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Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship

Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 2/24/2026

The Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship Fund supports students from Koochiching County, Minnesota, who aspire to careers in criminal justice or related fields. It assists graduates of local high schools who plan to study law enforcement, criminal justice, or similar disciplines and demonstrate financial need, community involvement, and strong character.

Win up to
$2,500
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
  • Website
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Koochiching County, Minnesota
  • Eligible high schools including Indus High School (Birchdale, Minnesota), Falls High School (International Falls, Minnesota), LittleforkBig Falls High School (Littlefork, Minnesota), Northome Secondary High School (Northome, Minnesota), and Adult Learning Center ISD 361 (International Falls, Minnesota)
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Studying law enforcement, criminal justice, conservation officer, border patrol, or other justicerelated careers
  • Exhibit good citizenship and community involvement
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MN
    • County: Koochiching
    Current School
    Falls Secondary, Indus Secondary, Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary, Northland Learning Center ALC-Oll, Northome Secondary
    Intended Area of Study
    Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement, Natural Resources Conservation and Management, Homeland Security and Disaster Management
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Activities
    Community Service

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