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Oregon Association Chiefs of Police Scholarship (ID 1358)


Scholarship Description

Start Date:
3/1/2017
Deadline:
12/31/2017
Website:
http://www.policechief.org/programs/college-scholarship-program/
Form:
http://www.policechief.org/wp-content/uploads/OACP-College-Scholarship-Application-Form-2016.1-with-Media-Release.pdf
Amount:
$1000
Description:
Each year, the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police (OACP) provides $1000 college scholarships to students who plan to enter a law enforcement or other criminal justice career. The OACP is committed to promoting professionalism and we value the presence and contributions of educated men and women in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. To further our commitment, the OACP provides competitive college scholarships for qualifying students. The following information will help you determine if you qualify for scholarship consideration and will help you understand the application process.

Contact Information

Name/Company:
Oregon Association Chiefs of Police
Title/Attention:
Scholarship Chair
Name:
Address:
1191 Capitol Street NE
City:
Salem
State:
OR
Zip:
97301
Phone:
(503) 315-1411
Toll Free:
(800) 784-2867
Email:
[email protected]

Eligibility

Gender:
NA
Min GPA:
2.50
Major/Career:
Criminal Justice
Eligibility:
-Have you completed at least 36 college credit hours or 30 semester hours?; -OR- In lieu of 36 college credit hours have you logged at least 240-hours of service over the last year as a cadet, explorer, or reserve police officer?
-Have you maintained a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5?
-Do you plan to enter a law enforcement or other criminal justice career?

Please Note: Preference will be given to:

-Immediate family members of an Oregon Police Officer killed or disabled in the line of duty.
-Dependents of OACP Members.
Special Criteria:
Easy Steps to Apply:
PLEASE NOTE: All applicants MUST USE APPLICATION WITH “2016.02-04” in lower left corner.

-Meet eligibility requirements as described above.
-Download and complete the scholarship application form (see link to the right).
-Include a 300-word biography, including a brief description of your law enforcement or other criminal justice career plan. Please be concise yet thorough. Keep in mind as you are working on this written submission that this is a competitive process.
-Obtain a signature from your local police chief on the application form indicating that you are eligible based on the requirements of this scholarship.
-Include a letter of recommendation from a college instructor, high school counselor, or a representative of your current institution.
-Mail the completed application, biography, and letter of recommendation to:
Oregon Association Chiefs of Police
Attn: Scholarship Chair
1191 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97301