Trooper Ponder Memorial Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2024

Closes: 3/1/2024

The Trooper Ponder Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors from Hardin or Meade counties in Kentucky. Applications are reviewed for academic performance and other additional requirements related to their parents or their qualifications. Students pursuing a career in criminal justice or law enforcement receive special consideration.

Win up to

$954

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Graduating high school senior residing and attending school in Hardin or Meade counties, Kentucky

Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor’s degree Applicants must meet three or more of the requirements below:

Minimum 3.0 academic rating

Parent/guardian is an active duty military member, a veteran with an honorable discharge, or was killedin-action

Parent/guardian is a current or retired fulltime police officer or fell to the line of duty death

Plans to enlist as an active duty service member in the military

Completed a minimum of 10 hours of community service

Competed for at least three years in baseball, football, and/or track/field Preference is given to students pursuing criminal justice or law enforcement areas of study.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

High School Senior

Location

Country: US
State: KY
County: Hardin, Meade

Minimum GPA

2.5

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