Scholarships for Women in Federal Law Enforcement

W.I.F.L.E.

• The mission of Women in Federal Law Enforcement (W.I.F.L.E.) is to promote and further gender equity within law enforcement agencies. W.I.F.L.E. seeks to: help agencies recruit and retain female officers; identify and improve barriers to hiring and promoting women; create viable career options for women in law enforcement; and research, educate, and train law enforcement agencies on female related issues in law enforcement. For members, W.I.F.L.E. offers one $1,500 scholarship each year. In addition, the recipient will receive an additional automatic $1,500 the following year.

  WIFLE
  PMB-204 Suite 102
  2200 Wilson Blvd.
  Arlington, VA 22201
  (877) 850-8302
  wifle.org

F.L.E.O.A.

• The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (F.L.E.O.A.) has a scholarship program. The program is available to high school children of current, retired, or deceased federal law enforcement officers. Applications are judged by a panel of three comprised of two Board of Directors and a non-board member. Special priority is given to children of officers disabled or killed in the line of duty. In addition, hardship cases may receive special attention by the selection committee. All applications are ranked and scholarships will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants first.

  FLEOA
  P.O. Box 326
  Lewisberry, PA 17339
  (717) 938-2300
  fleoa.org

C.O.P.S.

• Concerns of Police Survivors provide scholarship to children of police officers killed in the line of duty. Those seeking a post secondary education are eligible although scholarship can't be applied to graduate work. In addition if part of your survivor benefit includes a tuition-free education you aren't eligible for these scholarships. C.O.P.S. awards scholarships three times a year: fall/winter term; winter/spring term; summer term. Awarded scholarships are paid directly to the education institution and can be used for tuition, text books, and any associated fees. Unused scholarship money is returned to C.O.P.S.

  C.O.P.S.
  P.O. Box 3199 - 3096 S.
  State Highway 5
  Camdenton, MO 65020
  (573)346-4911
  nationalcops.org

Police Corps

• Police Corps is a federal scholarship program which seeks to reduce crime by hiring more skilled law enforcement officers. Recipients must complete their law enforcement training, finish the Police Corps training, and serve in an at risk community for at least four years. Scholarship money can be used for tuition, room and board, fees, and text books.

  Police Corps
  11140 Zealand Avenue North
  Champlin, Minnesota 55316
  (800) 968-9114
  policecorps.com