Florida Sheriffs Association Scholarships for Children of Law Enforcement

Geographic Scope: Florida (all 67 counties with Sheriffs' Offices)

Focus Areas: Law enforcement, corrections, criminal justice education

Overview:
Every year, the Florida Sheriffs Association awards multiple scholarships to hardworking students studying for a career in law enforcement, corrections, or another field of criminal justice. Recipients are sons and daughters of employees working full-time at one of Florida's 67 Sheriffs' Offices.

Eligibility:

• Must be the son or daughter of a full-time employee at a Florida Sheriff's Office
• Must be enrolled in or applying to a college/university
• Must be studying law enforcement, corrections, criminal justice, or related field
• Academic standing and community involvement considered

What They Fund:

• Tuition/education costs at accredited colleges and universities
• Degree programs: AA, AS, bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, forensic science, pre-law, criminology, homeland security, emergency management, etc.

Application Requirements:

• Five-page application
• Essay on "The Role Integrity Plays throughout the Career of a Law Enforcement or Corrections Deputy"
• Applications and essays reviewed by FSA committee
• Committee selects recipients based on merit

Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient (plus additional $1,000 scholarship available through Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches)

Sample Recipients (2011-2012): Recipients have attended University of North Florida, Florida State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Pasco-Hernando Community College, St. Johns River State College, Florida Atlantic University, Daytona State College, State College of Florida, Ave Maria University, Seminole State College, University of West Florida, College of Central Florida, and others.

Background:
The organization includes the 67 Sheriffs of Florida, approximately 3,500 business leaders, and 70,000 citizens. Funds for these scholarships are donated from generous members of the FSA.

Contact Information:

• Phone: (800) 877-2168
• Address: 2617 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Website: flsheriffs.org

Application Process

1. Submit Application Materials:
   • Complete five-page application form
   • Write essay on "The Role Integrity Plays throughout the Career of a Law Enforcement or Corrections Deputy"
2. Review:
   • Applications and essays reviewed by Florida Sheriffs Association committee
   • Committee selects recipients based on merit
3. Selection:
   • Committee of FSA representatives evaluates applications
   • Recipients announced annually (typically July-June timeframe based on historical announcements)
4. Award:
   • $1,000 scholarship awarded to each selected recipient
   • Additional $1,000 available through Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches program

Required Materials:

• Five-page application
• Essay response
• Evidence of parent/guardian employment with Florida Sheriff's Office
• Academic records

Note: Specific application portal/URL not provided in available materials. Contact FSA directly for current application details and submission method.