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Richard Lis Memorial Scholarship

Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge No 7

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,000 per award (20 scholarships available)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Dedicated students looking for financial assistance for higher education

Other requirements

  • Must be pursuing higher education at the time of award
  • Geographic Scope: Chicago area (FOP Lodge #7 members and their families)
  • Focus Areas: General educational support for pursuing higher education

Overview

Annual scholarship drawing honoring the late State Lodge President Richard Lis, who made significant contributions to the community and law enforcement.

Award Details:

  • Number of awards: 20 scholarships annually
  • Award amount: $1,000 per scholarship
  • Additional selections: 5 additional names drawn as backup winners in case primary recipients are not in college or decide not to continue education

Eligibility:

  • Dedicated students looking for financial assistance for higher education
  • Must be pursuing higher education at the time of award

Geographic Scope: Chicago area (FOP Lodge #7 members and their families)

Focus Areas: General educational support for pursuing higher education

Selection Process:

  • Drawing held at General Meeting on November 15 (as noted in 2023 announcement)
  • Application-based selection through random drawing

Contact Information:

  • FOP, Chicago Lodge #7
  • 1412 West Washington Boulevard
  • Chicago, IL 60607-1821
  • Attention: Scholarship Committee
  • Phone: (312) 733-7776

Application Method: Mail application via police mail or U.S. Post

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Download the scholarship application form from the FOP website
  2. Complete the application form in full
  3. Mail your completed application to:
    • FOP, Chicago Lodge #7
    • 1412 West Washington Boulevard
    • Chicago, IL 60607-1821
    • Attention: Scholarship Committee
  4. Use either police mail or U.S. Post for submission
  5. Submit before the deadline to be considered

Note: Specific application deadline date not provided in source material; applicants should contact the Scholarship Committee for exact deadline information.

What Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge No 7 actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
3
Total given
$53K
Median grant
$16K
Range
$12K–$25K
  • By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Palos Heights, IL.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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