Scott A. Flahive Memorial Scholarship Grant

Scott A. Flahive Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 22, 2026

Summary

The Scott A. Flahive Memorial Scholarship, established by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, honors a dedicated law enforcement officer who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. This scholarship supports local high school graduates pursuing degrees in criminal justice or law enforcement, with eligibility based on residency, academic performance, and intent to serve in the field. Applicants must submit transcripts and relevant documentation to be considered for this meaningful opportunity.

Overview

Scholarships Grand Haven Area Community Foundation scholarships are awarded competitively based on criteria set by donors. These criteria could include financial need, the school the applicant is attending, academic achievement, as well as personal or career goals. The Community Foundation has a rigorous internal selection process for each scholarship decision, and each applicant is reviewed in depth, and considered thoroughly. Our scholarship program is simple. You are able to apply once for all foundation scholarships you may be eligible for. Once your application is submitted, you will be eligible for all those for which you meet the requirement. Scott A. Flahive Memorial Scholarship Fund Scott Flahive's dream was to serve his community as a law enforcement officer. After graduating from Grand Haven High School in 1985, he received a degree in criminal justice from Grand Valley State University. Scott worked part time for three summers as a Grand Haven police department foot patrol officer and became a full time Public Safety Officer in May of 1994. On December 13, 1994, Scott was killed in the line of duty by an escapee from the Ottawa County Jail, located in Grand Haven at the time. Scott was only twenty-eight years old. Officer Flahive was lovingly remembered by his family, his community, and his fellow police officers. Scott's family and the Grand Haven Public Safety Department created this fund to assist local high school graduates to pursue studies in the field of law enforcement or criminal justice.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Interest Area: Law Financial Need: ConsiderationHigh School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to an individual residing within the boundaries of the Grand Haven or Spring Lake Public Schools Districts, unless for the sole reason of pursuing studies in the field of law enforcement or criminal justice, in which case the residency requirement must have been satisfied immediately preceding the recipient's pursuit of such studies. Applicant must not be disqualified from ever serving as a police or public safety officer, whether in, and a present intent to pursue, a full-time professional career in law enforcement and/or criminal justice; and must demonstrate an aptitude for study in the field of law enforcement and/or criminal justice, by a satisfactory GPA, work experience, or recommendations.In addition to the application, you’ll have to submit the following documents:A copy of your high school or college transcriptAny additional required documents for specific scholarships (like recommendation letters).Page 1 of the Student Aid Report with your Student Aid Index (SAI) included on the form.