackson was applying for a Technician Scholarship he would name the file “Jackson Technician Scholarship Application.doc”.
- Please do not send links to document downloads, Goggle docs, or any other types of formats.
- Obtain a signed letter of recommendation from your supervisor, training officer or chief. Letters must be on agency letterhead. Scan the letter and save as a PDF.
- Send the application and letter of recommendation as attachments via email to: [email protected]
- Send the $400 security deposit check (due by May 31) and a self addressed stamped envelope to:
Scholarship Division, Section 23A
108 North 59th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
- Applications received after May 31st will be passed over.
- Applications submitted improperly will be discarded.
- Unless you are planning to pay for the course, there is no need to begin the Registration process until you have been awarded a scholarship.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Andy Speier
Scholarship Committee Chair
Peak Rescue Institute
206-799-4139