Law

3940 ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Attn: AlaskAdvantage Programs
3030 Vintage Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801-7109
Tel: (907)465-2962
Free: 800-441-2962
Fax: (907)465-5316
E-mail: customer_service@acpe.ak.us
Web Site: http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/page/157

To provide scholarship/loans to Alaska residents who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in law enforcement.

Title of Award: Michael Murphy Education Loan Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Loans up to $1,000 per year are available. No interest is charged. An origination fee of 3% of the amount disbursed is added to the principal balance to be repaid. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients are forgiven 20% of the total loan for each 1-year period they are employed full time in Alaska law enforcement or related fields, up to 5 years. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduates working on a degree in law enforcement, probation and parole, penology, or other closely-related field anywhere in the United States. Applicants must have been residents of Alaska for at least 2 years, be high school graduates or equivalent, and demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by private donations and by voluntary contributions from state employees who may contribute 1 or more days of annual leave to the fund. Information is also available from Alaska State Troopers, Attn: Recruitment Supervisor, 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, (907) 269-5759, Fax: (907) 269-5751.

3941 ARIZONA PRIVATE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

202 East McDowell Road, Suite 273
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4536
Tel: (602)254-5199
Fax: (602)254-5073
E-mail: apsa@eschelon.com
Web Site: http://www.arizonapsa.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Arizona who are interested in attending a career college to prepare for jobs in selected fields.

Title of Award: Arizona Private School Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Cosmetology; Criminal justice; Criminology; Health care services; Information science and technology; Law enforcement; Medicine, Holistic/alternative Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year at each high school in Arizona. Funds Available: The stipend is a $1,000 award certificate to be used to pay for tuition at a career college in Arizona. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors in Arizona who are interested in attending a career college in the state, to prepare for a career in such fields as computer or information technology, health care, cosmetology, massage, business, criminal justice, or health occupations. The sponsor provides 2 scholarships to each high school in the state. Recipients are then selected by the scholarship directors or counselors at their high school.

3942 ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINERS

Attn: Scholarship Program
The Gregor Building
716 West Avenue
Austin, TX 78701-2727
Tel: (512)478-9070
Free: 800-245-3321
Fax: (512)478-9297
E-mail: scholarships@cfenet.com
Web Site: http://www.cfenet.com/services/scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on an accounting or criminal justice degree.

Title of Award: Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarships Program Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students working full time on an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or criminal justice. Applicants must submit a short essay on why they deserve the award and how fraud awareness will affect their professional career development. Selection is based on the essay, academic achievement, and several letters of recommendation (including at least 1 from a certified fraud examiner). Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1995 and given its current name in 1998.

3943 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Attn: Learning for Life Division, S210
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
Tel: (972)580-2418
Fax: (972)580-2137
Web Site: http://www.learning-for-life.org/exploring/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial assistance for college to Explorer Scouts who plan a career as law enforcement executives.

Title of Award: ATFRA Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more every other year, depending on the availability of funds. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Explorer Scouts who are at least seniors in high school and active members of a Law Enforcement Explorer post registered with Boy Scouts of America. Applicants must be interested in a career in law enforcement. Selection is based on academic record, letters of recommendation, and a personal essay describing at least 3 personal attributes or skills that they believe are the most important for a law enforcement professional to develop and how their undergraduate studies will help them develop those attributes and skills. Deadline for Receipt: March of even-numbered years. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Retiree's Association (ATFRA). Information is also available from the Bureau's Office of Law Enforcement, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Room 8290, Washington, DC 20226.

3944 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Attn: Learning for Life Division, S210
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
Tel: (972)580-2418
Fax: (972)580-2137
Web Site: http://www.learning-for-life.org/exploring/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial assistance for college to Explorer Scouts who plan a career as a law enforcement executive.

Title of Award: Sheryl A. Horak Law Enforcement Explorer Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Explorer Scouts who are at least seniors in high school. Selection is based on academic record, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and a personal statement on "Why I want to pursue a career in law enforcement." Applicants must be active members of a Law Enforcement Explorer post registered with Boy Scouts of America. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1987.

3945 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SAN DIEGO

Attn: Scholarships
4635 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92117
Tel: (619)298-3520; (866)SD-YOUTH
Fax: (619)298-3615
Web Site: http://www.sdyouth.org/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to graduating male high school seniors who plan to study designated fields in college.

Title of Award: Spence Reese Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Law; Medicine; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year: 1 in each of the designated fields. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be graduating male high school seniors planning to study law, medicine, engineering, or political science in college. They may live anywhere in the United States, but must attend an interview in San Diego, California. Selection is based on academic standing, potential for good citizenship, academic ability, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Travel expenses for the interview are reimbursed by the sponsor. A $10 processing fee must accompany all applications.

3946 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF VIRGINIA

Attn: Virginia BPW Foundation
P.O. Box 4842
McLean, VA 22103-4842
Web Site: http://www.bpwva.org/Foundation.shtml

To provide financial assistance to mature women in Virginia who are interested in upgrading their skills or education at a college, law school, or medical school in the state.

