Scholarships

Scholarship Information

The GVCPF started a new initiative ib\n 2022 – scholarships for law enforcement related degrees.

The scholarship is intended for students enrolled in a State College, University, Community College, Vocational or Technical Institute. The academic emphasis of the scholarship is coursework in the area of criminal justice, law enforcement and/or community crime prevention.

The GVCPF board will accept applications throughout the year with an application deadline of August 1st. A new scholarship will be awarded by August 20 of every calendar year. Plus we will award a 2nd year scholarship of $2,500 to past recipients with a new application.

To apply for the scholarship, the student must be a United States citizen, living and enrolled in a university/college in Minnesota. The student must submit a letter of interest (2-page maximum) to GVCPF that includes:

• Contact Name, address, phone and email address
• Brief biography
• Career goals and interests
• Description of community service/and or volunteerism and/or a leadership role
• Interest in law enforcement, criminal justice, crime prevention
• Two letters of recommendation which include full name, street address including zip code, email and phone number
• Must be enrolled in a university/college law enforcement type course.
• Include your school ID number.
• Make yourself available to receive your check, (including pictures).

The GVCPF feels that the scholarship is critical to future staffing for law enforcement organizations and encourage family and friends of potential candidates to apply.