How much funding does Sergeant Dominic Vaca Memorial Scholarship provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Sergeant Dominic Vaca Memorial Scholarship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Sergeant Dominic Vaca Memorial Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Target Audience: Current CMC students; Current enrolled students; Current CMC student status.

How often is Sergeant Dominic Vaca Memorial Scholarship offered?

Sergeant Dominic Vaca Memorial Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Sergeant Dominic Vaca Memorial Scholarship

Copper Mountain College Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Criminal Justice

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Target Audience: Current CMC students
Current enrolled students
Current CMC student status

Other requirements

Program Requirement: Must be majoring in Criminal Justice OR Administration of Justice
Academic Requirement: Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
3.0 GPA or higher
Criminal Justice or Administration of Justice major

Overview

Sergeant Dominic Vaca Memorial Scholarship for Criminal Justice

Funder: Copper Mountain College Foundation

Geographic Scope: Copper Mountain College, Joshua Tree, California

Program Description:
The Sergeant Dominic Vaca Memorial Scholarship supports Criminal Justice and Administration of Justice majors at Copper Mountain College. The scholarship was established through memorial donations from the community following the death of Sergeant Dominic Vaca.

Background

Sergeant Dominic Vaca was a 17-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. He was shot and killed following a vehicle pursuit of a motorcycle in May 2021. Memorial donations poured in from fellow officers and friends, and the Foundation established this scholarship fund to help criminal justice students.

Eligibility

Target Audience: Current CMC students
Program Requirement: Must be majoring in Criminal Justice OR Administration of Justice
Academic Requirement: Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
Status: Open to current enrolled students

Award Purpose

Supports criminal justice and administration of justice students pursuing their education at CMC

Contact Information

Criminal Justice Program Contact: jbrakebill@cmccd.edu
Foundation Phone: 760.366.3791 ext. 4200
Foundation Website: www.cmccd.edu/Foundation
Donations: Still accepting memorial donations at https://bit.ly/3AtnGT6

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Obtain Application: Find application on the CMC website
- Location: Foundation section under "What We Fund"
- Available through CMC Foundation office

2. Eligibility Verification: Must verify current enrollment and GPA

3. Submit Application: Complete application and submit by deadline

4. Selection Timeline: Recipients named by September 30 (based on 2021 cycle)