Application Guidelines

• As many applications are submitted each year, the following criteria have been established.
• Applicant may apply directly or be recommended by his/her chain or command. 
• Applicant must be a member of the emergency services (fire, ems, or law enforcement).
• Applicant must be an active member of  their honor guard unit.
• Applicant must be in good standing with their honor guard unit (making training and events).
• Applicant must be attending the Milwaukee-based events for the first time.
• Applicant may receive the scholarship only one time. 

What is included in the scholarship:

• Honor Guard Clinic 
  • Three days of practical and classroom instruction.
  • Morning meal (included with lodging accommodations)
  • Noon meal each day of training.
  • Lodging accommodations at the host hotel.
  • Transportation to and from the training venue.
  • Major League Baseball ticket for game after presentation of the colors.
  • Special guest at the departure dinner (cost of meal is covered)
  • Challenge coin
  • T-Shirt
  • Round trip ground transportation between General Mitchell International Airport and host hotel (if recipient is flying into Milwaukee for the event). 
• Funeral Operations School
  • Two days of classroom instruction.
  • Morning meal (included with lodging accommodations)
  • Noon meal each day of training.
  • Lodging accommodations at the host hotel.
  • Transportation to and from the training venue.

Whats not included in the scholarship:

• Airfare (if applicable)
• Rental vehicle (if applicable)
• Milage / fuel costs
• Evening meals / beverages
• Items for sale at the clinic (t-shirts, challenge coins, patches, etc.)
• Concession at the Major League Baseball game.
• Transportation to non-clinic related functions or locations