Programs: Scholarships

In keeping with our mission to promote equality and professionalism in law enforcement, the LPOANJ maintains two programs designed to provide financial assistance to lower income and underprivileged members of the community who seek to pursue a career in law enforcement.

• Academic Scholarship
  The academic scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students seeking undergraduate degrees, regardless of the chosen major. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1,000.00 in August of the year the application was made, prior to the start of the fall semester.
• Alternate Route Program Scholarship
  We seek to sponsor qualified individuals to attend Alternate Route Programs offered by participating police academies. This award provides full or partial tuition for police academy attendance. Depending upon the availability of funds, a candidate may also qualify for a stipend. The amount of the stipend, if any, shall be determined by the LPOANJ’s executive board.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, accomplishments, financial need, community involvement, participation in school, and contributions to the community. The number of scholarships available will be contingent upon the revenue generated during our fundraising activities. These programs are open to all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, religion, age or sexual orientation. All applications are due July 1st.

Download our Scholarship Application form 

Application Process

Applicants must submit a completed application in conjunction with the following documents:

• official high school transcript and/or transcripts from any colleges/universities the applicant has attended
• a letter of recommendation from a teacher/professor who can expand on the applicant’s academic accomplishments
• a letter of recommendation from a community member or law enforcement officer who is familiar with the applicant’s community involvement
• proof of acceptance from an accredited college/university or police academy
• an essay (max. 250 words) addressing achievements, career goals, community work, leadership skills, financial need and any special circumstances that warrant consideration

Selection Criteria

Scholarships are decided based on the following criteria:

• educational accomplishments (a GPA of 2.5 or higher)
• financial need (based on income tax return for previous tax year and family size)
• community involvement and leadership skills
• the quality/strength of the submitted essay

These scholarship opportunities would not be possible without the generosity of our corporate and private sponsors. On behalf of the LPOANJ and members of our community, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support.