Title of Award: Buena M. Chesshir Memorial Women's Educational Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Law; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $100 to $1,000 per year; funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, transportation, living expenses, and dependent care. Duration: Recipients must complete their course of study within 2 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are residents of Virginia, U.S. citizens, and at least 25 years of age. Applicants must have been accepted into an accredited program or course of study at a Virginia institution, have a definite plan to use their training to improve their chances for upward mobility in the work force, and be graduating within 2 years. Undergraduate applicants may by majoring in any field, but graduate student applicants must be working on a degree in law or medicine. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need and defined career goals. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3947 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarships
1900 M Street, N.W., Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)293-1100, ext. 173
Fax: (202)861-0298
E-mail: dfrye@bpwusa.org
Web Site: http://www.bpwusa.org

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to mature women who are employed or seeking employment in selected fields.

Title of Award: Career Advancement Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Dentistry; Education; Engineering; Humanities; Law; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Paralegal studies; Physical sciences; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 120 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be women who are at least 25 years of age, citizens of the United States, within 2 years of completing their course of study, officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at an American institution (including those in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), in financial need, and planning to use the desired training to improve their chances for advancement, train for a new career field, or enter/reenter the job market. They must be in a transitional period in their lives and be interested in studying 1 of the following fields: biological sciences, business studies, computer science, engineering, humanities, mathematics, paralegal studies, physical sciences, social science, teacher education certification, or for a professional degree (J.D., D.D.S., M.D.). Study at the Ph.D. level and for non-degree programs is not covered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship may be used to support part-time study as well as academic or vocational/paraprofessional/office skills training. The program was established in 1969. Scholarships cannot be used to pay for classes already in progress. The program does not cover study at the doctoral level, correspondence courses, postdoctoral studies, or studies in foreign countries. Training must be completed within 24 months.

3948 CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Attn: Scholarship Foundation
525 South Virgil Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Tel: (213)739-8200
Fax: (213)739-7202
E-mail: scholarship@car.org
Web Site: http://www.car.org

To provide financial assistance to students in California who are interested in a career in real estate.

Title of Award: California Association of Realtors Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Finance; Law; Real estate Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 for students at 4-year colleges or universities or $1,000 for students at 2-year colleges. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at California colleges and universities who are interested in studying real estate brokerage, real estate finance, real estate management, real estate development, real estate appraisal, real estate planning, real estate law, or other related areas of study. Applicants must have completed at least 12 units prior to applying, be currently enrolled for at least 6 units per semester or term, have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher, and have been legal residents of California for at least 1 year. Real estate licensees who wish to pursue advanced real estate designations, degrees, or credentials are also eligible. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3949 CAREER COLLEGES & SCHOOLS OF TEXAS

P.O. Box 140647
Austin, TX 78714-0647
Tel: (512)454-8626
Fax: (512)454-3036
E-mail: ccst@assnmgmt.com
Web Site: http://www.colleges-schools.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Texas who are interested in attending a career college and majoring in selected fields.

Title of Award: Career Colleges & Schools of Texas Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Cosmetology; Criminal justice; Criminology; Health care services; Information science and technology; Law enforcement; Medicine, Holistic/alternative; Welding Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6,000 each year (4 at each of the 1,500 high schools in the state). Funds Available: The stipend is a $1,000 award certificate to be used to pay for tuition at any of the 44 career colleges in Texas. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors in Texas who are interested in attending a career college in the state, to prepare for a career in such fields as computer or information technology, health care, cosmetology, massage, business, criminal justice, welding, or health occupations. The sponsor provides 4 scholarships to each of the 1,500 high schools in the state. Recipients are then selected by the scholarship directors or counselors at their high school. Selection criteria vary by school but usually include academic excellence, financial need, and/or student leadership.

3950 CHICKASAW FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 1726
Ada, OK 74821-1726
Tel: (580)421-9030
Fax: (580)421-9031
Web Site: http://www.cflink.org

To provide financial assistance to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are majoring or minoring in American history.

Title of Award: Colbert "Bud" Baker Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; History, American; Law; Native American studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Chickasaw students who are currently enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must be classified as juniors or seniors at a 4-year college. They must be majoring in history or majoring in education or prelaw with a minor in history. The history emphasis must be on Chickasaw tribal history or Native American studies. Along with their application, they must submit high school or college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, a copy of their Chickasaw Nation citizenship card, and a 1-page essay on their long-term goals and plans for achieving them. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3951 CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES

Attn: WELS Lutherans for Life
Scholarship Review Committee
2949 North Mayfair Road, Suite 309
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4304
Tel: (414)774-1331
Fax: (414)774-1360
Web Site: http://www.christianliferesources.com

To provide financial assistance to Lutheran high school seniors in Wisconsin who are interested in studying life-related issues in college.

