Philips Family Fire Technology Scholarship in Memory of Bob Philips

Five generations of the Philips and Marsh families have served in the Stroudsburg Fire Department. Bob served over 72 years as a firefighter in Stroudsburg. Robert “Sandy” Philips, son of Bob Philips, created this scholarship to memorialize his father’s service to the community and to Monroe County. Sandy earned an Associate in Arts degree in general education and an Associate in Applied Science degree in fire technology from NCC. First preference given to Monroe County resident who is an active volunteer firefighter. Second preference is given to Northampton county resident who is active volunteer firefighter. If no applicants meet those preference, scholarship will be award to students majoring in Emergency Services Technology, Fire technology tract.