Missouri Scholarships

Applications must be submitted by Jan. 31 for the scholarship, in the amount of $500, which will be presented to 16 college-bound Missouri high school seniors who intend to pursue a career in criminal justice and will be attending a Missouri college or university. Applicants must be in good standing with their school, have a good reference from a school counselor, demonstrate financial need, have a cumulative grade point of 2.0 or greater and be active in extra-curricular activities. Attached to the scholarship application must be a paragraph detailing the student's goals 10 years after high school graduation. Those seniors interested in applying for the scholarship may contact the Missouri Sheriff's Association, 229 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101, to obtain an application.