Title of Award: WELS Lutherans for Life Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Education, Special; Engineering, Biomedical; Journalism; Law; Medicine; Physical therapy; Political science; Psychology; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 9 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends up to $1,000 are available. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are active members of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or an affiliated church. Applicants must be planning to go to a 4-year school to prepare for a secular career in which pro-life values will be demonstrated. Acceptable fields include medicine, biotechnology/biological engineering, medical research/genetics, law/politics, journalism/media, psychology, physical therapy, social services, or special education. They must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit essays on 1) the field of study they plan to enter and how it relates to pro-life issues; 2) why the scholarship should be awarded to them, including their future goals; and 3) how they have demonstrated a Christian, pro-life attitude in their life. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: WELS Lutherans for Life was formerly a ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

3952 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
Tel: (319)337-5665
Free: 800-433-3243
Web Site: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov

To provide loans for college or graduate school to students in the United States who demonstrate exceptional financial need.

Title of Award: Federal Perkins Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Disabilities; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, English as a second language; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; General studies/Field of study not specified; Law enforcement; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medical technology; Nursing; Science; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 706,000 new loans, worth more than $1.2 billion, were available for this program. Funds Available: Undergraduate students may borrow up to $4,000 per year, to a maximum of $20,000; graduate and professional school students may borrow up to $6,000 per year, to a maximum of $40,000 (including any Federal Perkins Loans borrowed as an undergraduate). Recently, the average loan was $1,790. The interest rate is 5%. The monthly repayment amount depends on the size of the debt and the length of the repayment period (which may not exceed 10 years). Cancellation of 100% of the loan is provided if the borrower becomes totally and permanently disabled or dies; becomes a full-time teacher in a designated elementary or secondary school serving students from low-income families; becomes a full-time special education teacher of children with disabilities; becomes a full-time qualified professional provider of early intervention services for the disabled; becomes a full-time teacher of mathematics, science, foreign languages, bilingual education, or other teacher shortage areas; becomes a full-time employee of a public or nonprofit child or family service agency providing services to high-risk children and their families from low-income communities; becomes a full-time nurse or medical technician; serves as a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer; or serves as a staff member in the educational component of a Head Start program. Up to 70% of a loan may be cancelled if the student serves as a VISTA or Peace Corps volunteer. Up to 50% a loan may be cancelled if the student serves in the armed forces in areas of hostilities or eminent danger. Duration: Up to 5 years of undergraduate study and up to 5 additional years of graduate or professional study.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who have at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, are registered with the Selective Service if required, are enrolled as regular students working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program, and have a valid Social Security number. Financial need as calculated by federal formulas must be demonstrated. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating college and university sets its own deadline. Additional Information: The grace period for Perkins loans is 9 months after graduation, leaving school, or dropping below half-time enrollment. Deferments of loans are available while the recipient is enrolled in an approved graduate or postgraduate program, in an approved rehabilitation training program for the disabled, or for 3 years of unemployment or economic hardship.

3953 GARDEN CLUB OF OHIO, INC.

c/o Margaret C. Bertin, Scholarship Committee Chair
530 Mapleview Drive
Seven Hills, OH 44131-3814
Tel: (216)524-2453
E-mail: pudgebert@aol.com
Web Site: http://gardenclubofohio.com/stateprojects.htm

To provide financial assistance to Ohio residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in horticulture or related fields.

Title of Award: Garden Club of Ohio Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Education; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Law; Urban affairs/design/planning; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 17 of these scholarships, worth $21,300, were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are generally $1,000 or more per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio who are 1) first-year students at a 2-year institution or 2) college juniors, college seniors, or graduate students. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be working on a degree in 1 of the following: agricultural education, horticulture, floriculture, landscape architecture, botany, biology, agronomy, forestry, environmental conservation (including engineering and law), plant pathology, environmental concerns, city planning, wildlife science, habitat or forest systems ecology, land management, or an allied subject. They must submit a completed application form, a transcript, a completed financial aid form, a personal statement of financial need and career goals, a list of extracurricular activities, 3 letters of recommendation, and a recent photograph. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend school in any state.

3954 VINCENT L. HAWKINSON FOUNDATION FOR PEACE & JUSTICE

c/o Grace University Lutheran Church
324 Harvard Street, S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Tel: (612)331-8125

To provide financial assistance for college to students in selected midwestern states who are committed to peace and justice.

Title of Award: Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation for Peace & Justice Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Law; Peace studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $1,500, 1 at $1,000, and 3 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to be nominated for this scholarship are currently-enrolled college students who reside in or attend school in 1 of the following midwestern states: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. Nominated students must submit a copy of their current academic transcript, a nomination form, and a 2-page essay either on 1) their commitment to peace and justice, or 2) how the use of the award money for special study, an internship, or a special project will deepen their personal commitment to peace and justice and will promote peace and justice for others. Finalists are interviewed in Minneapolis. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1988.

3955 HOPI TRIBE

Attn: Office of Education
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Tel: (928)734-3533
Free: 800-762-9630
Fax: (928)734-9575
E-mail: IPolingyumptewa@hopi.nsn.us
Web Site: http://www.hopi.nsn.us/education_htgsp.asp

To encourage Hopi students to get an undergraduate or graduate degree in an area of interest to the Hopi Tribe.

