As crime criminals becomes increasingly sophisticated, more colleges are developing majors in law enforcement, criminology, and forensic science. Many national scholarship programs have also emerged to finance the education of students pursuing law enforcement careers. The majority of these scholarships come from professional associations and charitable foundations. A good place to pursue a scholarship is to explore the professional associations for the area of specialization you are pursuing. Note that you may have to become a member to be eligible for funding.

Here is a list of groups that we know have scholarships available for students pursuing a career in Law Enforcement.

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners [Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship]
• Association of State Correctional Administrators Scholarship
• Department of Homeland Security Scholarship Program
• J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scientific Scholarship
• Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers & Firemen Scholarship
• National Black Police Association Scholarship Program
• National Court Reporter’s Foundation Scholarships
• National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Scholarships
• National Rifle Association Foundation
• Office of the Police Corps Scholarships
• Straightforward Media Law Enforcement Scholarships
• Women in Federal Law Enforcement Scholarships

One of the best places to look for scholarships is the schools themselves!* If you have not yet decided where to apply to degree programs, take time and explore schools and the financial awards they offer.

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