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Phoenix Police Cadet Scholarship

PHOENIX LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION

Foundation Annual Grants for First Responders

Funding Amount

$1,000 ($500 per semester)

Deadline

May 1, 2026

23 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Phoenix Police Cadet Scholarship

Funder: 906 Foundation (PLEA & 906 Foundation)

Program Purpose: Merit-based scholarship for Phoenix Police Cadets pursuing careers in law enforcement or first responder fields.

Award Details:

  • Two (2) $1,000 scholarships available

  • $500 awarded per semester

  • Multi-year scholarship: once awarded, recipients need not reapply in future years if maintaining eligibility
    • Eligibility Requirements

    • Must be a Phoenix Police Cadet
    • Must meet or exceed Phoenix Police Cadet policy
    • Must be a graduate of the cadet academy
    • Must be a high school senior OR attending college/university
    • Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA (verified through official transcripts)
    • Must be pursuing a career with intent of future employment in law enforcement/first responder area
    • NOT required to be enrolled in a criminal justice degree program
    • Must be enrolled as a full-time student

      Continued Eligibility

    • Each school year requires official transcripts proving 3.0 GPA and full-time student status
    • Enrollment verification form must be provided to 906 Foundation between semesters

    Geographic Scope

    Phoenix, Arizona

    Contact Information

    906 Foundation Attn: Phoenix Police Cadet Scholarship 1102 W Adams St Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: 602.246.7869 Email: info@906foundation.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Important Note: Cadets not following the application process and/or submitting incomplete information will not be considered.

    Required Materials

    1. Complete application form 2. Recommendation letter from the Post Lead Advisor 3. Current resume 4. Official high school/college transcripts 5. 300-word essay on the topic: "How the Cadet program prepared me for a career as a first responder"

      Submission Instructions

    • Applications, resume, and essay must be submitted in person
    • Submit to: 906 Foundation, Attn: Phoenix Police Cadet Scholarship, 1102 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
    • Submit during business hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

      Deadline

    • May 1st (must be received by end of business hours)
    • Original application must be submitted with all required support material

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    first-responders

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