Title of Award: Hopi Tribal Priority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Health care services; Law; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend covers all educational expenses. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to enrolled members of the Hopi Tribe. They must be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students whose degree is in a subject area that is of priority interest to the Hopi Tribe. Those areas are law, natural resources, education, medicine, health, engineering, or business. This is a highly competitive scholarship. Selection is based on academic merit and the likelihood that the applicants will use their training and expertise for tribal goals and objectives. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

3956 INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

3301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440
Arlington, VA 22201-4432
Tel: (703)993-4880
Free: 800-697-8799
Fax: (703)993-4890
E-mail: ihs@gmu.edu
Web Site: http://www.TheIHS.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in the United States or abroad who intend to pursue "intellectual careers" and have demonstrated an interest in classical liberal principles.

Title of Award: Humane Studies Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Humanities; Journalism; Law; Public administration; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Approximately 100 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $12,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who will be full-time college juniors, seniors, or graduate students planning academic or other intellectual careers, including law, public policy, and journalism. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and market economics. Applications from students outside the United States or studying abroad receive equal consideration. Selection is based on academic or professional performance, relevance of work to the advancement of a free society, and potential for success. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: As defined by the sponsor, the core principles of the classical liberal/libertarian tradition include the recognition of individual rights and the dignity and worth of each individual; protection of these rights through the institutions of private property, contract, the rule of law, and freely evolved intermediary institutions; voluntarism in all human relations, including the unhampered market mechanism in economic affairs; and the goals of free trade, free migration, and peace. This program began in 1983 as Claude R. Lambe Fellowships. The application fee is $25.

3957 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF POLICE ASSOCIATIONS

Attn: Scholarship Program
1421 Prince Street, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-7473
E-mail: iupa@iupa.org
Web Site: http://www.iupa.org

To provide financial assistance to children of members of the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA) who plan to attend college to prepare for a career in law enforcement, labor relations, or a related field.

Title of Award: Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Industrial and labor relations; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors whose parent or guardian is a member of a union affiliated with the IUPA or a retired member in good standing. Applicants must have been accepted to a program in law enforcement, labor relations, or a related field at an accredited university or college and have at least a "B" average in high school. Recipients are selected by lottery. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1998.

3958 LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402)474-2345
Fax: (402)476-8532
E-mail: lcf@lcf.org
Web Site: http://www.lcf.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of Nebraska who are interested in studying designated fields in college.

Title of Award: Lawrence "Larry" Frazier Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Actuarial science; Aviation; General studies/Field of study not specified; Insurance and insurance-related fields; Law Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Nebraska who are graduating or have graduated from a high school in the state. Preference is given to applicants who intend to prepare for a career in the field of aviation, insurance, or law. They must attend a 2or 4-year college or university in Nebraska as a full-time student. Preference is also given to applicants who have experience in debate and who participated in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts as youth. Selection is based on academic achievement in high school, potential to excel in college, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by the Nebraska Chapter of the Charter Property Casualty Underwriters Society, c/o Mark Clymer, Allied Insurance, P.O. Box 80758, Lincoln, NE 68501.

3959 MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4594
Free: 800-974-1024, ext. 4594
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: osfamail@mhec.state.md.us
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_devdis.asp

To provide scholarship/loans to students in Maryland who are interested in working on a degree in a designated human services program.

Title of Award: Maryland Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Child Welfare, and Juvenile Justice Workforce Tuition Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Criminal justice; Criminology; Disabilities; Education, Special; Gerontology; Law enforcement; Mental health; Nursing; Occupational therapy; Physical therapy; Psychology; Rehabilitation, Physical/Psychological; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,000 per year for students attending a 2-year institution or $3,000 per year for students at a 4-year institution. The total amount of all state awards may not exceed the cost of attendance as determined by the school's financial aid office or $17,800, whichever is less. Recipients must agree to work in a Maryland community-based program that is licensed by the Developmental Disabilities Administration or approved by the Mental Hygiene Administration, or in a residential program that is licensed by the Department of Human Resources or the Department of Juvenile Justice. The service obligation must begin within 6 months of graduation. The total service requirement is 2,000 hours if the award amount is $1,999 or less, 3,000 hours if the award amount is $2,000 to $3,999, or 4,000 hours if the award amount is $4,000 or more. If the service requirement is not completed, the award must be repaid with interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress and remains enrolled in a human services degree program.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants and their parents must be Maryland residents attending a college or university in the state in 1 of the following human services degree programs: aging services, counseling, disability services, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation, social work, special education, supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, or any other concentration in the healing arts or a program providing support services to individuals with special needs including child welfare and juvenile justice. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3960 MICHIGAN SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION

Attn: Educational Services
515 North Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Tel: (517)485-3135
Fax: (517)485-1013
Web Site: http://www.michigansheriff.com

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Michigan who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in criminal justice.

Title of Award: Bernard Grysen Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year: 2 in each of the association's districts. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Michigan who are planning to attend a college or university in the state to prepare for a career in criminal justice. Applicants must be able to demonstrate high academic standing, high moral character, and a high degree of activity in civic and governmental affairs relating to law enforcement. They must be nominated by a member of the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1995.

