Monroe Justice and Equality Memorial Scholarship
It is extremely important to encourage and support diverse voices throughout the American legal and criminal justice systems. This scholarship will help support the fight for balance in justice and racial equality in the American legal and criminal justice systems while giving a voice to systemically marginalized groups. The Monroe Justice and Equality Memorial Scholarship will support high school seniors wishing to pursue higher education and be the moral and ethical difference.
High school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply. They must be accepted to a college, university, or community college. Preference will be given to students pursuing legal studies or a career in criminal justice. African Americans are encouraged to apply.
To apply, write an essay about how law enforcement agencies can help improve their relationships with the African American population. Applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation from their school faculty or administration.
How can law enforcement agencies improve relationships with the African American population in the United States? Along with your essay, include a letter of recommendation from an educator or administrator.
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The application deadline is Apr 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2024.
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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 May 1, 2024. 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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