Richard Lis Memorial Scholarship
Funding Amount
$1,000 per award (20 scholarships available)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Richard Lis Memorial Scholarship
Funder: Chicago Lodge #7 of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
Overview: Annual scholarship drawing honoring the late State Lodge President Richard Lis, who made significant contributions to the community and law enforcement.
Award Details:
Eligibility:
Geographic Scope: Chicago area (FOP Lodge #7 members and their families)
Focus Areas: General educational support for pursuing higher education
Selection Process:
Contact Information:
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 actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 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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