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The Top Law Enforcement Scholarships with 2025 Deadlines

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Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Antonie Bernard Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Chris Thomas
Amount
$1,100
Deadline
Nov 07, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Antonie “Tony” Bernard Thomas by supporting a student who is pursuing higher education.
Funded by
Chris Thomas
Amount
$1,100
Deadline
Nov 07, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Antonie “Tony” Bernard Thomas by supporting a student who is pursuing higher education.
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Background: Military service member, police officer, or family of military or police
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Hector Javier Palacios Law Enforcement Scholarship
Funded by
Doris Fay
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Only 5 days left!
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Hector Javier Palacios by supporting students who plan to spend their careers giving back through law enforcement.
Funded by
Doris Fay
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Only 5 days left!
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Hector Javier Palacios by supporting students who plan to spend their careers giving back through law enforcement.
Location: TX
Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate, or undergraduate student
Field of Study: Law enforcement
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Dr. Tien Vo Federal Agents To-Be and Public Service Scholarship
Funded by
Tien Vo
Amount
$500
Deadline
Oct 10, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to support students who aspire to become federal agents or public servants in order to strengthen their communities.
Funded by
Tien Vo
Amount
$500
Deadline
Oct 10, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to support students who aspire to become federal agents or public servants in order to strengthen their communities.
Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
Desired Career: Federal agency or related to the administration of justice, criminal justice, homeland security, border patrol, or public service
3
Catrina Celestine Aquilino Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Jeanne Aquilino
Amount
$500
Deadline
Oct 11, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.
Funded by
Jeanne Aquilino
Amount
$500
Deadline
Oct 11, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Background: First-generation student
Citizenship Status: US Citizen
Field of Interest: Law and/or medicine or healthcare
4
Patrick Roberts Scholarship for Aspiring Criminal Justice Professionals
Funded by
Patrick Roberts
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Oct 24, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to encourage and empower students to uphold the rule of law, advocate for the underrepresented, and contribute fiercely to the betterment of society through criminal justice.
Funded by
Patrick Roberts
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Oct 24, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to encourage and empower students to uphold the rule of law, advocate for the underrepresented, and contribute fiercely to the betterment of society through criminal justice.
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
Field of Study: Career related to law or criminal justice (law enforcement, pre-law, paralegal, etc. as long as the focus is on criminal justice)
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Augustin Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Michael Diorato
Amount
$500
Deadline
Oct 25, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to pursue higher education in order to become police officers.
Funded by
Michael Diorato
Amount
$500
Deadline
Oct 25, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to pursue higher education in order to become police officers.
Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
Field of Study: Law enforcement
6
Bill E. Wood Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
The Wood Family
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Bill E. Wood and the love he spread by supporting students as they pursue their dreams.
Funded by
The Wood Family
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Bill E. Wood and the love he spread by supporting students as they pursue their dreams.
Field of Study: Civil service or ministry
State: Arkansas
7
Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship
Funded by
Gray Hughes Investigates
Amount
$6,000
Deadline
Jan 19, 2026
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.
Funded by
Gray Hughes Investigates
Amount
$6,000
Deadline
Jan 19, 2026
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.
Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
Field of Study: Forensic science or criminal justice
8
Darran Cherep Remembrance Scholarship
Funded by
Melinda Demeo-Cherep
Amount
$500
Deadline
Feb 07, 2026
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Darran Cherep by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing careers in law enforcement.
Funded by
Melinda Demeo-Cherep
Amount
$500
Deadline
Feb 07, 2026
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Darran Cherep by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing careers in law enforcement.
Education Level: High school student
Field of Study: Pursuing a career as a police officer or law enforcement officer
9
A Heroes Family Scholarship
Funded by
First Responders Family Foundation
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Mar 30, 2026
Education Level
Any
As one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.
Funded by
First Responders Family Foundation
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Mar 30, 2026
Education Level
Any
As one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.
Education Level: High school senior or above
Background: Lost a parent/guardian or spouse in the line of duty including those in law-enforcement, fire, or military
10
Gregory A. DeCanio Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
John & Ilia Walsh
Amount
$10,900
Deadline
Aug 15, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship supports students who are pursuing careers in the emergency services.
Funded by
John & Ilia Walsh
Amount
$10,900
Deadline
Aug 15, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship supports students who are pursuing careers in the emergency services.
Field of Interest: Emergency services, Public Safety, Healthcare, Social work, or another community-baed service field
State: New York
Scholarship is in review
11
Gus Downing Retail Loss Prevention & Safety Scholarship
Funded by
Calibration Group, Inc.
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Aug 04, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of safety.
Funded by
Calibration Group, Inc.
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Aug 04, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of safety.
Field of Study: Criminal justice or retail loss prevention and safety
Scholarship is in review
12
Advocates and Allies in Law Scholarship
Funded by
Jennifer Kukucka
Amount
$531
Deadline
Jul 01, 2021
Education Level
Any
This scholarship will be given to one undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in pre-law, political science, or related major.
Funded by
Jennifer Kukucka
Amount
$531
Deadline
Jul 01, 2021
Education Level
Any
This scholarship will be given to one undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in pre-law, political science, or related major.
Desired Major: Pre-law, political science, or a related field
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
13
Phillip Robinson Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Max Robinson
Amount
$8,180
Deadline
Mar 01, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Phillip Robinson by supporting law students who have financial need.
Funded by
Max Robinson
Amount
$8,180
Deadline
Mar 01, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Phillip Robinson by supporting law students who have financial need.
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student, currently in law school or actively applying
Background: Low-income
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
14
Carole Willis Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship
Funded by
Charles Willis
Amount
$2,270
Deadline
May 01, 2024
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to spend their careers addressing criminal justice and improving the system.
Funded by
Charles Willis
Amount
$2,270
Deadline
May 01, 2024
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to spend their careers addressing criminal justice and improving the system.
