Scholarships

Miller/Grier Memorial Scholarship, Reimbursement

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Deadline for Accepting Applications: February 15th
Award Applied To:

Tuition or books for police/fire science programs

Scholarships

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
Scholarships

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 no 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
Scholarships

Disbursement

of Funds:

CIFIA Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 2631
East Peoria, IL 61611-0631

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