NCPOA SCHOLARSHIPS
Pursuant to Article VII of the By Laws of the Northern California Peace Officers Association, "The properties and assets of this nonprofit corporation are irrevocably dedicated to educational or charitable purposes."
Scholarships have been awarded to students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program during their junior or senior year at California State University, Sacramento. The scholarships are awarded for the fall and spring terms and are currently budgeted at $1,500 for each recipient. Applications may be obtained from the Criminal Justice Department at the University.
Application period opens in Septmemberand all applications must be submitted by October 31st. Interviews will be conducted in November. Scholarships are awarded at the November and March NCPOA Luncheons.
In addition to scholarships awarded by NCPOA, there are additional scholarships financed by individuals and groups that are in memory of or in honor of certain individuals that have made a significant contribution to public safety, law enforcement or the field of criminal justice. These scholarships may be awarded as funds are available. These scholarships include the following:
Cal Florence Criminal Justice Scholarship Award
Judge William Ridgeway Criminal Justice Scholarship Award
Gerald D. Wolcott Criminal Justice Scholarship Award
Paul B. Weston Criminal Justice Scholarship Award
Robert (Bob) Jensen Memorial Scholarship Award
Val Kobza Criminal Justice Scholarship Award
Judge Robert Puglia Crtninal Justice Scholarship Award
Sheriff Jim Cameron Criminal Justice Scholarship Award
Donations to the NCPOA Scholarship Fund are greatly appreciated. The NCPOA Scholarship Fund is a registerd 501 (c)( 3) public chartiy and donations to the Fund are fully tax deductable. Donations may be sent to NCPOA Scholarship Fund, 8316 Niessen Way, Fair Oaks, Ca. 95628 or to the NCPOA at PO Box 983, Sloughhouse, Ca. 95683
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