The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association has launched its Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship for Hoosiers who intend to pursue a career in law enforcement through a college degree with a deadline of April 1.
The Association seeks to award the scholarships to qualified high schools eniors or college students pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. Approximately 40 scholarships of $750 will be awarded to qualifying students throughout the state.
Qualifying students must be Indiana residents, must be a current member of the association or a dependent child or grandchild of a current member of the association, must attend an Indiana college or university, must pursue a major in law enforcement and must enroll as a full-time student with 12 or more credit hours per semester.
Applications may be obtained from high school counselors or the local Sheriff’s Office. The scholarship can also be downloaded fro the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association website at indianasheriffs.org. The applications must be completed and received by the association on or before April 1.
Paperwork for the scholarship may be picked up at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office at 1905 Indianapolis Ave. in Lebanon.
The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Fund was originally established for the purpose of receiving, investing and dispensning funds for college scholarships for those planning to enter a career in law enforcement.