SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Oregon State Sheriff's Association (OSSA) is accepting applications for a $2,000 scholarship, awarded annually to qualified Oregon high school seniors or current college students who intend to pursue an education at a community college or a four-year college/university with a career in a law enforcement field of study.
Applications must be received on or before April 1. All entries will be acknowledged. Selection of recipients will be made by the OSSA Scholarship Committee. This is usually done by review of the items submitted; however, a finalist could be asked to interview with the Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be notified by May 1. The financial award will be paid to the college or university by August 15.
TO QUALIFY, EACH CANDIDATE MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING BY APRIL 1:
NOTE: Please submit all attachments in one combined PDF file.
- The OSSA Scholarship Application Form
- An original essay, not to exceed three pages handwritten or typed on the topic:
"What challenges do you see in the field of law enforcement, and what are your views on meeting these challenges?" - SAT and/or ACT scores (if required by your school - submit notice from your school if not required)
- High school or college transcripts
- Letter of Acceptance to a community college or a four-year college/university (high school seniors only)
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE SELECTED ON THE BASIS OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
- Candidate's studies and experiences as related to their chosen field of interest with law enforcement
- Scholastic performances in all classes
- Thought process, grammatical usage, and ability to express self in the essay
- Legibility, neatness, and accuracy of information submitted
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Information collected will be used solely for the purpose communicating with scholarship applicants. You will only receive further communication in regards to your application. We do not share your information with any other entity. We do not sell any information.
NOTE: All attachments must be uploaded in one combined PDF file.