3961 MILWAUKEE INDIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

c/o American Indian Student Services
University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
Holton G-48
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Tel: (414)229-5880
Fax: (414)229-5930
E-mail: amour@uwm.edu
Web Site: http://www.indiansummer.org/Scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to American Indians from Wisconsin who are studying or planning to study criminal justice or social welfare in college.

Title of Award: Indian Summer Criminal Welfare/Social Justice Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Wisconsin residents who are American Indians by tribal enrollment or descendancy (having 1 or more ancestors who are tribally enrolled). Applicants must be accepted or in good standing at an institution of higher education and majoring in criminal justice or social welfare. They must submit a 1-page statement describing their educational goals, the reasons they feel they should receive the scholarship, their community service, and any special needs. Preference is given to applicants who have provided service to the Indian community and have not previously received a scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: Support for this program is provided by Indian Summer Festivals, Inc.

3962 MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Attn: Environmental Educational Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Tel: (573)526-8411
Free: 800-334-6946
E-mail: daspec@dnr.state.mo.us
Web Site: http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/eesp

To provide financial assistance to underrepresented and minority students from Missouri who are or will be working on a bachelor's or master's degree in an environmental field.

Title of Award: Environmental Educational Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Criminal justice; Criminology; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Law enforcement; Natural resources; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher and full-time enrollment.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority and underrepresented residents of Missouri who have graduated from an accredited high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students who are already enrolled in college must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants may be 1) engineering students in civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical, or agricultural engineering; 2) environmental students in geology, biology, wildlife management, planning, natural resources, or a closely-related course of study; 3) chemistry students in the field of environmental chemistry; or 4) law enforcement students in environmental law enforcement. They must submit a 1-page essay on their environmental education career goals. Selection is based on the essay, GPA and test scores, school and community activities, leadership, and character. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3963 MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
525 S.W. Fifth Street, Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50309-4501
Tel: (515)282-8192
Fax: (515)282-9117
E-mail: morris@assoc-mgmt.com
Web Site: http://www.morrisscholarship.org

To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate, graduate, and law students in Iowa.

Title of Award: Morris Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Law Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 11 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority students (African Americans, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, or Native Americans) who are interested in studying at a college, graduate school, or law school. Applicants must be either Iowa residents and high school graduates who are attending a college or university anywhere in the United States or non-Iowa residents who are attending a college or university in Iowa; preference is given to native Iowans who are attending an Iowa college or university. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 250 to 500 words on why they are applying for this scholarship, activities or organizations in which they are involved, and their future plans. Selection is based on the essay, academic achievement (GPA of 2.5 or higher), community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This fund was established in 1978 in honor of the J.B. Morris family, who founded the Iowa branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and published the Iowa Bystander newspaper.

3964 NATIONAL COURT REPORTERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Council on Approved Student Education
8224 Old Courthouse Road
Vienna, VA 22182-3808
Tel: (703)556-6272
Free: 800-272-6272
Fax: (703)556-6291
E-mail: dgaede@ncrahq.org
Web Site: http://www.NCRAonline.org/education/students/index.shtml

To provide financial assistance to student members of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).

Title of Award: CASE Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Paralegal studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The first-place winner receives $1,500, second place $1,000, and third place $500. Scholarships are given directly to the students. Duration: These are 1-time awards.

Eligibility Requirements: Students must be nominated by their court reporting school (each school may nominate 2 students). Nominees must be writing 140 to 180 words per minute at the time of application, have an exemplary academic record, hold student membership in the association, have a proven interest in the field of verbatim reporting of proceedings, and submit an essay of up to 2 pages (a recent topic was "A Marketing Strategy for Recruiting Students into the Reporting Profession"). Selection is based on the essay and academic record. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is offered by the Council on Approved Student Education (CASE) of the NCRA.

3965 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PARALEGAL ASSOCIATIONS, INC.

Attn: Scholarships
2517 Eastlake Avenue East, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98102
Tel: (206)652-4120
Fax: (206)652-4122
E-mail: info@paralegals.org
Web Site: http://www.paralegals.org

To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in or accepted to a paralegal studies program.

Title of Award: Paralegal Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Paralegal studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $3,500 and 1 at $1,500. Funds Available: The stipends are $3,500 or $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to part-time or full-time students enrolled or accepted in a paralegal program or college level program with emphasis on paralegal studies. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic excellence, participation in campus and paralegal program leadership activities, community service, and a writing sample. Financial need may also be considered. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3966 NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs
Attn: Scholarships and Grants Administration Unit
Education Building Addition, Room 1078
Albany, NY 12234
Tel: (518)486-1319
E-mail: kiap@mail.nysed.gov
Web Site: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/scholarships/pos.htm

To provide forgivable loans to underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged students in New York who are interested in preparing for selected professional careers.

