Montana Sheriffs & Peace Officers Association Scholarships

Deadline Date: 04-15-2025

Eligibility requirements are as follows:
1. High school graduate or successful GED completion.

2. Must be able to meet basic peace officer eligibility requirements as established by Montana statute and the Montana Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (MCA 7-32-303) (23.13.2 – POST Certification).

3. Must have a high school grade point average of at least 2.5 and preferably plans to be enrolled as a full-time student in a Montana based college or university that offers a minimum AA degree in the Criminal Justice Field.  OR must have a current college/university grade point average of at least 2.5 and be pursuing a degree in the Criminal Justice Field.

4. High School students applying for the fall scholarship must submit proof on enrollment intentions in a university or college.  College Students must submit proof of enrollment at his/her current university or college.

5. When applying for a scholarship, please include the following:

• Letter requesting consideration as an applicant.
• Current High School transcript OR Current College/University Transcript.
• Personal resume including references.
• Outline of career goals.
• Recent Photograph.
• Statement of how you are currently financing your college education.
• Letter from high school or college advisor verifying your academic abilities and attesting to the fact you are enrolled in or have applied for a criminal justice degree program.

Applications are available from Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.