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Identity: Underrepresented minority
Major: Criminal justice or law
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
15
James E. Simonetti Memorial Scholarship Fund
Funded by
Simonetti
Amount
$4,500
Deadline
Jul 31, 2022
Education Level
Any
This scholarship will support undergraduate criminal justice students studying at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Funded by
Simonetti
Amount
$4,500
Deadline
Jul 31, 2022
Education Level
Any
This scholarship will support undergraduate criminal justice students studying at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Education Level: Undergraduate
School: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Major: Criminal justice or law enforcement
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
16
Thomas J. Kilcullen Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Erin Wells
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
May 20, 2022
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor Thomas J. Kilcullen’s life by supporting a criminal justice or social work student who demonstrates leadership, kindness, and respect for all.
Funded by
Erin Wells
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
May 20, 2022
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor Thomas J. Kilcullen’s life by supporting a criminal justice or social work student who demonstrates leadership, kindness, and respect for all.
State: NY
Field of Interest: Criminal justice, social work, or a similar field
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
17
Tina and Danny Rodriguez Scholarship
Funded by
Randell Wittenberg
Amount
$523
Deadline
Feb 01, 2022
Education Level
Any
In memory of Tina and Danny Rodriguez, this scholarship will support one student who is looking to pursue a career in law enforcement, fire safety, EMS, or 911 services and whose goal it is to serve the public through their work.
Funded by
Randell Wittenberg
Amount
$523
Deadline
Feb 01, 2022
Education Level
Any
In memory of Tina and Danny Rodriguez, this scholarship will support one student who is looking to pursue a career in law enforcement, fire safety, EMS, or 911 services and whose goal it is to serve the public through their work.
Desired Degree: Law Enforcement, Fire Safety, EMS, 911 Services
Location: Illinois
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
18
Jaxon Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Win4Jax
Amount
$650
Deadline
Oct 01, 2022
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor Jaxon Hunter by supporting survivors of childhood violent crime or their immediate family members.
Funded by
Win4Jax
Amount
$650
Deadline
Oct 01, 2022
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor Jaxon Hunter by supporting survivors of childhood violent crime or their immediate family members.
Background: Child victim of a violent crime or the immediate family member of someone who was
Fields of Interest: Law or criminal justice
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
19
Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship
Funded by
Johnnie M. Parris Foundation
Amount
$760
Deadline
Nov 01, 2023
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Johnnie M. Parris by supporting African American students who are pursuing degrees in public service or related fields.
Funded by
Johnnie M. Parris Foundation
Amount
$760
Deadline
Nov 01, 2023
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Johnnie M. Parris by supporting African American students who are pursuing degrees in public service or related fields.
Field of Study: Education, Political Science, Social Justice, Law
State: FL
GPA: 2.5
Ethnicity: African American
Education Level: Undergraduates
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
20
Jesus Perez Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Julissa Perez
Amount
$625
Deadline
May 01, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor Jesus Perez and other individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to empower future generations by supporting Puerto Rican students pursuing careers in law.
Funded by
Julissa Perez
Amount
$625
Deadline
May 01, 2025
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor Jesus Perez and other individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to empower future generations by supporting Puerto Rican students pursuing careers in law.
Education Level: High School, undergraduate or graduate student
Background: First-generation college student
Identity: Puerto Rican
Field of Study: Law
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
21
Proff Law Juvenile & Restorative Justice Scholarship
Funded by
Hannah Seigel Proff
Amount
$1,500
Deadline
Apr 30, 2020
Education Level
Any
This scholarship will be awarded to a law student spending their summer working at a non-profit organization, doing juvenile justice or restorative justice work.
Funded by
Hannah Seigel Proff
Amount
$1,500
Deadline
Apr 30, 2020
Education Level
Any
This scholarship will be awarded to a law student spending their summer working at a non-profit organization, doing juvenile justice or restorative justice work.
Law School Year: Rising 2L or 3L
Employment: Upcoming summer internship at non-profit or government agency
Field: Juvenile justice or restorative justice
Aid: < $5,000 in expected summer funding
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
22
Iscoe Law Firm High School Essay Scholarship
Funded by
Iscoe Law Firm, PLLC
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Dec 31, 2021
Education Level
Any
This scholarship exists to allow students the opportunity to showcase their knowledge in a 1,000 word essay.
Funded by
Iscoe Law Firm, PLLC
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Dec 31, 2021
Education Level
Any
This scholarship exists to allow students the opportunity to showcase their knowledge in a 1,000 word essay.
All students are eligible
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
23
Advancing Social Justice for Asians Scholarship
Funded by
International Chinese Fine Arts Council
Amount
$500
Deadline
Apr 10, 2022
Education Level
Any
This scholarship will support graduate or advanced degree students who are committed to social justice for Asians.
Funded by
International Chinese Fine Arts Council
Amount
$500
Deadline
Apr 10, 2022
Education Level
Any
This scholarship will support graduate or advanced degree students who are committed to social justice for Asians.
All students are eligible
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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Forever Sisters - Olivia Jansen Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Kurtzman
Amount
$1,500
Deadline
Aug 01, 2022
Education Level
Any
This scholarship will support students who are planning to pursue a career in helping abused children.
Funded by
Kurtzman
Amount
$1,500
Deadline
Aug 01, 2022
Education Level
Any
This scholarship will support students who are planning to pursue a career in helping abused children.
Education Level: High school
Career Plan: Helping abused children
Education Level: Undergraduate
Education Level: Graduate
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
25
Captain Clay Layne Memorial C.O.L.E Scholarship
Funded by
Ella & Melissa Collins
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Apr 01, 2023
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Captain Clay Layne by supporting the children of law enforcement as they pursue their college degrees.
Funded by
Ella & Melissa Collins
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Apr 01, 2023
Education Level
Any
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Captain Clay Layne by supporting the children of law enforcement as they pursue their college degrees.
Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
State: Indiana
Family: Child of a law enforcement officer
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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J.R. McMasters Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Breanna McMasters
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Apr 12, 2023
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor John Robert McMasters and his parents by supporting high school seniors interested in pursuing Law Enforcement.
Funded by
Breanna McMasters
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Apr 12, 2023
Education Level
Any
This scholarship aims to honor John Robert McMasters and his parents by supporting high school seniors interested in pursuing Law Enforcement.
Education Level: High school senior
GPA: 3.4
Desired Degree: Law Enforcement
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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The Top Law Enforcement Scholarships with 2025 Deadlines

Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Antonie Bernard Thomas Memorial Scholarship

Hector Javier Palacios Law Enforcement Scholarship

Dr. Tien Vo Federal Agents To-Be and Public Service Scholarship

Catrina Celestine Aquilino Memorial Scholarship

Patrick Roberts Scholarship for Aspiring Criminal Justice Professionals

Augustin Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship

Bill E. Wood Memorial Scholarship

Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship

Darran Cherep Remembrance Scholarship

A Heroes Family Scholarship

Gregory A. DeCanio Memorial Scholarship

Gus Downing Retail Loss Prevention & Safety Scholarship

Advocates and Allies in Law Scholarship

Phillip Robinson Memorial Scholarship

Carole Willis Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship

James E. Simonetti Memorial Scholarship Fund

Thomas J. Kilcullen Memorial Scholarship

Tina and Danny Rodriguez Scholarship

Jaxon Hunter Memorial Scholarship

Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship

Jesus Perez Memorial Scholarship

Proff Law Juvenile & Restorative Justice Scholarship

Iscoe Law Firm High School Essay Scholarship

Advancing Social Justice for Asians Scholarship

Forever Sisters - Olivia Jansen Memorial Scholarship

Captain Clay Layne Memorial C.O.L.E Scholarship

J.R. McMasters Memorial Scholarship