California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program

California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program

Purpose: Assist survivors of California peace officers killed in the line of duty by offering educational scholarships to help them reach their educational goals.

Geographic Scope: California

Focus Areas: Educational expenses for survivors of fallen peace officers

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

Survivors of a California peace officer killed in the line of duty and enrolled on the California Peace Officers' Memorial Monument in Sacramento

Eligible survivors include: spouses, children, stepchildren, and adopted children

Enrolled in an accredited trade school, college, or graduate program for the semester/quarter/term of application (minimum half-time basis)

Carrying a minimum of 6 units per semester or 8 units per quarter

Maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0

Subject to maximum of six (6) total scholarship awards in lifetime

Award Categories

• Accredited Trade Schools: Up to $5,000 per year
• Accredited Two-Year College: Up to $5,000 per year
• Accredited Four-Year College: Up to $5,000 per year
• Accredited Graduate Programs: Up to $5,000 per year

Eligible Expenses

• Tuition and registration fees
• Books, computers, computer programs, and course incidentals
• Living expenses (room, board, meals, transportation) directly related to attendance
• Other expenses directly related to institution attendance

Important: Funds must be used in the calendar year for which they were approved. Any unused portion must be returned to CPOMF.

Selection Criteria

• Academic achievement
• Financial need
• School activities
• Community service
• Non-discriminatory: Approval will not be based on sex, age, race, creed, national origin, religious preference, or field of endeavor

Contact Information

Proof of Enrollment and Transcripts: mmendoza@camemorial.org

General Inquiries: California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation, 640 Bercut Drive, Sacramento, CA 95811