Who Can Apply: These scholarships were set up to honor Officer Brian Klinefelter, who dedicated his life to his family and community. Brian died in the line of duty near St. Joseph, Minnesota in 1996; leaving behind a daughter, wife, parents, and siblings. The family started this fund because shortly after Brian died, the community rallied around the family to make sure Brian’s daughter would eventually be able to go to college. The family felt it fitting to start the Brian Klinefelter Family Scholarship to assist the children of law enforcement officers, paramedics, or firefighters in their pursuit of higher education.
Brian Klinefelter Family Scholarship:1 – $1,000
- Dependent student of local, county, state or federal law enforcement, firefighter or paramedic personnel
- From the following counties: Sherburne, Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Douglas, Todd, Wright, Meeker, Kandiyohi or Pope
Brian Klinefelter Scholarship: Law Enforcement at Alexandria Technical and Community College:1 – $1,000
- Law Enforcement program at Alexandria Technical and Community College.
- High school seniors or alma maters of Annandale, Apollo, Area Learning Center, Cathedral, Elk River, Foley, Holdingford, Melrose, Monticello, Sartell, Sauk Centre, Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud Christian School, St. John’s Prep, and Technical High School
Sartell Police Association and Brian Klinefelter Law Enforcement Scholarship: 1- $500
- High school senior going into law enforcement at any post-secondary school.
- From Stearns or Benton County: Preference for students from Sartell School District, and then St. Cloud or Sauk Rapids-Rice School District with Stearns or Benton County residence.
Submission:
- Application General Questions
- Essay: 1 page double spaced:
- FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: What have you learned from your family member who has served as a police officer, paramedic or firefighter? Also, share a situation where you demonstrated your leadership abilities and how it impacted others.
- LAW ENFORCEMENT: Address all 3 of the questions. 1) Why have you selected law enforcement as a career? 2) What qualities do you have that will help you excel in a career in law enforcement? 3) Within law enforcement, what area of expertise do you see yourself working in and why?
- Statement of Need and Responsibility: Briefly share a personal, life, or family circumstance affecting your need for this scholarship.
- List of Activities for:1) Community Service i.e. civic and church volunteer activities; 2) Extracurricular School Activities i.e. school activities that are not graded; and 3) Work Experience
- Electronic Transcript:
- High School Students: You must enter your guidance officer’s email address into the application at least 5 days prior to the deadline. This will allow your guidance officer to add your transcript to the application prior to the deadline.
- College Students:Must obtain a transcript from the college registrar office and upload as a PDF. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable if they are signed by the registrar’s office.
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Amount: Varies
Learn More: https://www.communitygiving.org/scholarship/brian-klinefelter-family-law-enforcement-scholarships/
