Top 13 Law Enforcement Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The Park Law Enforcement Association’s Commander Newell S. Rand Jr. Scholarship Program was created to honor the memory of a pioneer in the field of park operations. The program is designed to provide a scholarship to a person pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s Degree in an accredited course of study relating to a career in some aspect of park operations. High school graduates or current postsecondary students with at least a 2.8 GPA are eligible to apply. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and honor the legacy of Newell S. Rand Jr.

The Criminal Justice Scholarship Program was established by the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association to assist students who are dependents of law enforcement officials or who are studying in the criminal justice field and express an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Applicants must be North Carolina residents enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours in an undergraduate degree granting criminal justice program at one of the institutions of The University of North Carolina or the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. To apply, students must receive a recommendation from their local sheriff and complete and submit an application. If you're a North Carolinian with a passion for keeping the public safe, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more!

Are you a Missouri college student and public safety officer who has been left disabled in the line of duty? Alternatively, are you the child or spouse of a public employee who was left killed or disabled in the line of duty? If so, consider applying for the Public Safety Officer or Employee's Child Survivor Grant Program. The program is open to college students under 24 years of age in Missouri who either have been left disabled themselves or have a relative who was left disabled or killed in the line of duty. Missouri's Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development provides this program to provide support to public employees and their families, especially those who have experienced hardships and challenges. Thus, every year, the Department awards multiple applicants with funding to partially cover their tuition at a Missouri college or university. If you or a family member has been killed or disabled in the line of duty, you may be eligible for this opportunity.

Are you a LGBTQ+ individual with plans of pursuing a career in law enforcement? Look no further - the Out to Protect Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! The scholarship is offered by Out to Protect, an organization dedicated to bringing greater awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ individuals working in law enforcement. In June and December of each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to an applicant currently attending a basic law enforcement training program. To apply, you must complete an application form and submit two letters of recommendation from academy staff or peers. If you fit the criteria and want to get some help paying for training costs, we encourage you to apply! Not only will you be helping yourself, but you’ll be helping others too.

The NSHSS Passion for Public Service Scholarship is for high school and college students of all levels who are passionate about public service. "Public service" can take many forms, including, but not limited to, urban planning, environmental protection, emergency services/first responders, or even military service and public education. Those who are public servants are integral parts of everyday communities. If you're a current high school or college student with a passion for public service and helping others, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The American Identity Scholarship was established to "revive patriotism amongst young Americans." Thus, each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to 25 high school students or recent high school graduates to be used for their post-secondary education, entrepreneurial endeavors, or "their commitment to serve in a military or law enforcement role." To apply, students must submit a two-minute video answering the question "What does it mean to be an American?" If you're a patriotic high school student or recent graduate, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The WIFLE Scholarship recognizes students who show academic potential, achievement, and dedication to serving communities in the field of law enforcement. Eligible applicants must attend an accredited four-year college or university or be enrolled in a fully accredited community college with plans to transfer to a four-year degree program. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college work and be majoring in Criminal Justice or a related discipline (see below for list). Graduate and postgraduate students are also eligible. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and make a difference in your community!

The Judge Ralph Fisch Police Explorer Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors and current college students who have been involved in a police explorer post from a Florida Municipal, College/University, School Board/District, Tribal or Airport, Railroad or Port Authority law enforcement agency and have been a member of the post for a minimum of one year prior to the application submission. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a field of study that is related to law enforcement. If you're a current or incoming college student who's been involved in a police explorer post in Florida, and are pursuing a field of study related to law enforcement, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship is for students who plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. This scholarship is designed to recognize students who demonstrate a similar passion for public service and who demonstrate academic potential, leadership, and financial need. To be eligible applicants must be current graduating seniors or graduates of a public or private high school in the greater San Francisco Bay Area (includes San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties) or planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college, university or police academy as a full-time student.