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Samaria Blackwell Scholarship

THE CENTRAL INDIANA POLICE FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Samaria Blackwell Scholarship

Overview: A scholarship program established to support and encourage the next generation of law enforcement officers, particularly those with family connections to law enforcement.

Geographic Scope: Central Indiana

Focus Areas:

  • Support for students pursuing law enforcement careers

  • Law enforcement recruitment and pipeline development

  • Educational advancement for children of law enforcement officers
  • Eligibility:

  • Students with family members in law enforcement (officers, family of officers)

  • High school seniors and current university students

  • Those pursuing law enforcement education and training through programs like Indiana University Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)
  • Program History:

  • First annual program completed in 2022

  • Named in honor of Samaria Blackwell

  • Created with input from Officer Brian Clouse (IMPD)

  • Selection process includes consideration of academic standing and career goals in law enforcement
  • Contact Information:

  • Central Indiana Police Foundation

  • 1525 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203

  • 317-536-1402

  • Website: cipf.foundation
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