Chris P. Lo Pinto Memorial Scholarship Grant

Chris P. Lo Pinto Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc.
Last Updated: October 21, 2025

Summary

The Chris P. Lo Pinto Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Community Foundation of Mendocino County, offers financial support to high school and college students aspiring to careers in law enforcement or probation. Applicants must be county residents with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate a commitment to community service in relevant fields. This scholarship aims to nurture the next generation of public safety professionals in Mendocino County.

Overview

Community Foundation of Mendocino County The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a county-wide nonprofit organization that administers permanent charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations. Scholarships The Community Foundation of Mendocino County Scholarship program provides scholarship opportunities for local students to help pursue their educational goals and achieve their higher education dreams. The Community Foundation of Mendocino County provides scholarships for all seven regions of the county, as well as for specific academic and professional goals. Chris P. Lo Pinto Memorial Scholarship Created by Chris Lo Pinto to support high school or college students who are interested in careers in law enforcement or probation. Sample careers include police officer, sheriff, probation officer, corrections officer, evidence technician, community outreach officer, game warden, parole officer, public safety dispatcher, bailiff, park ranger, etc.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Location/School: Countywide GPA Requirement: Weighted 2.5 or higher Financial Need: Yes Requirement: Demonstrate through volunteer or extracurricular activities a desire to serve the community in a law enforcement or probation career Special Requirements: Commitment to work in the Mendocino County after graduation