National Black Police Association
Scholarship Name: Alfonso Deal Scholarship Award
Description: The National Black Police Association offers an annual award to one outstanding high school senior who is committed to improving the criminal justice system through post-secondary education. Eligible high school seniors should be planning to attend a two-year college or university to pursue a degree in criminal justice or law enforcement. The National Black Police Association prides itself on encouraging community involvement, so applicants with community service and volunteer experience will be more competitive for the scholarship award. Students should already be accepted to a criminal justice program to be eligible for the Alfonso Deal Scholarship Award.
Award: Varies
Awards per Year: 1
Award is Open to: High School Seniors
Major/Field of Study: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
How to Apply/Contact: You can download the application for the National Black Police Association Alfonso Deal Scholarship at the National Black Police Association website.
See Also: Criminal Justice Scholarships, Scholarships for Community College, Scholarships for African-Americans
National Technical Investigators’ Association
Scholarship Name: Captain James J. Regan Memorial Scholarship
Description: Named for the association’s founder, James J. Regan, the National Technical Investigators’ association offers two scholarships to aspiring criminal justice experts, who plan on focusing on the technical aspects of law enforcement. The awards are given on the basis of merit; students should not only have an great academic record, but should be active in junior police or related activities. The scholarship committee will be particularly interested in why you are interested in technical assistance (you’ll need to write a 250-word essay about it), as well as your leadership ability and potential. You will also need letters of recommendation from and adviser or supervisor to submit with the application.
Award: $500
Awards per Year: 2
Award is Open to: High School Students, Undergraduate Students
Major/Field of Study: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
How to Apply/Contact: The application for the James J. Regan Scholarship is available at the Learning for Life website. You can find out more about the National Technical Investigator’s Association at their website.
See Also: Criminal Justice Scholarships, Scholarships for Community College
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