Law Enforcement

3983 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.

3984 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.

3985 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.

3986 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.

3987 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.

3988 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.

3989 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.

3990 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.

3991 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.

3992 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.

3993 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.

3994 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.

3995 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.

3996 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.

3997 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.

3998 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.

3999 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.

4000 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.

4001 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.

4002 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.

4003 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.

4004 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.

4005 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.