Title of Award: New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Architecture; Athletics; Dental hygiene; Engineering; Health care services; Interior design; Landscape architecture and design; Law; Medical assisting; Medicine, Chiropractic; Medicine, Holistic/alternative; Midwifery; Nursing; Nutrition; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Social work; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 220 were awarded. Funds Available: The stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year, depending on income. No award can exceed the actual cost of attendance. After completion of their professional studies, scholarship holders are required to practice in New York for 12 months for each annual payment received. If they do not comply with the service commitment requirements, they must repay the full amount of the scholarship monies plus penalty and interest within 5 years. Duration: Up to 4 years (or 5 years for certain programs), within a 7-year period.

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and legal residents of New York for 1 year prior to application. The law requires that awards be made to eligible candidates in the following order: first priority is given to candidates who are economically disadvantaged and a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; second priority is given to candidates who are a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; and third priority is given to candidates who are enrolled in or a graduate of 1 of these state-supported opportunity programs: Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) or College Discovery at City University; Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in the State University system; or Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at an independent college. Scholarships are available for study in the following areas at the associate degree level: dental hygiene, dietetics and nutrition, massage therapy, occupational therapy assistant, ophthalmic dispensing, physical therapy assistant, registered physician assistant, respiratory therapy, or veterinary technician; at the baccalaureate degree level: certified public accountancy, architecture, athletic trainer, dietetics and nutrition, professional engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, registered nurse, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, registered physician assistant, or veterinary technician; at the master's degree level: acupuncture, architecture, audiology, landscape architecture, midwifery, nurse practitioner, occupational therapy, physical therapy, registered physician assistant, social work, or speech language pathology; at the doctoral degree level: chiropractic, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, psychology, or veterinary medicine; or at the J.D. level: law. For purposes of this program, underrepresented minorities include African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Alaskan Natives. Students are considered economically disadvantaged if they are a member of 1) a household supported by 1 parent if dependent, by the student or by a spouse if independent, whose total annual income is less than specified levels that range from $13,700 for a family of 1 to $41,650 for a family of 7: 2) a household supported by more than 1 worker (parent if dependent, student and spouse if independent) in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $4,800; 3) a household supported by 1 worker (parent if dependent, student if independent) who is the sole support of a 1-parent family in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $4,800; or 4) a household supported by 1 worker (parent if dependent, student if independent) who is working 2 or more jobs at the same time in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $1,800. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12255, (518) 473-1574, (888) NYS-HESC, Fax: (518) 473-3749, TDD: (800) 445-5234, E-mail: webmail@hesc.com.

3967 NORTH CAROLINA STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services
10 T.W. Alexander Drive
P.O. Box 14103
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4103
Tel: (919)549-8614
Free: 800-700-1775
Fax: (919)549-8481
E-mail: information@ncseaa.edu
Web Site: http://www.ncseaa.edu

To provide financial assistance to children of deceased or disabled North Carolina law enforcement officers who are majoring in criminal justice in college.

Title of Award: North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Undergraduate Criminal Justice Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 10 each year: 1 at each of the participating universities. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for this program are North Carolina residents studying criminal justice at any of the 10 state institutions offering that major: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and Western Carolina University. First priority in selection is given to children of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; second priority is given to children of sheriffs or deputy sheriffs who are deceased, retired (regular or disability), or currently active in law enforcement in North Carolina; third priority is given to other resident criminal justice students meeting their institution's academic and financial need criteria. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association. Recipients are selected by the financial aid office at the university they plan to attend or are currently attending; after selection, students obtain a letter of endorsement from the sheriff of the county in North Carolina where they reside.

3968 ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Hispanic Education Endowment Fund
30 Corporate Park, Suite 410
Irvine, CA 92606
Tel: (949)553-4202, ext. 23
Fax: (949)553-4211
E-mail: ragarris@heef.org
Web Site: http://www.heef.org/scholarships/index.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to Hispanic high school seniors from Orange County, California who are interested in preparing for a career in law enforcement.

Title of Award: Mike Carona Foundation Law Enforcement Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Hispanic graduating seniors from high schools in Orange County, California. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in a facet of law enforcement. They must submit a 400-word essay that covers 1) their academic plans and career goals; 2) a compelling issue facing the Hispanic community today; and 3) any special family or personal circumstances that have affected their achievement in school, work, or school or community activities. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3969 PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH FOUNDATION

Attn: Educational Endowment Fund
1244 Bainbridge Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-9423
Tel: (717)367-1536
Free: 800-266-8424 within PA
Fax: (717)367-0616
E-mail: pyf@pagrandlodge.org
Web Site: http://www.pagrandlodge.org/pyf/scholar/index.html

To provide financial assistance to children and grandchildren of Masons in Pennsylvania who are interested in studying criminal justice in college.

Title of Award: Grand Masters Law Enforcement Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program. If the recipient gains employment within 24 months of graduation with a recognized law enforcement agency, the loan is forgiven. Otherwise it reverts to an interest-free loan that must be repaid in full within 17 years of graduation. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children and grandchildren of Pennsylvania Masons. Applicants must be interested in working on a degree in criminal justice. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Children, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, (215) 988-1978.

