Scholarships shall be awarded to any firefighter who is a member in
good standing of a recognized
volunteer fire company within the boundaries of Erie County and any member of a firefighters» immediate family (husband, wife, son or daughter) who are currently, or will be, attending an accredited institution of higher learning.
They must also be a «member in
good standing» in one of New York's
volunteer fire companies during both their school years and service payback period.