Gus Downing Retail Loss Prevention & Safety Scholarship
A career is retail Loss Prevention (LP) & Safety is more than just a job – it is a chance to make a real difference. Whether it’s developing policies and procedures to protect the financial integrity of a company, keeping people safe, or collaborating with law enforcement to prevent crimes – this field offers rewarding opportunities.
LP and Safety professionals play an important role in protecting businesses, safeguarding customer privacy, and ensuring public well-being. From apprehending shoplifters to implementing effective inventory control procedures, the career paths in this field are diverse and impactful.
We believe in supporting those who are committed to creating safer workplaces, protecting communities, and making a positive impact in the retail industry and beyond. We’re proud to support the next generation of LP & Security leaders with The Gus Downing Retail Loss Prevention & Safety Scholarship.
If you are a student pursuing a degree in. criminal justice, law enforcement, or retail Loss Prevention and Safety, then this is your opportunity to receive financial assistance to help achieve your goals.
To apply, please share about your academic achievements, career goals, community involvement, your financial need, and why you deserve this scholarship.
We’d love to hear your story! In your application, tell us about:
- Your academic achievements – What have you accomplished so far in your educational journey?
- Your career goals – What inspires you to pursue this path, and where do you see yourself making a difference?
- Your community involvement – How have you given back to others or your community?
- Your financial need – Why would this scholarship make a difference for you?
- Why you deserve this scholarship – What sets you apart and drives your passion for this field?
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The application deadline is Aug 4, 2025. Winners will be announced on Sep 4, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 4, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.