3970 P.E.O. FOUNDATION-CALIFORNIA STATE CHAPTER

c/o Beverly Coyle, Scholarship Committee Chair
9084 East Fairview
San Gabriel, CA 91775
Tel: (626)286-2792
E-mail: ghcoyle@aol.com

To provide financial assistance for law school or paralegal studies to women in California.

Title of Award: Dorothy L. Weller PEO Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Law; Paralegal studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Doctorate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women residents of California who have been admitted to an accredited law school or a licensed paralegal school. Applicants must have completed 4 years of high school and be able to demonstrate excellence in academic ability, character, integrity, and school activities. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3971 RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY-BURTON L. SPILLER CHAPTER

c/o Carole Dyer
1058 River Road
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
E-mail: rcdyer@gwi.net

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Maine interested in continuing their education in the field of wildlife conservation.

Title of Award: Burton L. Spiller Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Law enforcement; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or 2 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Maine who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in wildlife conservation. That includes wildlife law enforcement, forestry, or biology management. Applicants must submit a brief resume that includes their past experiences and plans for future endeavors. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3972 SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

Attn: Scholarship Program
1601 South IH-35
Austin, TX 78741-2503
Tel: (512)445-5888
Fax: (512)445-0228
Web Site: http://www.txsheriffs.org/scholarship/youth.htm

To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are the children of sheriff's officers or employees in Texas.

Title of Award: Samuel D. Collins Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; General studies/Field of study not specified; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of an officer or employee of a sheriff's office in Texas. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students), be less than 25 years of age, have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and not have been convicted of a crime that would make them ineligible for employment. They must submit with their application a brief biographical sketch (up to 2 pages) stating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Preference is given to criminal justice majors. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year for the fall semester; February of each year for the spring semester. Additional Information: Students are allowed to receive a total of only 2 awards from the association.

3973 SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

Attn: Scholarship Program
1601 South IH-35
Austin, TX 78741-2503
Tel: (512)445-5888
Fax: (512)445-0228
E-mail: info@txsheriffs.org
Web Site: http://www.txsheriffs.org/scholarship/youth.htm

To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are the children of sheriffs or former sheriffs in Texas and majoring in law enforcement or political science.

Title of Award: Clint and Donna Peoples Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of a sheriff or former sheriff serving the state of Texas. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students), be majoring in law enforcement or political science, be less than 25 years of age, have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and not have been convicted of a crime that would make them ineligible for employment. They must submit with their application a brief biographical sketch (up to 2 pages) stating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year for the fall semester; February of each year for the spring semester. Additional Information: Students are allowed to receive a total of only 2 awards from the association.

3974 SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

Attn: Scholarship Program
1601 South IH-35
Austin, TX 78741-2503
Tel: (512)445-5888
Fax: (512)445-0228
Web Site: http://www.txsheriffs.org/scholarship/youth.htm

To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students in Texas who are interested in preparing for a career in criminal justice or law enforcement.

Title of Award: Texas Railroad Peace Officers Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in Texas who are interested in preparing for a career in criminal justice or law enforcement. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students), be less than 25 years of age, have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and not have been convicted of a crime that would make them ineligible for employment. They must submit with their application a brief biographical sketch (up to 2 pages) stating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year for the fall semester; February of each year for the spring semester. Additional Information: Students are allowed to receive a total of only 2 awards from the association.

3975 TEXAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION, INC.

Attn: TFBPW Foundation
803 Forest Ridge Drive, Suite 207
Bedford, TX 76022
Tel: (817)283-0862
Fax: (817)283-0872
E-mail: bpwtx@swbell.net
Web Site: http://www.bpwtx.org/foundation.asp

To provide financial assistance to women in Texas who are preparing to enter selected professions.

Title of Award: Hermine Dalkowitz Tobolowsky Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: History; Law; Political science; Public administration; Women's studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women in Texas who are interested in attending school to prepare for a career in law, public service, government, political science, or women's history. Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters of study at an accredited college or university in Texas, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be U.S. citizens. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1995.

3976 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Corporate Scholars Program
P.O. Box 1435
Alexandria, VA 22313-9998
(866)671-7237
E-mail: internship@uncf.org
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/internships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance and work experience to minorities who are either juniors majoring in fields related to business or law students interested in an internship at corporate headquarters of Fortune Brands.

Title of Award: Fortune Brands Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Finance; Information science and technology; Law; Marketing and distribution; Personnel administration/human resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Doctorate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides a paid internship and (based on successful internship performance) a $7,500 scholarship. Duration: 8 to 10 weeks for the internship; 1 year for the scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and first and second-year law students who are members of minority groups. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and an undergraduate major in accounting, finance, human resources, information systems, information technology, or marketing. They must be attending a designated college, university, or law school and be interested in an internship at Fortune Brands corporate headquarters in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Along with their application, they must submit a resume, 2 letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Eligible undergraduate institutions are currently Florida A&M University, Florida State University, Hampton University, Howard University, Morehouse College, North Carolina A&T State University, Northwestern University, Spelman College, University of Chicago, and University of Wisconsin. Participating law schools are those at Howard University, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and University of Wisconsin.

