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The Oregon Peace Officers Association Announces The 2013 Academic Scholarship

The goal of the Oregon Peace Officers Association is to provide leadership and service to the law enforcement community in the advancement of the profession, and to the advocate for the safety and security of law enforcement professionals and the citizens of Oregon. The criteria for the scholarship are as follows:

1. The applicant must be a dependent of a current Oregon Peace Officer Association member and a citizen of the United States.

2. Must submit a letter of recommendation from an Oregon law enforcement officer.

3. Must submit a brief one page double spaced essay, outlining the applicant's achievements, career aspirations, and future academic and life goals. The essay must be typed or computer written, signed and dated.

4. Must be either a high school senior, its related equivalent, or currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education within the state of Oregon with 12 or more credits per term, preference will be given to students who are pursuing a career in Criminal Justice.

5. The Scholarship will be based on proof of a 3.0 or better cumulative G.P.A., verified by a certified copy of grade transcript from the applicant's high school or college.

6. If requested, must submit to an oral interview with the Scholarship Committee, at a mutual time and date.

7. Only fully completed applications will be considered, and finalists will be selected from the initial applications. Closing date for applications shall be April 30, 2013. Notification will be made to the recipient(s) by mail from the Oregon Peace Officers Association Secretary, as soon as possible after the selection.

8. Scholarships of $1,000.00 will be awarded to the recipient(s) through the Financial Aid Office of the college designated by the recipient to be used for registration at the college

Please follow one of the links below to apply:

• Fill Out the Online Application.
• Print Out and Mail In the Paper Application

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