Colton Stout Memorial Scholarship
Colton recognized the significance and obligation of his profession. It defined his life and played a positive role in the lives of others. He served admirably as an EMT-IV with Campbell County EMS, was a proud member of the Anderson County Rescue Squad, as well as a firefighter with Marlow Volunteer Fire Department.
Many of you knew Colton as a friend and brother. His partner and friend in Campbell County had this to say about Colton:
*“He was very accepting of other people’s beliefs and ideas. He wouldn’t put someone down for things like addiction or being in prison/jail for whatever reason. He treated everyone the same, with respect. If he was trying to put an IV in and saw track marks, he wouldn’t make them feel less of a person because of it, he didn’t try to embarrass them. He seemed like he didn’t let things like that get in the way of him thinking someone was still a good person.” *
Those are the same qualities I would look for in an applicant.Impact
Established in 2014, the Colton Stout Memorial Scholarship was created to help selected students obtain their EMT Advanced Certification in memory of my son, Colton Alexander Stout. For these students, who have chosen a noble path of public service, your contribution is confirmation that everyday offers an opportunity to change someone’s life for the better.
Helping others was vitally important to Colton, and it is our mission to carry on his commitment to helping others by awarding scholarships each year to individuals who share similar goals of service and purpose. A Fireman with the Clinton Fire Department was the recipient of the first scholarship we awarded.
Colton Stout Memorial Scholarship1. Recipient must be a resident of Campbell or Anderson County.
2. Recipient must be enrolled full time at Roane State Community College in an Emergency Services Program (EMT or Paramedic).
3. Recipient must be either employed or volunteer in an emergency services program.
4. Recipient must exhibit financial need.
5. Recipient must maintain the minimum GPA required for their program of study.
6. Recipient must submit a one-page essay explaining why he chose his particular emergency medical services career path.
7. Roane State Foundation scholarship committee will choose the recipient.
8. The scholarship amount will be determined annually based on the funds available.
9. Scholarship will be awarded to a different student each year.
10. Recipient will submit a thank you letter to:
Family of Colton Stout
c/o Roane State Foundation
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748