3977 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Corporate Scholars Program
P.O. Box 1435
Alexandria, VA 22313-9998
(866)671-7237
E-mail: internship@uncf.org
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/internships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority undergraduate and graduate students majoring in designated fields and interested in an internship at a Pfizer facility.

Title of Award: Pfizer/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior; Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Chemistry; Finance; Law; Logistics; Management; Personnel administration/human resources; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides an internship stipend of up to $5,000, housing accommodations near Pfizer Corporate facilities, and (based on successful internship performance) a $15,000 scholarship. Duration: 8 to 10 weeks for the internship; 1 year for the scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to sophomores, juniors, graduate students, and first-year law students who are African American, Hispanic American, Asian/Pacific Islander American, or American Indian/Alaskan Native. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled at an institution that is a member of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) or at another targeted college or university. They must be working on 1) a bachelor's degree in animal science, business, chemistry (organic or analytical), human resources, logistics, microbiology, organizational development, operations management, pre-veterinary medicine, or supply chain management; 2) a master's degree in chemistry (organic or analytical), finance, human resources, or organizational development; or 3) a law degree. Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and lawful temporary residents. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay about themselves and their career goals, including information about their interest in Pfizer (the program's sponsor), their personal background, and any particular challenges they have faced. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Opportunities for first-year law students include the summer internship only.

3978 VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Vermont who are interested in majoring in law enforcement in college.

Title of Award: Erwin Bugbee Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to high school seniors in Vermont who are interested in working on a degree in law enforcement in college. Selection is based on required essays and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established by the Vermont Police Association, which is responsible for selecting the recipients.

3979 VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in majoring in law enforcement in college.

Title of Award: Vermont Sheriffs' Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Vermont who are graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, or current college students. Applicants must be interested in working on a college degree in law enforcement. Selection is based on academic achievement, required essays, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3980 WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF PRIVATE CAREER SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

10426 180th Court N.E.
Redmond, WA 98052
Tel: (425)376-0369
Fax: (425)881-1580
E-mail: exec@washingtonschools.org
Web Site: http://www.washingtonschools.org

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Washington who are interested in attending a career college and majoring in selected fields.

Title of Award: Careers That Work! Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Cosmetology; Criminal justice; Criminology; Health care services; Information science and technology; Law enforcement; Medicine, Holistic/alternative Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 3 each year at each high school in Washington. Funds Available: The stipend is a $1,000 award certificate to be used to pay for tuition at a career college in Washington. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors in Washington who are interested in attending 1 of the 26 career colleges in the state, to prepare for a career in such fields as computer or information technology, health care, cosmetology, massage, business, criminal justice, or health occupations. The sponsor provides 3 scholarships to each high school in Washington. Recipients are then selected by the scholarship directors or counselors at their high school. Additional Information: This scholarship was established in 1999.

3981 WOMEN IN DEFENSE

c/o National Defense Industrial Association
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-3061
Tel: (703)247-2552
Fax: (703)527-6945
E-mail: jcasey@ndia.org
Web Site: http://www.ndia.org/horizon/Scholar.htm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate student women engaged in or planning careers related to the national security interests of the United States.

Title of Award: Horizons Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Economics; Engineering; History; International affairs and relations; Law; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Military science and education; National security; Physics; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate, Professional Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 8 of these scholarships were awarded. Since the program was established, 75 women have received nearly $49,000 in support. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $1,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are already working in national security fields as well as women planning such careers. Applicants must 1) be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, either full time or part time, as graduate students or upper-division undergraduates; 2) demonstrate financial need; 3) be U.S. citizens; 4) have a GPA of 3.25 or higher; and 5) demonstrate interest in preparing for a career related to national security. The preferred fields of study include business, computer science, economics, engineering, government relations, international relations, law, mathematics, military history, political science, physics, and security studies; others are considered if the applicant can demonstrate relevance to a career in national security or defense. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of objectives, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year for fall semester; October of each year for spring semester.

3982 WOMEN IN FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 102
PMB 204
Arlington, VA 22201-3324
Tel: (703)548-9211; (866)399-4353
Fax: (410)451-7373
E-mail: WIFLE@comcast.net
Web Site: http://www.wifle.com/scholarshipfund/wiflescholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to women interested in preparing for a career in law enforcement.

Title of Award: Women in Federal Law Enforcement Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Criminal justice; Criminology; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are enrolled full time at an accredited 4-year college or university (or at a community college with the intention of transferring to a 4-year school). Applicants must be preparing for a career in law enforcement (including special agents, forensic scientists, intelligence analysts, fingerprint and firearms examiners, bomb technicians, public information specialists, computer specialists, attorneys, and other related fields). They must have completed at least 1 year of college and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students in graduate and postgraduate programs are also eligible, but those working on an associate degree are not. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay describing a community project in which they have been involved and the results or impact to the community. Selection is based on academic potential, achievement, and commitment to serving communities in the field of law enforcement. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the WIFLE Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1480, Edgewater, MD 21037-7480.