OACP Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Each year, the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police (OACP) provides $1000 college scholarships to students who plan to enter a law enforcement or other criminal justice career. The OACP is committed to promoting professionalism and we value the presence and contributions of educated men and women in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. To further our commitment, the OACP provides competitive college scholarships for qualifying students. The following information will help you determine if you qualify for scholarship consideration and will help you understand the application process. Each year, the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police (OACP) provides $1000 college scholarships to students who plan to enter a law enforcement or other criminal justice career. The OACP is committed to promoting professionalism and we value the presence and contributions of educated men and women in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. To further our commitment, the OACP provides competitive college scholarships for qualifying students. The following information will help you determine if you qualify for scholarship consideration and will help you understand the application process. 1. Have you completed at least 36 college credit hours or 30 semester hours? In lieu of 36 college credit hours have you logged at least 240 hours of service over the last year as a cadet, explorer, or reserve police officer? 2. Have you maintained a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5? 3. Do you plan to enter a law enforcement or other criminal justice career? Preference will be given to immediate family members of an Oregon Police Officer killed or disabled in the line of duty, as well as dependents of OACP members.

Eligibility Requirements

• 2.5 Minimum GPA
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required

How To Apply