WISCONSIN STATE LODGE
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
2012 Law Enforcement Memorial Scholarship
The Wisconsin State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police
would like to recognize all of the Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Wisconsin
who have made the Ultimate Sacrifice.
In appreciation of all of these men and women who have gone before us,
the Wisconsin State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police
is proud to offer a scholarship in their memory.
The Awards
The Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge is committed to the advancement of the Law Enforcement Profession, and in will award the following scholarships in 2012:
1) $1000.00 for any Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police Member
2) $1000.00 for any Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police Member or FOP Family Member
3) $1000.00 for any individual pursuing a career in Law Enforcement
Who Is Eligible
Scholarship #1: Any individual who is a Member in Good Standing of any Subordinate Lodge recognized by the Wisconsin State Lodge FOP.
Scholarship #2: Any individual who is a Member in Good Standing of any Subordinate Lodge recognized by the Wisconsin State Lodge FOP, or any family member thereof.
Scholarship #3: Any individual who is a resident of Wisconsin, and who is or will be pursuing a degree in the Criminal Justice Field in the 2012-2013 school year.
The school of choice must be an accredited program. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their academic record, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and personal essay (see below).
Application Process
Applicants should complete the application, sign, and submit a letter of acceptance or proof of attendance at an accredited school. Applicants should also supply one letter of recommendation, along with a minimum of 250-word essay on “What significance I place on serving my community, and advancing the law enforcement profession”. Applicants should also submit a photograph with their application.
Applications that are incomplete will not be considered for the awards
Deadline
The application is due no later than May 1st, 2012.
Applications will be reviewed and the recipients will be selected by May 6th, 2012.
Send completed application to:
D. Beltt - 2nd Vice President
FOP Scholarship Program Chair
PO Box 1077
Superior, WI 54880
