Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Protective Services


Scholarships for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Protective Services Majors

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$5,000 Graduate Scholarship

Chaminade University of Honolulu

$5,000 June 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The $5,000 Graduate Scholarship is open to new graduate students at Chaminade University of Honolulu. You must be a full-time student who is enrolled in two or more graduate courses over the first two terms of study and submit a 500 word essay addressing the topic provided by the sponsors in order to be considered for this award.

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$5,000 Graduate Scholarship

Chaminade University of Honolulu

award

$5,000

deadline

June 15, 2026
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Description

The $5,000 Graduate Scholarship is open to new graduate students at Chaminade University of Honolulu. You must be a full-time student who is enrolled in two or more graduate courses over the first two terms of study and submit a 500 word essay addressing the topic provided by the sponsors in order to be considered for this award.

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Scholarship

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

$5,000 April 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Scholarship is open to students who are planning to enroll in a part-time or full-time firefighter, law enforcement, or emergency medical (paramedic or EMT) program in the upcoming academic year. Selection is based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership, work experience, and financial need.

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Scholarship

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

award

$5,000

deadline

April 15, 2026
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Description

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Scholarship is open to students who are planning to enroll in a part-time or full-time firefighter, law enforcement, or emergency medical (paramedic or EMT) program in the upcoming academic year. Selection is based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership, work experience, and financial need.

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2026 Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship

Wilhite Law Firm

$2,500 Varies See Details

Description

The 2026 Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship is available to current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student in Colorado. You must be a legal resident of the United States, be majoring in pre-law, political science, criminal justice, or related fields such as public health or social work, have a minimum...

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2026 Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship

Wilhite Law Firm

award

$2,500

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Description

The 2026 Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship is available to current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student in Colorado. You must be a legal resident of the United States, be majoring in pre-law, political science, criminal justice, or related fields such as public health or social work, have a minimum...

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Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund Scholarship

Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund

$2,500 August 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a state college, university, community college, vocational or technical institute within Minnesota who are pursuing coursework in the area of criminal justice, law enforcement, community crime prevention, or fire protection. To be eligible for this award,...

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Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund Scholarship

Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund

award

$2,500

deadline

August 01, 2026
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Description

The Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a state college, university, community college, vocational or technical institute within Minnesota who are pursuing coursework in the area of criminal justice, law enforcement, community crime prevention, or fire protection. To be eligible for this award,...

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North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship

North Carolina Sheriffs' Association

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to full- time North Carolina undergraduate students majoring in criminal justice. First priority in selection is given to the son or daughter of (1) a sheriff or deputy sheriff or (2) any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Second priority is given...

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North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship

North Carolina Sheriffs' Association

award

$2,000

deadline

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Description

The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to full- time North Carolina undergraduate students majoring in criminal justice. First priority in selection is given to the son or daughter of (1) a sheriff or deputy sheriff or (2) any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Second priority is given...

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Frank Filipek Scholarship

Friends of Polish Art

$2,000 April 24, 2026 See Details

Description

The Frank Filipek Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior, undergraduate, and graduate students who are U.S. citizens and residents of Michigan. To be eligible for this award, you must be of Polish ancestry and/or have a connection to the Polish community. Fine arts majors are not eligible for this award.

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Frank Filipek Scholarship

Friends of Polish Art

award

$2,000

deadline

April 24, 2026
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Description

The Frank Filipek Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior, undergraduate, and graduate students who are U.S. citizens and residents of Michigan. To be eligible for this award, you must be of Polish ancestry and/or have a connection to the Polish community. Fine arts majors are not eligible for this award.

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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Texarkana College

Texarkana College

Up to $1,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Texarkana College who are majoring in criminal justice or are dependents of first responders.

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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Texarkana College

Texarkana College

award

Up to $1,500

deadline

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Description

The Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Texarkana College who are majoring in criminal justice or are dependents of first responders.

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Marine Corps Essay Contest

U.S. Naval Institute

Up to $5,000 June 30, 2026 See Details

Description

The Marine Corps Essay Contest is open to active duty military, reservists, veterans, and civilians. To be considered, you must submit a 2,500 - word essay on the following topic: "Bring new thinking about how the U.S. Marine Corps will tackle the security challenges of the coming decades. No issue is too big or too narrow -- as long as it...

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Marine Corps Essay Contest

U.S. Naval Institute

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Up to $5,000

deadline

June 30, 2026
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Description

The Marine Corps Essay Contest is open to active duty military, reservists, veterans, and civilians. To be considered, you must submit a 2,500 - word essay on the following topic: "Bring new thinking about how the U.S. Marine Corps will tackle the security challenges of the coming decades. No issue is too big or too narrow -- as long as it...

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Coast Guard Essay Contest

U.S. Naval Institute

Up to $5,000 April 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Coast Guard Essay Contest is open to active duty, military, reservists, veterans, and civilians. To be considered, you must submit a maximum 2,500 - word essay on the following topic: "What changes should the U.S. Coast Guard make today to meet the Nation’s maritime security challenges 5, 10, or 20 years in the future?"

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Coast Guard Essay Contest

U.S. Naval Institute

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

April 15, 2026
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Description

The Coast Guard Essay Contest is open to active duty, military, reservists, veterans, and civilians. To be considered, you must submit a maximum 2,500 - word essay on the following topic: "What changes should the U.S. Coast Guard make today to meet the Nation’s maritime security challenges 5, 10, or 20 years in the future?"

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Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship

Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship is available to students at Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus, who are enrolled in the IT or criminal justice programs. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a Hauser High School graduate.

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Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship

Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus

award

$1,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship is available to students at Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus, who are enrolled in the IT or criminal justice programs. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a Hauser High School graduate.

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