C.O.P.S. Arizona Survivor Scholarship Program

Fact (page-stated, copsarizona.org/scholarship-program): C.O.P.S. Arizona provides educational scholarships to eligible surviving spouses, children and stepchildren of officers lost in the line of duty, covering undergraduate, graduate, trade or vocational education. Award amount: up to $1,000 per semester, with a lifetime maximum of $8,000, subject to available funds. Applicants must be enrolled full time and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA; must reside in Arizona, be members of C.O.P.S. Arizona and be listed in the National C.O.P.S. database. Deadlines: Fall semester applications open April 1 and close June 1; Winter/Spring applications open August 1 and close October 15. Required materials: transcripts from the last two years (or GED documentation), two signed letters of recommendation from non-relatives who have known the applicant at least two years, a 500-1,000 word personal essay, Arizona proof of residency, current photo(s), and proof of enrollment or acceptance.