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Sheryl A. Horak Law Enforcement Explorer Memorial Scholarship

Sheryl A. Horak Law Enforcement Explorer Memorial Scholarship

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$1,000

Application Deadline:

31/03/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Sheryl A. Horak Law Enforcement Explorer Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the National Law Enforcement Exploring Committee. The scholarship is designed to honor the memory of Sheryl A. Horak, a police officer who was killed in the line of duty in 1988, and to support the educational aspirations of young people who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

The scholarship provides up to $1,000 per year and is renewable for up to four years. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation.

Eligibility Criteria For Sheryl A. Horak Law Enforcement Explorer Memorial Scholarship

The Sheryl A. Horak Law Enforcement Explorer Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the National Law Enforcement Exploring Committee. The scholarship is designed to support and recognize Law Enforcement Explorers who are pursuing a career in law enforcement.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a current Law Enforcement Explorer with a law enforcement agency participating in the Law Enforcement Exploring Program.
  • Be at least 18 years old by September 1st of the current year.
  • Have completed at least one year in the Law Enforcement Explorer Program and have attained the Explorer’s First Class rank.
  • Be planning to pursue a career in law enforcement at the local, state, or federal level.
  • Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university, vocational or trade school, or police academy.
  • To apply, students must submit a completed application form, transcripts, a personal statement, and a letter of recommendation from a law enforcement officer or supervisor.

The deadline for the Sheryl A. Horak Law Enforcement Explorer Memorial Scholarship typically falls in early April each year, and winners are announced in May. For more information on the scholarship and how to apply, visit the National Law Enforcement Exploring Committee website.

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