| Award Applied To: |
Tuition or books for police/fire science programs |
| Eligibility Criteria: |
- Minimum GPA 2.5
- Enrollment status - full or part time
- High school/GED certification and/or college transcripts required
- Subject to background check
- Applicant must be enrolled in or prove intent to enroll in the next
academic year of a two or four year accredited school offering police or fire science related courses
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| Basic Requirements: |
- Recipient must be an active member or recommended by an active member in good standing in CIFIA
- Letter of reference - from recipient's agency administrator
- Two (2) letters of character reference (excluding active member's recommendation)
- Original essay of not less than 150 words from recipient providing background information and career
goals which specifically detail the educational plans in the field of fire investigation
- 100 word letter of recommendation from sponsoring member
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| Disbursement of Funds: |
- Tuition reimbursement subject to proof of successful completion of course
- Textbook reimbursement with receipt. Book becomes property of recipient.
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| Return Application To: |
CIFIA Scholarship Committee
P O Box 2631
East Peoria, IL 61611-0631
Please mark envelope "CONFIDENTIAL"
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